Danielle Burke 
Homelessness is one of the most pressing issues facing the U.S. today. While the causes are complex—ranging from skyrocketing housing costs to systemic issues like poverty and mental health challenges—the scale of the problem varies from city to city. I’ve often wondered how homelessness impacts specific areas across the country and what cities are doing … Read more
Let’s talk about how technology is shaking things up in the world of law enforcement and public safety. One piece of tech that really took things to the next level? Drones. These flying gizmos, which used to be the stuff of science fiction, are now an essential part of modern policing. I’m talking eyes in … Read more
Often enough, when thinking about serial killers, the mind conjures up images of creepy men lurking in shadows. But, let’s not be sexist here. Women can be just as cold-blooded, sneaky, and brutal. In this post, we will explore the dark, twisted tales of fifteen female serial killers who made their mark on history. If … Read more
You never know when disaster could strike. A hurricane, tornado, or earthquake could hit without warning. Maybe there’s an accident at a nearby factory. Or a nasty virus starts spreading in your town. Whatever the emergency, the Emergency Preparedness Plan is the key to keeping you and your loved ones safe. When an emergency happens, … Read more
Funding for Emergency Communication Systems is vital for public safety. These systems alert people about disasters, emergencies, and urgent situations. But many lack enough funding, which makes them less effective. Improving their funding is essential to ensure people get timely, accurate information during crises. This article explores ways to get more funding, like using grants, … Read more
As first responders like to point out, all emergencies are local. State and city governments are still our first line of defense. Making real-time emergency decisions is not a trivial responsibility for local governments, as the State of Georgia and City of Atlanta discovered recently during the Great Southern Ice Storm of 2014. Their experience … Read more
February 28, 1997, was a day of mayhem and miracles in North Hollywood. A pair of gunmen, clad in ski masks and full body armor, swaggered into the Bank of America shortly after it opened for business, spray-painted the lobby with bullets from AK-47 and M-16 assault rifles, and launched what was to become one … Read more
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) could be one of the most promising data sources for effective threat analysis in the coming years, and under the NSI program (National SAR Initiative), law enforcement agencies can submit local reports for analysis by participating agencies as well as compare their local reports to the broader database to find matches … Read more