It goes without saying that firefighters are some of the most valuable members of communities big and small across the country, and their role as first responders to the scenes of fires, accidents and other catastrophes is vital to saving countless lives each year. But this occupation is not only fraught with the obvious physical hazards that come with the job – firefighters are also exposed to many other dangers that go unseen, often leading to the development of cancer.

As record-breaking temperatures sweep the nation, Arizona’s Maricopa County, in partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor, has launched a crucial billboard campaign to combat heat-related illnesses. This initiative aims to provide life-saving information directly to those at risk by using digital billboards to display local heat relief resources.

Sandra Sokol's first introduction to fire service came via the 1970s TV Show "Emergency." Told as a child that "girls could not be firefighters," Sokol's journey through motherhood, a career, and even a divorce didn't deter her from shattering those early stereotypes.

In response to deadly home fires in recent months, the National Fire Protection Association reminds the public of the increased risk of home fires during winter and gives simple ways to prevent them and stay safe.

Each year, firefighters respond to an average of 160 home structure fires that started with ignition of a Christmas tree. The American Christmas Tree Association encourages consumers to keep fire safety top-of-mind this holiday season.

MovementForward, Inc., in partnership with Stand Together Trust, recently announced the launch of the Law Enforcement Community-Engagement Network. The first LECEN cohort convened in January, with 20 member agencies represented.

The Just Trust has launched a $4 million effort to expand bold approaches to community safety and accountability. The Safer Communities Accelerator has made a commitment to eight organizations that are championing pre-arrest and pre-trial models.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department of North Carolina has developed a customer service training program and curriculum called CMPD Serves. CMPD’s customer satisfaction score jumped from 43 percent to 84 percent after launching the program in 2021.

When Jeremiah Harry went into sudden cardiac arrest at school, his teachers and principal sprang into action to keep him alive until emergency personnel could arrive on the scene.

Now that funds from the global opioid settlement have begun to reach state coffers, the next questions states must grapple with are: Who gets the money, how much, and for what?

In his role as a Community Policing Sergeant with the Chicago Police Department, Jermaine Harris develops community-based strategies involving law enforcement and nonprofit partners.

An autism outreach program in Montgomery County, Md. provides police and surrounding agencies with tools to ensure that interactions with neurodiverse individuals are effective and safe for all involved.

The goal, according to a COPS Office news release, is for these three partnerships to assist law enforcement agencies in a few strategic and specific ways.