Public safety should be based on care, not fear
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by Michaela Rawsthorn The term “public safety” often elicits images of firetrucks, police cars, and ambulances. We tend to think it is the first responders who keep the public safe. While they certainly do play a role, this public safety picture is incPublic safety should be based on care, not fear
by Michaela Rawsthorn The term “public safety” often elicits images of firetrucks, police cars, and ambulances. We tend to think it is the first responders who keep the public safe. While they certainly do play a role, this public safety picture is incomplete—or perhaps, wholly inaccurate. Emerging is a new definition of public safety that is evidence-based and human-centric. It requires that we consider the impact insecurity—such as income insecurity, health insecurity, and food insecurity—has on the safety of people and communities. Read more