News by subject: PSF

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day we remember the victims of the Holocaust and of the campaign of anti-Semitism and racist doctrines that were at the root of this horrific period in the world's history. As we remember the atrocities...

"I'm a police officer and I wanted to create a better sight to allow a shooter to aim and fire his weapon accurately," said an inventor, from Maryville, Tenn., "so I invented the ON TARGET. My design would offer the shooter a more intuitive sighting...

In advance of Sunday's AFC title game at M&T Bank Stadium, MedStar Health, the largest healthcare system in the Maryland-D.C. region, warns that a highly contagious and symptomatic fever is raging coast to coast. Known as Ravens Fever, experts...

To enhance road safety and promote active transportation, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) recently launched a public awareness campaign about the benefits of active transportation. The campaign will focus on enhanced personal safety,...

Axon , the global public safety technology leader, today launched a new generation of body cameras designed for frontline workers in retail stores and healthcare facilities. Axon Body Workforce adapts the same...

As part of its efforts to be a leader in smoking harm reduction, Kory McDonald, Head of External Affairs, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (RBH) appeared before the Legislative Assembly of Ontario's Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs to...

CENTEGIX®, the leader in incident response solutions, released today its report on Texas school safety, providing an important new resource for lawmakers, school officials and parents. Created following the passage of critical school...

On January 19, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized in the maximum-security unit at Saskatchewan Penitentiary. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included methamphetamine, THC,...

Today, the federal government announced over $3.5 million in funding through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) ? a key pillar of the federal government's National Housing Strategy ? to support the repairs of 650 homes for vulnerable residents in...

From reducing toxins in personal-care products to granting more people access to clean water, UL Research Institutes is helping to build the future of safety science with funding opportunities open to applicants worldwide.  ...

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is celebrating a successful 2023 after 31 acquisitions and record organic growth, furthering its reach as the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United...

ServiceMaster Restore and its large-scale commercial restoration unit, ServiceMaster Recovery Management®, has mobilized to service affected areas from this season's winter storm. Currently, their commercial equipment trailers and teams are...

On January 12, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of Donnacona Institution, a maximum-security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized...

Guardhat, a leader in industrial safety innovation today announced it will now be known as Aatmunn, meaning 'Soul' or 'Spirit' in Sanskrit. The new name encapsulates the company's commitment to proactively protect frontline workers, representing a...

Firearm violence is largely covered in the media as a crime issue focused on individual shooting events. But experts assert that reframing firearms violence as a broader public health issue is crucial to finding policy and community solutions aimed...

Social media's latest viral trend, known as "mewing," is raising concerns within the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) due to its potential for causing unintended, and potentially harmful, side effects. American Association of...

Xcluder®, the world leader in rodent and pest exclusion, is advising homeowners to add 'keep rodents out' to their list of resolutions this year. Rodent populations are expanding nationwide, and waiting to address the problem until it's inside the...

Traliant, an innovator in?online compliance training, today announced a new course, Workplace Violence Prevention designed to educate and empower employees with strategies to prevent violence in...

NITV Federal Services (NFS), in conjunction with the National Association of Computer Voice Stress Analysts (NACVSA), recently completed their 35th annual Professional Development/Advanced Examiner training program in Orlando, FL. The yearly...

Canadians feel they have lost control of their personal data. Findings from a recent survey by Interac Corp. (Interac), published during Data Privacy Week, reveal nearly eight in 10 Canadians (77 per cent) feel their personal data is more exposed...

Today, marks the beginning of National Non-Smoking Week. On behalf of all Canadians who vape, Rights4Vapers urges policy makers and health groups to listen to the lived experiences of Canadians who have chosen non-traditional methods to quit smoking....

Today, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, and His Worship Peter Brown, Mayor of Airdrie, announced a federal investment of more than $1 million to prevent gun crime and gang violence in Airdrie. This investment will help...

"I witnessed a park ranger attempting to catch a crocodile and thought there could be a way to aid in catching them," said an inventor, from Phoenix, Ariz., "so I invented the JAW CLAMP. My design would clamp down on the snout of a crocodile to...

On Sunday Jan 21, 2024, Public Safety Canada, along with key federal ministers, announced the National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft, scheduled for February 8, 2024. The Summit will include leaders from key jurisdictions and industry sectors...

The mother of a 2-year-old girl is now suing Miss Bloomingdale's Academy in Irving, claiming her daughter was neglected and her life put in danger by the daycare center in October 2022. The suit states the little girl was not properly supervised by...

Following the Government of Canada's announcement of a National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft, Craig Stewart, Vice President, Climate Change and Federal Issues, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), issued the following statement:...

The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring the health and safety of Canadians which includes continuing to assess emerging risks in our environment such as plastic pollution. Plastic pollution and the health impact it may have is still an...

Emergent Global Solutions, Inc., today announced the appointment of former Washington D.C. Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chris Geldart as Vice President of Crisis Management.   Geldart served as the Deputy Mayor of Public Safety and Justice in...

Members of the media are invited to join George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, and His Worship Peter Brown, Mayor of Airdrie, for an announcement on the prevention of gun crime and gang violence in Airdrie. DateMonday, January 22,...

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of...

Members of the media are invited to join George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, and His Worship Peter Brown, Mayor of Airdrie, for an announcement on the prevention of gun crime and gang violence in Airdrie. DateMonday, January 22,...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to take steps to protect themselves from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fires as winter storms and bitter cold continue to impact millions of Americans. ...

Slater Vecchio LLP has filed a class action lawsuit in British Columbia against The Quaker Oats Company and PepsiCo Canada ULC on behalf of all persons in Canada who purchased or claim to have fallen ill from consuming Quaker products that have been...

Rootquotient, a leading custom software development company is committed to the security and trust of its community. Recently, the company has become aware of unauthorized communications from scammers falsely representing Rootquotient in various...

Following the debut of the Research to Solutions (R2S) grant and MSD Solutions Pilot Grant in 2023, the National Safety Council is awarding up to an additional $260,000 this year through these pioneering grant programs to help uncover promising new...

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....