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.

 

 

Crime Victims Rights Week ceremony spotlights human trafficking – Ventura County Star
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Crime Victims Rights Week ceremony spotlights human trafficking – Ventura County Star

For the first time in over 40 years, the annual ceremony was held in the eastern part of the county at Simi Valley City Hall. Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko introduced the the event by noting its history, which began in 1981 after President Ronald Reagan proclaimed April as the month to recognize crime…

Bradford group hosting public forum on human trafficking
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Bradford group hosting public forum on human trafficking

On Thursday, May 4, the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) of the Holy Martyrs of Japan Parish in Bradford, will host an evening on the difficult subject of human trafficking in the area. This talk is a social justice initiative of the CWL. The event will take place in the large parish hall, 167 Essa St.,…

Crime Victims Rights Week ceremony spotlights human trafficking in Ventura County
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Crime Victims Rights Week ceremony spotlights human trafficking in Ventura County

In recognition of National Crime Victims Rights Week, Ventura County officials gathered Thursday to highlight local efforts to combat human trafficking. For the first time in over 40 years, the annual ceremony was held in the eastern part of the county at Simi Valley City Hall. Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko introduced the the…

Tarrant County 5 Stones April 2023 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones April 2023 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our April 2023 TC 5 Stones meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this April consisted of some law enforcement updates and a presentation by Mary Ann Contreras, RN with JPS Health Network. Mary Ann discussed the intersection between intimate partner violence and trafficking. Here is the…

$500K grant bolsters QC trafficking crackdown – Yahoo News
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$500K grant bolsters QC trafficking crackdown – Yahoo News

Apr. 24—Driven by a sharp spike in calls related to human trafficking, the Queen Creek Police Department has hired a detective to focus solely on those cases and it is getting nearly $500,000 from the state to do it. “Over the past year, QCPD has handled more than 600 criminal cases involving crimes or situations…

El Cajon demands motel add more security after sex offender arrests
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El Cajon demands motel add more security after sex offender arrests

Leaders in East County’s largest city have demanded a local motel make several changes or risk closure, part of a broader crackdown on El Cajon hotels that have rented high numbers of rooms to homeless people. The local Motel 6 must add security 24 hours a day, take down a fence blocking a potential fire…

Undercover videos show breadth of trafficking in Southern California – NewsNation
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Undercover videos show breadth of trafficking in Southern California – NewsNation

Editor’s note: there is a legal difference between prostitution and human trafficking. Learn the difference today by taking Human Trafficking Essentials! (NewsNation) — Undercover videos shot over one night in San Diego that show rows of women offering to sell sex — and car after car lined up to buy — illustrate the breadth of…

Mohawk College to host human trafficking talk on Thursday – Hamilton Spectator
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Mohawk College to host human trafficking talk on Thursday – Hamilton Spectator

Marissa Kokkoros likens human trafficking to a river. At the bottom of the stream floats the exploited victims and their harrowing stories of survival. At the top lies the entry point into the manipulative trade and the root causes of how it thrives. It’s a simple analogy Kokkoros has often used in the past decade…

Nine face 10 to 17 years for trafficking 80 Taiwanese – Taipei Times
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Nine face 10 to 17 years for trafficking 80 Taiwanese – Taipei Times

CAMBODIA SCHEME: Groups tied to the Bamboo Union received more than NT$14 million for ‘terrorizing victims,’ deserving severe punishment, court documents said By Jason Pan / Staff reporter Nine people alleged to have participated in trafficking more than 80 Taiwanese to Cambodia using false employment offers, including two alleged organizers, were sentenced to more than…

Attorney General Paxton's Law Enforcement Round-Up: February 16–28, 2023
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Attorney General Paxton's Law Enforcement Round-Up: February 16–28, 2023

HUMAN TRAFFICKING UNIT  In Taylor County, Peilun Jiao was arrested on February 17 for trafficking of a person following allegations of forced labor. The arrest was made by the Abilene Police Department after a true bill indictment by the Human Trafficking Unit was presented to a Taylor County grand jury. MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT In…