Public Safety

Public safety refers to the measures and practices that are put in place to protect the health, well-being, and security of the general public. Public safety may involve a wide range of activities, including emergency response, crime prevention, disaster preparedness and response, and public health initiatives.

Public safety is typically the responsibility of government agencies and organizations, such as law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency management agencies. However, the private sector and community groups may also play a role in promoting public safety, through activities such as security training and awareness programs, disaster preparedness planning, and other initiatives.

Effective public safety efforts rely on strong collaboration and coordination among various agencies and organizations, as well as effective communication with the public. They also require adequate resources and support, including funding, personnel, and technology. The ultimate goal of public safety is to create a safe and secure environment for all members of the community.

 

 

Special Edition: 2022 Iowa Anti-Trafficking Heroes
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Special Edition: 2022 Iowa Anti-Trafficking Heroes

2022 Iowa Outstanding Service Awards The Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery recently presented five 2022 Outstanding Iowa Anti-Trafficking Service Awards. The presentations took place at the Rotunda of the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines, Iowa. I was honored to stand at the podium to read the tribute to each outstanding honoree….

ATEST Recommendations on Improving Racial Equity in Federal Anti-Trafficking Programs
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ATEST Recommendations on Improving Racial Equity in Federal Anti-Trafficking Programs

March 15, 2022 • 5:09 pm • Terry FitzPatrick  March 15, 2022 Dr. Kari Johnstone Acting Director Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (J/TIP) U.S. Department of State Via email Re: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government Docket Number: Public Notice: 11648 Dear Dr. Johnstone: Thank you…

“It’s Time to Talk Human Trafficking” Through Stop-Now
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“It’s Time to Talk Human Trafficking” Through Stop-Now

Harold D’Souza shares his story  Harold D’Souza strives to give a voice of courage, hope, and freedom for all victims of human trafficking. I had never had the opportunity to hear his voice before, so when I joined this discussion through Zoom. I really didn’t know what to expect.  What I found was a very…

Human Trafficking: The Intersection of Race, Gender, and the Law: The City Club of Cleveland
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Human Trafficking: The Intersection of Race, Gender, and the Law: The City Club of Cleveland

Human trafficking, often categorized by sex and labor trafficking, is widespread in the United States. Victims of human trafficking can come from any background, however according to the U.S. Department of Justice, 94% of sex trafficking victims are female, 40% are Black, and 24% are Latinx. And in South Dakota, where Native American women are only 8% of the population, they represent 40% of sex trafficking victims. These statistics are staggering.

Iowa Man Sentenced to Life for Sex Trafficking
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Iowa Man Sentenced to Life for Sex Trafficking

It’s my privilege to write to you at the start of 2022 and to announce major events to launch Iowa’s observance of “Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month”. We invite you to join the Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery (NAHT) for these events and thereby join the movement to end human trafficking in Iowa….

15 year old faces prison despite being victim of sex-trafficking
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15 year old faces prison despite being victim of sex-trafficking

A Homeless Des Moines 15 year old Who Killed her Rapist Faces Prison Despite Being a Victim of Sex Trafficking Governor’s Proclamation Signing, January 13th Secretary of State to launch new anti-trafficking program Ask Your City Council to Adopt a Local Proclamation for January 2022 2022 Legislative

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Wildlife and drug trafficking, terrorism, and human security
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Wildlife and drug trafficking, terrorism, and human security

The planet is experiencing alarming levels of species loss caused in large part by intensified poaching stimulated by a greatly expanding demand for animals, plants, and wildlife products. The rate of species extinction, now as much as 1,000 times the historical average and the worst since the dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago, deserves…

EXECUTIVE ORDER: Enforcing Federal Law With Respect To Transnational Criminal Organizations And Preventing International Trafficking
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EXECUTIVE ORDER: Enforcing Federal Law With Respect To Transnational Criminal Organizations And Preventing International Trafficking

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: It shall be the policy of the executive branch to: (a) strengthen enforcement of Federal law in order to thwart transnational criminal organizations and subsidiary organizations, including criminal gangs, […]