News by subject: PSF

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...

New data from the International Burn Injury Database (iBID), shows that burn and scalds to children in the first six months of 2023 increased by 45% compared with the same period in 2022. Burns and scalds to adults and the elderly from hot water...

On September 27, 2023, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. The contraband and...

Research has just been published that provides further data to support investment in home and community care in Ontario.   A Good Investment: Expanding Capacity to Care for Older Adults in the Home and Community Care Sector Through Increased...

In honour of Fire Prevention Month, First Alert, the most trusted brand in fire safety*, is reminding consumers about the simple precautions they can take to help protect what matters most from a fire or carbon monoxide (CO) emergency. Marking its...

Hyundai Motor America and Children's of Alabama hosted a child safety seat event at The Summit Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama, affirming its commitment to safety, especially for young passengers. The event marks the continuation of...

The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IRLWWB) Water Levels Committee (WLC) released its 2022 Post-Flood Report: A Report on High Water Levels in the Rainy River Basin. In the spring and summer of 2022, the Namakan Chain of Lakes...

Truleo, the leading automated body camera review and analysis technology company for law enforcement, today announced that it has launched a body camera video analysis environment for public safety research. This environment is designed to bring...

Canada's national injury prevention organization, Parachute, presents the 11th annual National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW) from October 15 to 21, 2023. This awareness week builds public awareness of young driver safety issues and encourage...

Watchmen Security, a leading provider of comprehensive security solutions in Central Indiana, and ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act...

Équité Association has released its First Half of 2023 Auto Theft Trend Report and it is clear that Canada's auto theft crisis is getting worse. Furthermore, according to a recent survey, the continued rise in auto theft is having a significant...

Axon Enterprise Inc., , the global public safety technology leader, will showcase its commitment to innovation this week at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference...

Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, a family-owned home service company serving Brooklyn and Manhattan since 1906, is celebrating National Fire Prevention Week by providing homeowners with some safety tips to keep their homes safely...

The "Fire Extinguishers - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Fire Extinguishers Market to Reach $9.7 Billion by 2030 In 2022, the global market for fire extinguishers was valued at...

"I thought there should be a way to detect a carbon monoxide problem within a vehicle and alert the vehicle occupants," said an inventor, from Patterson, N.J., "so I invented the FALKONCO. My design would help to avoid senseless CO poisoning and a...

I wanted to create a vehicle system to help detect and extinguish flames," said an inventor, from Hackensack, N.J., "so I invented the AUTO FIRE SUPPRESSION. My design would provide added safety and peace of mind for drivers and passengers."...

In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-14), Piedmont Natural Gas is highlighting the importance of natural gas safety and...

Jogan Inc. is excited to announce the acquisition of emergency management company All Hands Consulting (AHC). The acquisition marks a significant milestone for both organizations as they embark on a journey of shared growth and prosperity. All Hands...

Quit For Good, a non-profit organization promoting harm reduction in the Philippines, said strategies that provide smokers with less harmful alternatives to cigarettes are far more likely to reduce smoking than the World Health Organization's...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has dismissed its administrative enforcement action against Axon Enterprise Inc., , the global public safety technology leader, regarding Axon's 2018 acquisition of failing body camera competitor Vievu. This action...

As the phased reopening of West Maui begins, the County of Maui is distributing a series of videos for the Maui community and its visitors. The first features Maui County Mayor Richard T. Bissen, who acknowledges the road ahead will not be easy, but...

CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc. (1228.HK), a global biopharmaceutical company, with a foundation in China, committed to the research, development and commercialization of transformative therapies to treat rare diseases and...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the recent attacks against Israel: "Early yesterday, on a Jewish holiday and 50 years after the start of the Yom Kippur War, the terrorist organization Hamas launched a...

Today, the 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, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, issued the following statement: "This...

Health Canada is advising that the following product(s) may pose serious health risks. For more information, including product photos and what you should do, visit these online safety alerts: Unauthorized sexual enhancement productsUnauthorized skin...

Keeping Canadians safe on our roads is a priority for the Government of Canada. Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the coming into force of regulations allowing Transport Canada to fine persons or companies who violate...

