News by subject: PSF

Passengers can make a difference in reducing the number of devastating traffic crashes by speaking up when in a vehicle being driven unsafely.  That's the message from dozens of traffic safety organizations nationwide during National Passenger Safety...

With firearms remaining the leading cause of injury and death in children, the nation's largest regional collaboration of health systems, representing 59 hospitals in Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and Southern New Jersey, is...

On Sunday, January 21st, gun violence prevention will take the main stage at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The panel, "Storytelling and Gun Safety: Changing the Narrative to Save Lives," will feature Brady President Kris Brown, gun violence...

An El Paso mother wants answers after her 7-year-old son was seriously hurt at Mini Me's Child Center in April 2023. Jameelah Becton is now suing the daycare center, claiming her son was not supervised when a large locker that was incorrectly...

It is estimated that roughly 10,500 plus of the homeless population across the GTA are sleeping outdoors, in shelters, in...

DEFCON Products, LLC, a leading innovator in security solutions, proudly announces the patent approval for its groundbreaking invention ? the TeacherLock II, featuring the Emergency Deadbolt Device with Single Action Unlock. This cutting-edge product...

Registration is now open for the Safety in Action® conference, which will be held April 23-25, 2024, at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. The annual event will celebrate its 37th year and is hosted by DEKRA, a global leader in safety....

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of Pedetid 216 Piece 5mm Magic Magnet Ball Sets because the loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested by...

RALIANCE, a trusted adviser for organizations committed to creating equitable, respectful, and safe environments, announced today that it will award a total of $300,000 in grants to six organizations across the United States that are entrenched in...

RapidDeploy, the leader in cloud-native technology solutions for public safety, today released "5 Trends Driving a More Connected Emergency Response Ecosystem," a free to download e-book which highlights the transformative impact of data-driven...

An unknown number of parents, teachers and students are being notified that their confidential information was compromised when Raptor Technologies left a database containing confidential information exposed to the public. The data breach lawyers at...

Now that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigative team is on scene, new information is emerging regarding the January 14, 2024, fatal hot air balloon accident near Phoenix, Arizona. In that accident, the pilot and three...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister...

A collection of new data sheds light on the state of school crime and safety, as well as the school environment, in U.S. public schools, including a finding that 76 percent of public schools prohibit non-academic use of cell phones or smartphones...

Harts Services, a top-rated Tacoma-based electrical and plumbing company founded in 2013, advises area homeowners to take steps to protect their home as the threat of winter flooding looms....

For many public transit users, the walk to the next metro station or bus stop may seem harmless, but that is not the case for everyone. Lack of universal accessibility and unsafe road crossings can have a serious impact on vulnerable pedestrians such...

At about 3:25 p.m. on January 15, 2024, inmate Terry Dutko was apprehended by the Winnipeg Police Service and the Selkirk Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This inmate had been unlawfully at large from the minimum-security unit at...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister...

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of...

Omnilert, a leader in active shooter solutions, today released its annual compilation of gun violence statistics summarizing the alarming number of mass shootings and other gun violence in America in 2023. Unfortunately, 2023 broke a record with 346...

Product: Corn (frozen) Issue: Food - Microbial Contamination ? Salmonella Distribution: Ontario Possibly other provinces and territories See the affected products and product photos for this recall SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and AEGIX Global, a Utah-based provider of industry-leading critical incident management...

Fearing that a wave of roof collapses similar to that experienced in 2019 could occur in the short term, due to the over-mutiplication of the natural weight of the heavy snow that has fallen in recent days, Quebec's largest roofer, Toitures Hogue,...

Product: UF Chia Tropical Fruit Parfait, Yogurt Parfait Issue: Food - Microbial Contamination ? Salmonella Distribution: AlbertaBritish Columbia See the affected products and product photos for this recall SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency...

The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated today declared a first quarter dividend of $0.47 per share on common stock, payable March 10, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 15, 2024....

