Public safety 

This article is about the modern meaning of the term. For the French Revolutionary governing body, see Committee of Public Safety.
See also: Public security

Public safety involves the prevention of and protection from events that could endanger the safety of the general public from significant danger, injury/harm, or damage, such as crimes or disasters (natural or man-made).

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Core public safety services

Frontline protection is typically provided by core emergency service organizations such as:

Additional services

Additional organizations and job titles involved in public safety may include:

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