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is urging the public to prioritize safety around waterways during the Thanksgiving weekend. Recent unseasonably warm weather may make waterways more tempting, but please ensure you are aware and vigilant about the...

BrightHR, the leading provider of innovative HR and Health & Safety solutions, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its journey....

Darkness to Light, a leader in child sexual abuse prevention for over two decades, is celebrating a new chapter with...

In a powerful and dramatic pair of actions, Catholics for Choice President Jamie L. Manson, M.Div., unfurled a massive banner off the Ponte Sant'Angelo ? with St. Peter's...

Today, we are pleased to share that Alberta Health has committed to fully support the COVID-19 vaccination efforts of Alberta pharmacists this fall by pushing the planned fee change to January 1, 2024. ...

First Student, the industry leader in school transportation, is hitting the road again to promote safe bus behavior through its nationwide Safety Dog Bus Tour. The program uses fun and interactive activities to teach bus riding basics to elementary...

R.M. Palmer is still mourning the tragic deaths and injuries to its employees from the events of last March 24. Our thoughts and prayers remain with those who were injured and the families of those were killed....

As Airline Captains, First Officers, Line Check Pilots, Mentors and Passengers, we have witnessed a concerning and significant rise in close call aviation incidents in 2023. The safety of commercial airline travel has been...

With summer construction projects wrapping up in preparation for colder weather, FortisBC is reminding British Columbians to keep themselves and others safe by reaching out to BC 1 Call before any digging or excavation work to avoid damaging...

Today, Sony Semiconductor Solutions America (SSS-A), alongside the tinyML Foundation and The City of San José, announced the final winners for the Pedestrian Safety Challenge Hackathon competition, which began in May as an effort to reduce...

United Defense Tactical, the first-of-its-kind firearms and self-defense training center, announces the brand's official "Founding Franchisees." These franchisees ? most of whom have been members of United Defense Tactical ? are entering the...

Omnilert, a leader in active shooter and emergency notification solutions, today announced that Baltimore County Public Schools will be integrating its Omnilert Gun Detect platform with 7,000 cameras district-wide, representing the largest deployment...

1365 marijuana plants caught the attention of police. Further digging lead to the discovery of various other drugs including cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA, psilocybin mushrooms, hashish and several types of guns. In the end numerous arrests were...

As part of its mission to inspire a more colorful, confident, and welcoming world, and in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sally Beauty Holdings is proud to announce SBH Inspires ? the Company's first public 501(c)(3) non-profit...

In order to keep all drivers safe on the roads, the youngest drivers must be adequately prepared for the risks they will face once they get behind the wheel. Thanks to a collaboration between Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and NJM...

Carbyne, the leading provider of cloud-native public safety communications solutions, today announced that Metro Emergency Communications in Provo, Utah, is the latest public safety agency to go live on the Carbyne Universe platform, a move that will...

Defcon Products, LLC. ("Defcon") is proud to announce that its innovative active threat door locking device, TeacherLock 2, has been granted approval by the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection Office of the State Fire Marshal, for...

DeNova Detect created by New Cosmos USA Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of natural gas alarms, is working with local fire departments and lawmakers during National Fire Prevention Week October 8-14 and throughout the...

Byrna Technologies Inc. ("Byrna" or the "Company") , a personal defense technology...

Byrna Technologies Inc. ("Byrna" or the "Company") , a personal defense technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative less-lethal personal security solutions, today announced a significant expansion of its...

Domino's Pizza Inc. , the largest pizza company in the world, and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) are joining forces to deliver fire safety messages to homes across the country....

Safer Schools Together (SST) and the International Center for Digital Threat Assessment® (ICDTA), leading organizations specializing in school and community safety strategies are pleased to announce a collaboration with Dr. Dewey Cornell,...

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree announced an additional $740,000 in funding to Long Plain First Nation to determine in greater detail the scope of a search, as described in the Prairie Green Landfill Feasibility Study Report. With this...

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), and Mental Health America (MHA) today released a framework for public health...