Public Safety
Covering topics such as corrections, criminal justice, emergency management, gun control and police/fire/EMS.
State and local governments are likelier to face a ransomware attack than they are almost any other major emergency. These attacks' true damage goes far beyond the price of the ransom.
A bipartisan, first-in-the-nation bill would require major AI developers to disclose risks, report safety incidents and submit to annual independent audits.
The race for California insurance commissioner is attracting new attention, new money, and a range of policy ideas as increasingly frequent disasters have shaken up the insurance industry.
A new law will move some minors accused of firearm offenses into adult court as state leaders target violent crime.
When the Legislature rushed through a criminal justice overhaul in 2024, no one had computed the price tag. Now, researchers predict the state's prison population could double by 2034, requiring an estimated $2 billion in new facilities.
The former “The Hills” star is using social media savvy and anti-establishment rhetoric to shake up the race.
People’s perceptions of whether crime is rising and how safe they feel may be influenced by their financial outlook, neighborhood demographics and other factors, according to a recent report.
The report from the FEMA Review Council affirms the need for the agency, but urges changes in federal and state responsibilities.
A new report points to lower recidivism, stronger family ties and reduced correctional costs.
Police departments across the country are setting different thresholds for when their officers can and should pursue a fleeing driver. Experts say car chases should be treated with caution.
Residents and civil liberties advocates say they’ve had little say in the rapid expansion.
The new portal is designed to track release paperwork in real time after repeated delays in Dallas County.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing changes that could expand benefits for families.
Officials are working to better coordinate responses as climate events increasingly strain health systems.
Legislation would allow lawsuits against federal agents and impose new limits on enforcement practices.
Lawmakers are scrambling to rethink funding as firefighting expenses surge beyond budgeted levels.
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