MSA Safety, Inc. , a global leader in the development of safety solutions that help to protect people and facility infrastructures, marked the grand opening this week of a new Manufacturing Operations Center in Chelalate, Morocco.  Celebrated with an...

The "The Public Safety LTE & 5G Market: 2023 - 2030: Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts" report from SNS Telecom & IT has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Annual investments in public safety LTE/5G infrastructure and...

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced a federal investment of more...

Carbon monoxide (CO) continues to be a leading cause of accidental poisoning in Ontario. With approximately 65% of all CO incidents occurring in people's homes, TSSA urges everyone to be 'WinterWise' this season and learn about how they can protect...

A public health advocacy group based in the Philippines has criticized the latest report of the World Health Organization (WHO) on the use of electronic cigarettes, saying the global body undermines the significant progress made in public health over...

The Fédération des clubs de motoneigistes du Québec (FCMQ) would like to remind you that International Snowmobile Safety Week will be held from January 13th to 21st, 2024, presented this year in collaboration with Intact Insurance, the FCMQ's...

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced a federal investment of more than $6.8 million to prevent gun crime and gang violence in Barrie, Orillia, Innisfil,...

The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Friday released tips for Illinoisans to keep their homes safe and warm, with temperatures expected to plunge following a winter storm. ...

For the second time this week, the National Capital Region is expecting a winter snowstorm. This weather forecast is anticipated to reach the Ottawa area this evening and last into tomorrow, Saturday, January 13....

Measures are being put in place to make the riverbank along the Miramichi River more secure, after a the combined investment of over $2.1 million from the federal government and the City of Miramichi. Announced by the Minister Sean Fraser and Mayor...

On Friday, January 12, Gov. Tim Walz and Quit Partner, the free smoking cessation program from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), are declaring "Minnesota Quitter's Day," an observance day to urge Minnesotans who have decided to quit...

In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that struck Panama City on January 9, 2024, Fast Guard Service has announced its immediate deployment of security personnel to assist the affected community. The unprecedented weather event has left over 100...

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) welcomed Florida's Attorney General Ashley Moody this morning to raise awareness for human trafficking and urge Floridians to join the fight to end this crime. During her visit, General Moody announced Tampa General is...

At 9:41 p.m. on January 10, 2024, inmate Leslie Sand was apprehended by the Saskatoon Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.  This inmate had been unlawfully at large from Willow Cree Healing Lodge, a minimum-security federal institution...

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced a federal investment of more than $6.8 million to prevent gun crime and gang violence in Barrie, Orillia, South...

The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) is launching its 15th annual Drive2Life PSA Contest, inviting teens nationwide to submit their ideas for a TV public service announcement encouraging passengers to SPEAK UP when in a vehicle being driven...

Thanks to the generous donations of Maritimers, The Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign surpassed its goal in raising more than $2.2 Million....

In support of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Day (January 11), Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, expands its fight against child trafficking through the company's global initiative Goya Cares. Every...

Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is pleased to announce the 2024 Foundation Board of Directors. The CAGC Foundation Board is made up of the following members:...

On January 10, 2024, at 9:45 p.m. Stony Mountain Institution was notified that inmate Terry Dutko escaped during an escorted temporary absence in Winnipeg, Manitoba....

Sudanese Canadian communities across the country are holding peaceful demonstrations on January 13, 2024, shedding light on the brutal war that began on April 15, 2023, involving the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Lasting almost...

Duke Energy is working to restore power to remaining customers in the Carolinas following high winds and heavy rainfall that moved through both states Tuesday. Crews have restored service to more than 425,000 customers and are moving resources to...

As winter storms impact much of the country this week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to take steps to protect themselves from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fires. ...

Musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, are the most common workplace injury, costing U.S. businesses in the private sector nearly $17 billion a year, according to the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index. Recognizing the impact these injuries have on...

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) work together protecting our communities by keeping approximately $6.5 million worth of cocaine from entering Canada. On September 26, 2023, a commercial truck...