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Reimagining Public Safety Impact: The National League of Cities launched the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force comprised of local leaders from across the U.S. who developed public safety recommendations for city leaders. These case studies provide qualitative and quantitative data measuring the impact of various regional initiatives. Data like this can help inform how chambers shape their own strategies to ensure all residents' safety. https://bit.ly/3XRKjxR

How can we tell if residents feel safe? Officials often lack the tools needed to measure public safety in a way that accounts for what residents experience in their daily lives. Our latest report draws on research co-conducted with World Youth Connect and insights shared by young people in Saint Paul. The report proposes a novel approach to incorporating community insights to create actionable indicators of public safety based on interviews and focus groups with 50 young people from Saint Paul. Our hope is that this research provides a blueprint for other communities to gather resident input and develop community-based indicators that may provide real-time insight on whether public safety interventions make residents feel safer. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ezgxBdjX

What do young people know about safety in their city neighbourhoods? This explores the question from the perspectives of young people. Findings of the study are important for public leaders - municipal and city councillors - who are committed to promoting public safety in their jurisdictions.

Through MFAT’s Water Security program, 2450 primary school students across 6 schools in the Republic of the Marshall Islands 🇲🇭 now have access to safe drinking water systems that use filtered rain water. https://lnkd.in/gBThaCZY

How's My Waterway is an EPA tool designed to provide you with information about the condition of your local waters at the community, state ,and national levels. Explore, discover and learn about your water before embarking on your #EarthMonth water activities. 🔗Ready to explore the tool? https://lnkd.in/dDbPutz

Did you know drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 5 to 14? It happens quickly and silently and can impact anyone when water is accessible. To prevent drowning, we must ensure equitable access to water safety resources and training.  The U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan recommends: - Making water safety information accessible to all, through diverse access points, local languages, and affordable options like scholarships. - Delivering water competency training tailored to the unique needs of communities, considering language, culture, disabilities, and socioeconomic factors. Utilize These Key Resources to Take Action: - Explore the Aquatic Programming Guide by @HIPRC at the University of Washington to enhance your training programs: https://lnkd.in/eyK7THs8 - Access additional insights and supporting data from the Journal of the American Medical Association @jamanetwork: jamanetwork.com Let’s take action to ensure water safety is within reach for everyone. #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention #USNWSAP #CommunityAction

Earlier this month, US News ranked Iowa #6 state in the nation, thanks in part to its high score on “public safety.” While our public safety index uses slightly different metrics, it reaches the same conclusion: Iowa is one of the most attractive places in the nation to live and work if public safety is a top concern. Read the report: https://bit.ly/4bNcoM8

It’s MAY – and the weather is warm , the pools are opening, AND it’s national water safety month. PLUS, since drowning is the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide, and the #1 cause of death in children ages 1-4, there is no age at which we shouldn’t discuss this. So, with today’s post, we’re talking two really important topics: (1) What to do if you find someone near-drowning and (2) My “multi-layer pool safety” plan. https://lnkd.in/exv44ej8

It’s MAY – and the weather is warm , the pools are opening, AND it’s national water safety month. PLUS, since drowning is the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide, and the #1 cause of death in children ages 1-4, there is no age at which we shouldn’t discuss this. So, with today’s post, we’re talking two really important topics: (1) What to do if you find someone near-drowning and (2) My “multi-layer pool safety” plan. https://lnkd.in/exv44ej8

I invite you to read our latest blog post, which covers the tragic incident that occurred in New Orleans where a vehicle struck a crowd, resulting in at least 10 fatalities. This unfortunate event highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding public safety and the impact of vehicular incidents in densely populated areas. Our analysis delves into the circumstances surrounding the event and its potential implications for community safety measures. Stay informed and explore the details in the full article. Read more here: https://ift.tt/nmVTEJ6