Public Safety

ICS-214 activity logs Emergency response personnel completing incident documentation at a field command post during a civil unrest deployment.
Civil Unrest Documentation and Cost Recovery: Why ICS-214 Logs Matter 1024 725 D'Andre Lampkin

Civil Unrest Documentation and Cost Recovery: Why ICS-214 Logs Matter

ICS-214 activity logs are among the most important—and most frequently underestimated—records created during civil unrest, disasters, and other emergency deployments. Documentation is not bureaucracy; it is the memory and accountability…

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Families cool off at a seaside splash pad under hazy orange skies during an extreme heat event.
Extreme Heat as a Mass-Care Emergency: Why Cooling Centers Are Not Enough 1024 768 D'Andre Lampkin

Extreme Heat as a Mass-Care Emergency: Why Cooling Centers Are Not Enough

Abstract Extreme heat is often treated as a public-information problem: issue an alert, open cooling centers, advise residents to hydrate, and wait for the weather to pass. The current U.S.…

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A young child being carried past collapsed buildings after Venezuela’s 2026 earthquake
When the Ground Becomes a Teacher: Disaster Preparedness, Venezuela’s 2026 Earthquake, and the Lessons of Lisbon 1024 683 Stories That Build

When the Ground Becomes a Teacher: Disaster Preparedness, Venezuela’s 2026 Earthquake, and the Lessons of Lisbon

Manaure Quintero—AFP/Getty Images How historical memory, modern response systems, and resilient recovery can help shape what comes next Abstract The 2026 Venezuela earthquake sequence is still unfolding as a humanitarian…

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Emergency response and community stabilization efforts following the Boyle Heights warehouse fire
From Structure Fire to Community Stabilization: Applying the National Response Framework to the Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire 1024 682 Stories That Build

From Structure Fire to Community Stabilization: Applying the National Response Framework to the Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire

How a whole-community approach helped address sheltering, transportation, safety, family support, and local recovery needs The structure fire at the Lineage Logistics cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights offers a powerful…

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D’Andre D. Lampkin with civic leaders at a Memorial Day ceremony honoring the sacrifice behind our freedom.
Memorial Day: Remembering the Sacrifice Behind Our Freedom 819 1024 Stories That Build

Memorial Day: Remembering the Sacrifice Behind Our Freedom

D’Andre D. Lampkin joins civic leaders at a Memorial Day ceremony, honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation and remembering the sacrifice behind…

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An LAPD helicopter flies above a concrete channel of the Los Angeles River as officers respond to a vehicle pursuit involving a suspect who fled into storm drains beneath the 6th Street Bridge.
The Growing Threat of Trail-Based Vehicle Evasion & Targeted Facility Thefts 686 386 D'Andre Lampkin

The Growing Threat of Trail-Based Vehicle Evasion & Targeted Facility Thefts

As vehicle pursuits increasingly spill into Los Angeles County’s park trails, riverbeds, and storm drain systems, law enforcement agencies face mounting challenges in both suspect apprehension and public safety preservation.…

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A visual representation of law enforcement officers prioritizing health and fitness while fostering positive connections with local residents.
The Importance of Physical Fitness in Law Enforcement: Enhancing Officer Well-Being and Community Engagement 1024 576 D'Andre Lampkin

The Importance of Physical Fitness in Law Enforcement: Enhancing Officer Well-Being and Community Engagement

Abstract Physical fitness is a cornerstone of law enforcement readiness, directly influencing officer health, operational performance, and community trust. Departments across the United States, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s…

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City of Ontario City Hall
Public Safety as a Foundational Enabler of Urban Resilience: Implications for Economic Stability, Mobility, and Community Development 1024 768 D'Andre Lampkin

Public Safety as a Foundational Enabler of Urban Resilience: Implications for Economic Stability, Mobility, and Community Development

Abstract This article argues that public safety is not merely a local government function, but the bedrock upon which economic prosperity, infrastructural development, mobility, and community services are built. Through…

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Use of Force in U.S. Policing 2025 – Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Use of Force in U.S. Policing: Evolving Complexities and Shifting Dynamics in 2025 1024 577 D'Andre Lampkin

Use of Force in U.S. Policing: Evolving Complexities and Shifting Dynamics in 2025

Abstract Use of force remains one of the most debated and scrutinized aspects of law enforcement in the United States. This paper examines developments in 2025 relating to the legal…

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Los Angeles County deputy sheriff patrolling, symbolizing recruitment and retention challenges in law enforcement staffing.
Recruitment and Retention Challenges for Deputy Sheriffs in Los Angeles County 629 352 D'Andre Lampkin

Recruitment and Retention Challenges for Deputy Sheriffs in Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) is grappling with a significant challenge: recruiting and retaining Deputy Sheriffs amidst financial constraints and unprecedented demands. Recent decisions by the Los Angeles…

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