Public safety is critical to economic, social, and civil stability. As the country faces crippling deficits, independent voters are looking for solutions that combine fiscal discipline with high quality public service. During severe economic downturns, some services must be cut out of necessity, even while crime rises and disasters strike. As a result, creativity, quality, and citizen vigilance must make-up for a decrease in funding public safety services and payrolls.
The Center for American Progress brings us this infographic examining background checks. Though not as well known as the Assault Weapons Ban in 1994, the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act was passed just a year earlier….
On April 4, the Senate Criminal Justice Committee passed SB 864, which would reduce the required classroom time to obtain a concealed handgun license from 10-15 hours, to 4-6 hours..
Last Friday, the FCC opted to review a 15-year-old cell phone safety regulation policy. This update began last June after Chairman Julius Genachowski started circulating a notice of inquiry…
People younger than 21 in Washington state may no longer have to decide between alcohol poisoning and a minor in possession charge. There may soon be no law to deter them from calling 911 if they realize they drank…
Adapting to the growing world of Facebook and Twitter, law enforcement officers are increasingly turning to social media to aid in investigative efforts.
Study from Igarape Institute and USD states gun control laws ineffective in prevent arms trafficking from US to Mexico. Violence has increased since 2006.
Punitive student punishments may create the school to prison pipeline. Will states wishing to increase school security account for disciplinary issues?
