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How Public Safety could be different



Citizen-led emergency response groups could be formed

Bread bags could use ties instead of potentially dangerous clips

Electric power lines could be protected from dangerous theft

A pulsating electric fence / magnetic technology could keep sharks away

Cops could patrol on roller skates

Different emergency sirens could mean different threats / people could understand them

911 response times could be better

Paintballs / spray paint / non-fatal weapons could be used instead of bullets

Beach replenishment could cause injuries / paralysis

First responders / schools / airplanes / pharmacies / public places could have EpiPens

Phreatic volcanic eruptions could occur without warning

Water beads could be dangerous for children / pets

Hotels / airbnbs could be required to have carbon monoxide / smoke detectors

Teslas / electric / lithium batteries could be modified to not catch on fire

The public could have a right to know about defective products / environmental hazards / abusers / harassers discovered during lawsuits

Defibrillators could be more commonly placed with known locations

Chiropractors, massage, yoga, pilates, surfing, and beauty parlors could cause paralysis / strokes

Puppy litters could be aggressive / attack

Restraining orders could be stronger / have consequences / psych evaluations

Low-head water dams could be marked with signage / buoys or be removed

Gun marketing / video games could be less violent

Parents could be able to get residential treatment for mentally troubled / violent children before crimes are committed

AI / radar / radio waves could detect guns, knives, and explosives

NYC could use legal "stop and frisk," better utilize police, and/or use weapon scanning technology in the subway

U.S. utilities could be less corrupt / better for-profit natural monopolies

Planes could be safer with better oversight by the FAA and different corporate practices

Buildings could have more fire safety regulations / enforcement

Street lighting, non-vacant lots, and speed bumps could reduce crime

Portable generators could have enforced safety measures to not cause carbon monoxide poisoning

Private equity could negatively affect healthcare quality

Victims of domestic violence, stalking, and/or harassment could have confidential addresses

Warning signs / threat detection of mass shooters could be encouraged to be reported, information effectively shared, and then acted upon

Violent suspects / repeat offenders could not be released easily from jail

Gun parts / ghost guns could not be bought online

A hand signal or asking for "Angela" could signal for help

Homelessness / drug addiction could be dealt with more comprehensively than "Housing First"

Sidewalks could be continuous

Guardian Angels could help make communities safer

The revolving door between government / private business could be fixed

Public restrooms could be transparent and lit up at night

EMS workers could be paid more and ambulances / EMS could be an affordable, guaranteed service for citizens

Condominiums could have better governance and money for repairs

Boat renters could have a license

Feral pigs could be controlled

Policing could use kobans

Buildings could not collapse in developing countries

Power stations could replace gas generators

SUVs / trucks / cars could be made safer for pedestrians / bikers

Prisoners could receive trauma-informed therapy

Laws and regulations could be created for exotic animal ownership

Medical residency could be less stressful and labor intensive

Injected vitamins could be unsafe

Drunk walking and biking could be dangerous

Dog attacks could be prevented

Silicon rings could be safer and better than traditional rings

Scientific evidence could be produced by independent scientists

Interrogation approaches could be ethical, legal, and effective

Smoke alarms could have dual sensors

Backpacks could be bulletproof or have bulletproof vests

Aquarium coral could be dangerous

Airbnb / homestays could have more safety requirements

Warning signs or nets could be placed under fruit trees to prevent injuries/deaths

Rip currents could be fought by going with the flow

Citizens could give feedback about public safety organizations online

Public health departments could have a way to collect used needle syringes

Restorative justice could be used to help both perpetrators and victims

Alaskan villages could have more law enforcement and public safety

Police officers' and first responders mental health / PTSD could be better addressed and helped

A checklist could be used for greater efficiency, consistency, and safety

Prison release halfway houses could be redesigned, better managed, and/or not used

Prisoners could receive housing vouchers, food vouchers and/or a basic income upon release to reduce recidivism

Cognitive Behavioral therapy could reduce crime and violence as well as improve education

Police and citizens could use non-lethal weapons

Sneakers could have lights

Involuntary commitment laws could include complying with doctors' recommendations

A Federal Robotics Commission could proactively regulate artificial intelligence / deepfakes

Smartphones could be configured for emergencies

Wearable safety tech could be worn in case of emergency

The 911 system could be fixed, updated, and enable texting / video

Prisons could be rehabilitative

A ring could be worn for safety

A range of gun laws could be passed in the United States

Guns could have additional required consumer safety standards / features / inventions