Donald Trump threw around some strange ideas on public safety during a rally Sunday in Erie, Pennsylvania—but none more bizarre than seemingly hopping on board with the premise of the 2013 horror film The Purge.

Whiteside County voters on Tuesday, Nov. 5, will decide whether to approve a new 0.5% public safety tax to fund 911 emergency dispatch call center services or leave their city's administration to figure out how to foot their share of the bill.

The race for San Francisco mayor is on, and the top candidates, including Supervisor Aaron Peskin, are making their case ahead of Election Day. WATCH: Top San Francisco mayoral candidates detail vision for city,

Public safety is a top concern for many residents in Augusta, and that’s why I’m supporting Marcus Emerson for state representative. Marcus’s platform emphasizes the importance of keeping our downtown and neighborhoods safe, recognizing that a safe community is the foundation for a prosperous one.

Put forth by conservative nonprofit Advance Colorado, proponents say Proposition 128 and Proposition 130 are needed to curb Colorado crime, while opponents say they would do more harm than good.

Who’s on the ballot for mayor, City Council District 2, and Sacramento City USD Areas 3 and 4? Read candidates’ views ahead of November 2024 election.

The disparate philosophies between Tim Walz and JD Vance on law and order and ensuring public safety in the U.S. were on display in the presidential debate.

An independent candidate in Nebraska's Senate race has managed to make the election more competitive, with millions of outside money being poured into the state on his behalf.

Homelessness, public safety, beach preservation and small business success are the top issues on most candidates’ minds, though not always in that order.

Valparaiso City Council Member Barbara Domer (D-3) emphasizes the power of the ballot, paving and public safety will be among the lead topics this weekend when she hosts a town hall on Sunday.

Ahead of the election, the Orange County Register compiled a list of questions from our readers to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you.

Gallo said Oakland needs at least 740 police officers and ideally more like 800. Oakland currently has around 678 officers. Hiring more officers is difficult. The police department can only add officers from graduating classes, and the most recent graduating class had only 12 .