Editorial: The ACLU's Anti-Aircraft Fire

Civil liberties activists want to stop the spread of drone as first responder programs despite their overwhelming success.

Editorial: The Militarization Myth

NYPD Exploring Drone as First Responder Program

Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks (D-Staten Island), chair of the public safety committee, confirmed that the department is exploring the option.

CA Deputy Earned More Than $400K in Overtime Last Year

The deputy, a public safety monitor at San Francisco City Hall, was on duty an average of 95 hours a week since 2016, and more than 100 hours a week over the last two fiscal years, according to city data.

SWAT Team Rescues Guard Abducted at St. Louis Jail

Interim Public Safety Director Chris Coyle said “less-than-lethal ammunition” was used on the inmates, but he did not elaborate. Coyle said two inmates suffered minor injuries inflicted by other inmates during the hostage situation.

SoundThinking Releases Second ESG Report: Addressing and Enabling Equitable Outcomes for Public Safety and Social Good

The ESG Report highlights SoundThinking's efforts and progress in addressing the pressing societal challenges of public safety and justice in an environment of diminished law enforcement resources and ever-increasing demands of policing transparency.

Asheville NC Police Vehicles Burned While Anarchist Book Fair Held in City

On Thursday, all Asheville City Council members except Kim Roney and Antanette Mosley signed a letter regarding solutions for public safety in the community. The letter mentioned approaches in preventing crime and investing in the police department.

Parent Company of Jotto Desk Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Assembled Products Corporation now comprises three separate brands: Mart Cart, makers of electronic shopping carts; Spray Master Technologies, makers of central pressure washer systems; and Jotto Desk, makers of products for outfitting police vehicles.

JHB Group to Introduce Overland Response Trailer for Public Safety

The Badger is aimed at improving the capabilities of police, fire, and emergency management agencies in different environments, giving them a versatile command trailer.