News by subject: PSF

McGruff the Crime Dog® public service announcement and YouTube series took home two MarCom wins for educating consumers on the dangers of counterfeit products....

Switch Health, a pioneering leader in innovative healthcare solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its at-home STI test Kit in Ontario. This initiative will provide Ontario residents with easy, confidential, and accurate access to sexual...

North America's largest pure-play distributor of scientific products, Thomas Scientific, has completed the acquisition of Lenexa, KS based forensics product provider Arrowhead Forensics. Finalized October 5, 2023, the transaction immediately enhances...

The newest Grinnell College National Poll shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in a dead heat among likely voters if the 2024 general election was held today. In a poll conducted in collaboration with renowned Iowa pollster J....

The Government of Canada will respond to the five performance audit reports of the Auditor General of Canada. The following Ministers will address the reports and answer questions from the media: The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury...

The Government of Canada will respond to the five performance audit reports of the Auditor General of Canada. The following Ministers will address the reports and answer questions from the media: The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury...

The time eventually comes when most teens need their own vehicle, whether it is for driving to school, work, activities or even heading off to college. Oftentimes parents feel overwhelmed with the choices available and the many factors they need to...

Since 2020, there have been nearly 500 fires caused by e-bike batteries in New York City. And there...

Saving Lives USA Foundation, a non-profit focused on reducing the negative impacts of police and security service use-of-force, has announced the successful implementation of a de-escalation-based firearms training paradigm at the City of Syracuse...

Building Shooters Technology LLC (BST) has announced that the Collin College Public Safety Training Center is the first law enforcement academy in the State of Texas to adopt de-escalation-focused firearms training. Building Shooters is a vendor to...

From October 16-20, organizations nationwide are celebrating the accomplishments of the healthcare industry to help prevent and control the spread of infections for the safety of our healthcare providers, patients, students, volunteers, and visitors....

The city, in collaboration with ten plants located in the urban agglomeration of Montréal, will be coordinating the annual siren test this Wednesday, October 18, between 9 a.m. and 12:20 p.m., in order to raise awareness regarding industrial risks,...

Resecurity, Inc. (USA) is thrilled to announce the introduction of their award-winning Identity Protection (IDP) service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This cutting-edge IDP service, brought to you by Resecurity, is dedicated to safeguarding...

The city, in collaboration with ten plants located in the urban agglomeration of Montréal, will be coordinating the annual siren test this Wednesday, October 18, between 9 a.m. and 12:20 p.m., in order to raise awareness regarding industrial risks,...

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) has acquired Queues Enforth Development, Inc. (QED), a distinguished provider of public safety software like Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Systems (RMS). This acquisition, coming on the...

A new program that provides free legal advice to anyone who has experienced sexual assault in B.C. launches today. Stand Informed legal advice services are offered by Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS), a not-for-profit society that provides...

As e-scooters, hoverboards and e-bikes become more popular for personal transportation and leisure activities, emergency departments are treating an increase in injuries nationwide. A new report, Micromobility Products-Related Deaths, Injuries, and...

The Lung Health Foundation has spearheaded the formation of the National Lung Health Alliance (NLHA), a groundbreaking coalition of organizations committed to the urgent improvement of lung health across Canada. On October 17, 2023, this powerful...

Z?m, the leader in modern and safe student transportation, today shared several tips and initiatives to mark National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 16-20)....

MSA Safety Incorporated , the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products and software that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced that it will host the company's third quarter 2023 earnings...

Between October 1 and 6, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of Drummond Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized...

To help customers prepare their gas appliances for safe use during the cold weather months ahead, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers free in-home safety checks. During the safety checks, PG&E also will relight pilot lights for customers...

Lone worker practices have increasingly become more common in modern workplaces, with an estimated 15% of today's employees reportedly working by themselves. However, working in isolated environments may also increase individuals' risk for serious...

Los Angeles County is partnering with the Weingart Center Association to repurpose a Baldwin Park hotel into 107 studio apartments for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, thanks to a new round of Homekey 3.0 grants announced by the State...

