public safety
Sheriff Warns Against Picking Up Folded Money That Could 'Kill Anyone'
The sheriff urged parents not to let their children "pick up any folded money they may find in or around businesses, playgrounds etc."
Seattle Losing Cops Not to 'Defund the Police' But to Rising Housing Costs
"Even when people do need 911 services," the interim chief of the Seattle Police Department said, "we are not able to respond in an adequate amount of time."
Man Tries to Steal Infant From Babysitter on Busy Walkway: Witnesses
Bystanders were shocked the attempted abduction occurred in "broad daylight."
Woman's Body Found in 'Blood-Soaked' Duffel Bag by Busy Walking Path
The "scary" discovery comes just days after a NYC subway shooting brought renewed focus to the city's public safety.
University Campus Cop Caught In Human Trafficking Sting
"This is a tragic situation in our nation where we have serious crimes occurring," said Kalamazoo County Sheriff Richard Fuller.
Brooklyn Subway Shooting Puts Eric Adams' Transit Crime Plan Into Question
Tuesday's shooting reignited the debate over defunding the police, as proponents argued that increased NYPD presence was not enough to prevent the incident.
Capitol Police Call Plan to Hire Private Security 'Last Thing We Need'
The police union warned there would not be the same ""trust and commitment" among private security.
U.S. States Where Face Masks Are Mandatory, New COVID Rules Explained
Face coverings are required in some U.S. states amid the ongoing threat of the Omicron variant, which has been reported across about half of the country.
Man Dies After Falling Off Roof While Putting Up Christmas Lights
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, around 160 decorating-related injuries occur each day during the holiday season.
Children in Park Chance Upon Corpse, Suspected to Be of Missing Woman
Police await forensic confirmation but believe they found the body of 32-year-old Petra Srncova, a senior nurse assistant.
Video From Astroworld Festival Shows Woman Dropped on Head by Medical Crew
Eight people were killed in a stampede at the music festival Friday night while many more were injured.
Sewing Needles Found Stuffed in Candy During City Trick-Or-Treat Event
"We take this seriously and are appalled that anyone would be so demented as to want to hurt children in our community," Police Chief Keith Loreno wrote.
Sex Offender Arrested for Inviting Trick-or-Treaters Into Home While Naked
When Steven Kelley Little was asked why he invited the children into his home, he said he did so because that's where the candy was.
Minnesota Police Criticized Over Pouch to Reduce Deadly Traffic Encounters
The pouches, created by Valerie Castile, are designed to store a driver's license, registration and insurance card in plain sight inside the vehicle.
The 25 Safest Colleges Campuses in America
These colleges have all graduated with an A+ grade in campus safety, according to Niche.com data.
Citizen App Officially Launches 24/7 Access to Private 'Protect Agents'
Citizen Protect is available for $19.99 a month, and is billed as a "new, on-demand, personalized mobile protection service."
France Launches Media Campaign to Stop Youth Taking Selfies on Train Tracks
France has seen an increase in railway accidents as people go to extreme lengths to capture selfies on the tracks. In response, SNCF has launched an ongoing risk prevention campaign.
Cops Respond to Report of Person Dining Illegally to Discover Mannequin
The mannequin was so convincing that someone called the police to report that Mike Cormier's Nova Scotia restaurant Ardmore Tea Room was flouting public health directives.
Proud Boys Designated a Terrorist Group in Canada
Canada became the first country to declare the alt-right group a terrorist organization on Wednesday.
Agitated Bees Attack Arizona Family, 4 People Injured
Firefighters used foam to quell the insects and protect neighbors after a homeowner reportedly tried to remove a hive from a shed.
Fourth COVID Case Reported at Iowa Capitol Where Masks Are Not Required
Democrat Rep. Amy Nielsen revealed two fresh diagnoses linked to the statehouse in an email to lawmakers.
American Airlines Passengers Afraid of Boeing MAX Can Switch Planes Free
"I think the flying public, with a lot of justification, is taking a wait-and-see attitude on the performance and safety of the aircraft," an expert told Newsweek. "I don't think that's a PR problem – it's a real problem."
NYC Convenience Store Clerks Who Were Attacked By Customers Fear Mask Order
Bodega owners are worried their lives are in danger as they attempt to enforce Governor Andrew Cuomo's mask order.
More Voters Trust Biden Than Trump To Handle Public Safety
More registered voters trust Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden than President Donald Trump to handle public safety issues, according to a new poll.
Debate: Does America Have a Mass Incarceration Problem?
Marc Levin of Texas Public Policy Foundation's Right on Crime initiative debates Rafael A. Mangual of Manhattan Institute and City Journal.
FDA Warns of Dozens More 'Toxic' Hand Sanitizers to Avoid in Expanded List
The Food and Drug Adminstration's listing has been recently updated with 42 more hand sanitizers.
Derrick Chauvin, Officer Involved in George Floyd's Death, Arrested
It is unknown where Chauvin was when taken into custody.
Airbnb Denies Rejecting Verification Bid to Avoid Deterring Users
The property rental website said instead that government-issued identification is not available to all users and may exclude many, especially in developing countries.
Snowball Throwing Is Banned in This Wisconsin City
"It's really in the interest of public safety. A lot of it is just consideration and common sense," said Wausau Mayor Robert Mielke.
Who Should Autonomous Cars Kill In Unavoidable Crashes?
The massive study involved people from 233 countries and territories.