News by subject: PSF

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...

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...

Today the Violence Policy Center (VPC) released When Men Murder Women: A Review of 25...

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are committed to safeguarding our country and keeping illegal and dangerous drugs from reaching our communities.  On July 16, 2023, CBSA border officers at the...

In honor 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...

What: One of Canada's largest educational summits on Fire Engineering When: Tuesday, October 24, 2023; 8:30AM - 5:00PM Where: Venu Event Space, Room 3 & 4; 2800 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON L4K 1W8 Event OverviewThe inaugural 2023 Canada Fire Engineering...

The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) and its member banks encourage Canadians to stay vigilant and learn about cyber safety best practices. In recognition of Cyber Security Awareness Month this October, the CBA is sharing cyber security tips and...

During a month recognized for promoting suicide prevention awareness, Freed-Hardeman University students, along with members of the Henderson/Chester County community, gathered to "shine light" on an issue that has impacted many. The main...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving ® (MADD) and Amica announced #KeepMePosted, a new campaign to promote well-being and prevent substance use among youth. #KeepMePosted includes components for both young people and their parents, and is designed to combat...

GeoComm, provider of Public Safety Location Intelligence®, has completed a pilot project with the Burt County Sheriff's Office and Cuming County E911 Dispatch in...

Corded window coverings are considered one of the top hidden hazards in the home, due to the potential strangulation hazard to young children. To increase awareness of this danger, October is recognized as Window Covering Safety Month. The Window...

Penelec, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. , recently completed its annual emergency preparation drill focused on testing its storm restoration process in the event severe weather causes outages throughout its vast and heavily forested service...

October 5, 2023 is Charge Your Car Day and CTEK, the world's leader in battery charging solutions, has released research that finds that half of the vehicle batteries currently on the road aren't performing nearly as well as they should. Battery...

National Life Safety Group (NLSG), a trusted leader in providing Fire, Safety & Emergency Management solutions, is delighted to announce the launch of its new "Implementing Fire Safety Plans in Residential Buildings" training program, which recently...

Today, Kidde ? North America's #1 Home Fire Safety Brand* launched its first-ever Cause For AlarmTM campaign in Canada to help address the gaps in fire safety knowledge and preparedness amongst Canadians. Fatal house fires disproportionately affect...

Many, if not most, government agencies are familiar with the challenge of small budgets and lengthy to-do lists. Law enforcement agencies, particularly, are no stranger to this situation....

With the holiday travel season just around the corner, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds its customers to prepare for the unexpected when traveling away from home....

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing that BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. of Marlborough, Massachusetts, has agreed to pay a $9 million civil penalty. The settlement resolves CPSC's charges that BJ's knowingly failed to...

With the popularity of online shopping, Canada and countries around the world have seen an increase in the availability of unsafe products with potential risks to consumers. Product safety is a shared responsibility, and online businesses play an...

Canada is facing an unrelenting and tragic toxic drug and overdose crisis. No community has been left untouched. The impacts are seen and felt among our friends, our family, and our neighbours. That's why we are leveraging all the tools at our...

Natural disasters like the devastating wildfires in Lahaina on Maui highlight the importance of rapid deployment disaster relief solutions. And unfortunately, it wasn't just this disaster; in 2022, the United States experienced the third-highest...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking applications for its Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Grant Program (COPPGP) to assist state, local and tribal governments reduce deaths and injuries from carbon monoxide poisoning....

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the National Police Federation invites British Columbians and all Canadians to wear red to recognize and remember Cst. Rick O'Brien for his bravery, commitment to public safety, and for making the ultimate sacrifice in...

Canada is facing an unrelenting and tragic toxic drug and overdose crisis that has left no community untouched. Family members, friends, and neighbours are losing their lives to one of the most serious public health crises in our country's history....

College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving®, an award-winning industry leader in stress-free solutions for moving and junk-hauling needs, continues to take a stand against domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and throughout the...

The country's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest drunk driving victim services and advocacy nonprofit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and ridesharing platform, Uber, are bringing their first-of-its-kind coalition to college...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using 5in1 Rocker Bassinets because they pose suffocation, strangulation, and fall hazards to infants....

Watch Duty, the only app that provides real-time wildfire information, announced that it has added language support for Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino. Since expanding throughout the American West earlier this summer, Watch Duty has...

The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) has declared September 28 "Test Your Smoke Alarm Day" encouraging everyone to press their smoke alarms' test button and make sure they are in working order. Last year, Ontario suffered 133 fire deaths ? the worst...

Today, the United States Commission on Civil Rights releases the report, The Federal Response to Anti-Asian Racism in the United States.  Based on extensive research, expert and public testimony, the report assesses the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes...

Police and community leaders in every state in the U.S. are partnering to convene thousands of outreach activities during the 2023 National Faith & Blue Weekend (Faith & Blue) to help law enforcement and community members unite with mutual respect to...

As the U.S. surpasses 240 school shootings in 2023, setting the stage for a record-breaking year of gun violence in schools, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is launching "Just Joking," its latest public service announcement (PSA) to underscore how important...