#public-safety

#public-safety

Police responded to reports of shots fired at a post office in Brooklyn. Officers were seen at the scene, indicating a serious situation was unfolding.

A 99-year-old woman has died after being struck by a car while crossing an intersection, highlighting ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in urban areas.

The jury recommended implementing naloxone kits for inmates and enhancing staff training to prevent drug overdoses at Maplehurst Correctional Complex.

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with possessing a sword in a public area, raising concerns about youth crime and weapon possession in the community.

A 22-year-old man was stabbed multiple times at Seth Low Playground on Thursday afternoon, just weeks after parents and local officials had raised alarms about safety issues in the busy Bensonhurst park.

We all thought some fanatic with a gun was shooting people, so of course we all ran in whatever direction would get us out of the park the fastest.

The NYPD is investigating a shooting incident in Greenwich Village following NYC Pride March, leaving one in critical condition and another hospitalized.

The increases in ridership we've been seeing this year are encouraging and are beating our projections. Ridership in May was up 5% compared with May '24.

Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell praised Sgt. Shiou Deng, characterizing him as a hero who prioritized the safety of others, ultimately sacrificing his own life.

A driver reported what appeared to be a baby tiger on Highway 166, but officers found a dead hawk instead, highlighting a curious case of mistaken identity.

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The enormous haul of cocaine was found hidden under dozens of shipping containers on a vessel arriving from Panama.

A 13-year-old has pleaded guilty to possessing a kitchen knife during a disorder at Blackheath funfair, which led to safety measures being implemented.

A man stopped me and made me talk to a manager and he called the police. I asked him 'am I doing a crime?' and they did nothing.

The revamped Harvey Milk Plaza will honor Milk's legacy with expanded public spaces and art installations, emphasizing its global symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and activism.

I'm honored to lead the exceptional professionals of the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety. Community trust is the cornerstone of public safety...

Toronto police have confirmed that Roger Borges, a 53-year-old man, succumbed to his injuries after a stabbing incident at a North York homeless shelter.

A young man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman known to him was stabbed to death in an isolated incident.

Marcus Monzo has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin in east London using a samurai sword.

The accused assisted the young adult in his preparations by translating bomb-making instructions from Arabic and establishing contact with an IS member abroad.

The renewed testing of the emergency system comes amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, raising fears of a wider war between nuclear powers.

This points to the inherit danger of at-large arrests. They should be avoided as much as possible. You can't control for everything. The risk of violence, someone being hurt or having a medical incident is high.

This bill illustrates the muscle of the gun rights people in Congress to pull out provisions that have been in place for 90 years while sort of turning a blind eye to the history of why these things were restricted in the first place.

Once a hub of logging and mining, Texada Island is now home to 1,200 residents and the one grizzly bear, who was last spotted just after sunset on 23 June.

In the aftermath of the 1884 earthquake, about 900 people died, 2,000 were injured, and the event inspired the first major international aid campaign in Spain.

The lengthy repairs to Santa Ynez Reservoir, exacerbated by fire, rain, and age, highlight the need for improved infrastructure management in Pacific Palisades.

The SFPD has recently cracked down on illegal activities in Tenderloin corner stores, leading to multiple arrests and enforcement actions against gambling and narcotics operations.

Hiring young assistant school safety agents to bolster security in NYC schools raises concerns among advocates about their readiness for such responsibilities.

He urged attendees to be aware of their surroundings and not to store phones in back pockets, as thieves might take advantage during crowded gatherings.