In an era where natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent and severe due to shifting climate patterns, the ability to anticipate and mitigate their impact is more critical than ever for communities across the United States. States and local governments often find themselves grappling
In an era where artificial intelligence can seamlessly manipulate reality, a disturbing trend has emerged with the rise of deepfake pornography, posing a severe threat to individual privacy and safety, often targeting unsuspecting individuals, especially women, without their consent. This
As we mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a disaster that reshaped countless lives and exposed critical gaps in public safety communications, I’m thrilled to sit down with Kelley Adley, a seasoned first responder who was on the ground in New Orleans during those harrowing days. Now a
Every day, public sector drivers with Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL)—those working for state governments, schools, and utilities—navigate a landscape of significant risks, from congested city streets to sprawling rural highways, all while carrying out essential services that communities depend
Rising Concerns over Safety in Federal Workplaces On a seemingly ordinary day at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Roybal campus in Atlanta, tragedy struck with a violent shooting incident that claimed the life of a responding police officer and ended with the gunman’s suicide.
Imagine a teenager in Idaho, overwhelmed by emotional turmoil from bullying or family conflict, reaching out to the 988 Crisis and Suicide Hotline for help—only to hang up, unable to secure parental permission due to a strained home environment. This heartbreaking scenario is a reality for many