Houston mom Maria Jimenez was left outraged after her 4-year-old son was locked in a daycare van for three hours in February 2023. Jimenez is now suing Firefly Dual Language Academy for negligence. The newly filed lawsuit states the incident occurred...

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More than 26 million students and their families rely on school buses for safe and reliable service. As the largest provider of student transportation in North America, First Student is proud to join the National Association of Pupil Transportation...

A new survey conducted by the personal safety app RedSOS reveals that 6 out of 10 Americans feel unsafe on a daily basis. The survey polled adults across the country to gain insight into the daily anxiety people feel regarding their personal...

Malin Police Department's new RMS has been a long time coming. From pen-and-paper methods to outdated legacy software, the agency was tired of an unreliable, network-based system. Particularly, Chief Patrick Richards of Malin PD was concerned that if...

Axon Enterprise Inc., , the global public safety technology leader, announced a new national database that represents a critical step toward achieving a moonshot goal of...

Today, Emergent BioSolutions Inc.  announced it is teaming up with football icon, Emmitt Smith, to break down the stigma around opioid use and accidental...

Today, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministers of Justice and Public Safety concluded two days of productive discussions on justice and public safety priorities. In an earlier separate meeting, ministers engaged with representatives from...

Product: Tahina Issue: Food - Microbial Contamination ? Salmonella Distribution:British ColumbiaNova ScotiaOntarioQuebecPossibly other provinces and territories See the affected products and product photos for this recall SOURCE Canadian Food...

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is thrilled to announce that two of our premiere child safety programs are now available in Spanish!...

On Monday, October 16, 2023, representatives of the Union of Safety and Justice Employees will visit the Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) in La Ronge, Saskatchewan - Treaty 6 Territory, Traditional Land of the Woodland Cree and Homeland of...

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Justice and Public Safety, today issued the following statement from the Federal, Provincial, Territorial meeting in Bromont, Quebec, following calls for global protest and unrest from the terrorist...

Mary Alexander, founding principal at Mary Alexander & Associates, notifies massage abuse survivors of the necessary steps to take following abuse at a massage location. In recent years, there has been a notable increase in massage abuse allegations...

Next Thursday, October 19, be part of Canada's largest earthquake drill during the 12th Annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut (ShakeOutBC)....

Today, Vector Solutions, the leading provider of technology solutions to help train, prepare, and retain public safety professionals, announced the launch of AgencyConnect, the only data-sharing solution connecting...

National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-21, 2023 and the National Road Safety Foundation reminds parents that this is a good time to have a conversation with teens about safe driving habits. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death...

DaVita issued the following statement in response to news this week from Novo Nordisk, manufacturer of Ozempic®, a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated for type 2 diabetes, related to its FLOW study that sought to demonstrate...

If you've been involved in a motorcycle crash, the steps you take in the minutes and hours following the accident are very important. You want to get the medical treatment you need and preserve your right to file a lawsuit for financial damages....

The City of Toronto is facing criticism for a confusing and seemingly unfair procurement policy that experts argue hinders competition, potentially driving up costs for taxpayers. A recent poll of CEOs and construction industry executives has...

National PTA is pleased to announce that Kidde and LenelS2, part of Carrier Global Corporation, have become the association's newest Proud National Sponsors. Through the alliance, National PTA, Kidde and LenelS2 will educate and equip families and...

The United States continues to be plagued by near-record levels of vehicle thefts, according to a new report released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's not-for-profit association dedicated to predicting,...

As Halloween nears, FirstEnergy Corp. reminds the public to keep safety top of mind as they decorate their homes and partake in seasonal festivities. Celebrating responsibly will help keep people of all ages safe and the electricity flowing reliably...

During Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14) the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about fire hazards associated with fuel containers, liquid fuel and fuel vapors....

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will co-host the Federal-Provincial-Territorial...

The survey delved into critical aspects, including knowledge of carbon monoxide poisoning, smoke alarm testing, possession of safety devices, fire extinguisher use, and...

In the coming weeks, the new Benoît Labre House building will open its doors, including two cubicles dedicated to supervised inhalations and injections. The Commercial Development Corporation (SDC) ? Les Quartiers du Canal recognizes the urgency of...