Universities around the United States are researching drone implementations in emergency response and disaster preparedness with the aid of $2.7 million in research grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
State, local and tribal agencies can take advantage of a grant assistance program from Mission Critical Partners (MCP) while applying for government funding to boost public safety and security.
Fresno City College, located in California, has broken ground on the new First Responders Center. The center will provide a training facility for police, fire and medical responders.
Crisis management leaders need to be able to communicate effectively and in real time in order to ensure the safety of their communities. When it comes to communication platforms, there are many aspects to consider when selecting the most secure tool for first responders.
U.S. Olympians on the Ski and Snowboard team will be protected by emergency response plans regarding medical emergencies, accidents and COVID-19 infections from Global Rescue.
Supporting and managing mental health, substance abuse and other public health and safety emergencies are prioritized by Department of Justice safety grants totaling $34 million.
The Ohio Department of Public Safety has opened a new office focusing on first responder mental health. The Office of First Responder Wellness aims to help address post-traumatic stress and other wellness topics pertaining to first responders.
The Emergency Management department in Cumberland County, North Carolina will implement a damage assessment drone to aid in search and rescue missions and survey infrastructure after disasters.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program recently awarded funding to two companies to develop an in-building coverage analysis system (ICAS) that leverages existing first responder radio and smartphone technology to enhance accessibility to wireless service.
