Public Safety
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AFSCME Council 31 report spotlights dangers of illegal drugs in Illinois’ prisons
A new report by AFSCME Council 31 spotlights the spread of illegal drugs in Illinois prisons. Read More
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A prestigious post with U.S. Marshals gives Washington probation officer more ways to serve his community
Our latest Public Safety Spotlight is WFSE member Jose Gonzalez, a Washington corrections specialist. Read More
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AFSCME Maryland members rally after parole and probation agent is killed on the job
Rest in power, Agent Davis Martinez Read More
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Police departments can attract new officers thanks to AFSCME-backed Recruit and Retain Act
A new federal law will help police hire more people. Read More
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A hall of fame detective changes perspectives about policing
Connecticut Detective Karli Travis was inducted into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame. Read More
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New York’s corrections officers pressure state lawmakers for safer facilities
New York state COs pressure state lawmakers for safer corrections facilities. Read More
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AFSCME members in Minnesota fight to keep public safety in public hands
Outlawing private prisons in Minnesota took AFSCME members 15 years of persistence. Read More
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With unanimous support, paramedics and EMTs form a union with AFSCME in Montana
We welcome EMS workers at AMR Bozeman to the AFSCME family. Read More
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Corrections officers demand improvements amid staffing, safety concerns in Connecticut facilities
Connecticut corrections workers show up in force at the state capitol, demanding respect. Read More
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In Pierce County, WA, WFSE staff win fight to work longer to better serve the community
AFSCME members at a county prosecutor’s office in Washington state negotiated more working hour in their new contract. Read More
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