Public Safety

This category contains the most recent news regarding public safety, including policy decisions, legislation, and education efforts. Find releases encompassing road safety, food safety, workplace accident prevention, product recalls, testing standards, and awareness campaigns. Also included are stories about crime rates, law enforcement efforts, alcohol and drug abuse health alerts, anti-contamination measures and disease control.

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Sep 05, 2024, 10:00 ET Learn More About Food Safety This National Food Safety Education Month

September is National Food Safety Education Month. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) focuses on the importance of food safety, especially...

Sep 05, 2024, 09:29 ET CPSC Urges Consumers to Not Buy or Use "Universal" Chargers with Micromobility Products Due to Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers of micromobility products—including e-bikes, e-scooters, self-balancing scooters...

Sep 05, 2024, 09:00 ET CPSC: Delta Cycle Recalls Ceiling Hoists with Straps Due to Injury Hazard

Recall Summary Name of Product: Ceiling Hoists with Straps Hazard: The plastic buckles on the straps being used to hold a kayak, canoe or other large ...

Sep 05, 2024, 08:36 ET Status Solutions Partners with Westerville Music and Arts Festival to Enhance Safety and Communication

Status Solutions, a leader in situational awareness technology, has released a case study highlighting its partnership with the Westerville Area...

Sep 04, 2024, 12:01 ET National Safety Council Preliminary Analysis: Traffic Deaths Remain High in First Half of 2024

Preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council shows an estimated 20,900 people died in preventable traffic crashes in the United States...

Sep 04, 2024, 11:53 ET Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Expands to 41st State, Acquires Fire Suppression and Special Hazards Leader Phoenix Fire Systems

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United...

Sep 04, 2024, 09:44 ET 2024 Michigan Church Security Conference: 'Are You Prepared?'

The 2024 Michigan Church Security Conference will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the Troy campus of Kensington Church,...

Sep 04, 2024, 07:30 ET Generac Encourages Early Planning for Power Outages During National Preparedness Month

Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technology solutions and other power products, is...

Sep 03, 2024, 16:15 ET What's in a Name? The Power to Prevent Sepsis Deaths, says MedStar Health

September is Sepsis Awareness Month, and MedStar Health is shining a spotlight on the disease that takes more lives than cancer around the world...

Sep 03, 2024, 16:15 ET Globe Life Supports Military and First Responders

Following their 2023 donations of nearly $30,000 to Operation Gratitude, Globe Life employees and its subsidiaries packed 1,600 care kits and 1,000...

Sep 03, 2024, 10:35 ET Equature Advances Public Safety with Cutting-Edge 2024.3 Software Release

Equature is proud to announce the release of Equature 2024.3, a groundbreaking upgrade to our 911 Enterprise capture platform. Equature specifically...

Sep 03, 2024, 10:05 ET Food Safety Attorney Bill Marler calls on Congress to investigate both the cause of the deadly Boar's Head Listeria Outbreak and why USDA/FSIS inspectors allowed the conditions to exist for years

"The years of inspection reports leave little doubt that the Boar's Head plant's food safety plan must have been non-existent, " said food safety...

Sep 03, 2024, 10:00 ET Watch Duty Launches A Professional Offering for Firefighters, First Responders, and Emergency Managers

Watch Duty, the leading wildfire information app trusted by communities across the Western United States, is proud to announce the launch of Watch...

Sep 03, 2024, 09:30 ET Executive Home Care Highlights Fall Prevention Awareness, Ensuring a Safer Home Environment

In recognition of Fall Prevention Awareness Month, Executive Home Care emphasizes the importance of creating a safer home environment for seniors and ...

Sep 03, 2024, 08:00 ET HEB ISD becomes district of lifesavers by championing CPR training and Cardiac Emergency Response Plans

The American Heart Association is working with school districts to establish Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs). This is part of the Nation of...

Sep 03, 2024, 07:00 ET Insilico will unveil its innovative 'Fire Extinguishing Capsule' at APCS 2024 this September

Insilico, a South Korean company specializing in manufacturing unique functional microcapsules, will showcase its new product, the "Fire...

Sep 03, 2024, 05:00 ET Baby Safety Month to Focus on 5 Things To Do Before Bringing Baby Home

September is JPMA Baby Safety Month™, an annual time to focus on keeping infants and children safe. Baby Safety Month was established by the Juvenile ...

Aug 29, 2024, 18:47 ET General Motors and In One Instant Promote Teen Driver Safety Through Nationwide Program

In One Instant, a leading teen safe driving program, proudly celebrates over six years of support from General Motors (GM) to educate and empower...

Aug 29, 2024, 13:25 ET Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® Raises Awareness During Rail Safety Month in September

The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, is proud to...

Aug 29, 2024, 10:30 ET Century Traffic Appoints Beth Truett as President

Century Traffic, a longstanding leader in the safety and security contracting industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Beth Truett as...

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