PORTSMOUTH, Va. — There's a difference between the perception of safety and the numbers. That's what Portsmouth Police Chief Stephen Jenkins said at his quarterly forum last week. Folks in downtown ...

Oftentimes, perception and truth are not interchangeable. This is particularly notable when discussing crime and safety, as new technology gives unprecedented access to neighborhood and public safety ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chicago ended 2025 with the lowest number of homicides in 60 years, according to preliminary figures from Chicago police.

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Ahead of next week’s economic development summit in Oakland city leaders on Friday were presented a snapshot of a key report that will help drive the city’s economic policies.

While 79% of workers say they feel safe at work, more than half admit to inadequate safety systems and unreported risks Avetta®, the leading provider of supply chain risk management (SCRM) software, ...

From confined spaces to cutting-edge aircraft, failures to align risk perception with reality can have catastrophic consequences. What steps can close the gap to improve safety outcomes. The gap ...

A Novato Unified School District survey found 53% of middle school students feel safe from harm at school, up from 46% in 2025. District officials link the improvement to increased supervision, ...

The past several years has brought unprecedented attention to workplace safety. From regulatory updates to high-profile incidents across the construction, manufacturing, and energy sectors, leaders ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new $3 million contract between the City of Charlotte and a communications firm is getting mixed reaction. That firm has been ...

Tuesday marked the official start of the Economic Enhancement District downtown launched by Downtown Indy, Inc. The dedicated year-round funding is aimed at improving the heart of our city. But how do ...