Public Safety Gifts

"...And then in the numbers in the column don't add up correctly, I have to start all over again. It really is quite a stressful job."

'Quick, turn the siren on!'

Supreme Court Reverses States Gun Bans.

"....rather than spend millions on a potentially fruitless effort to avoid flooding we've decided to focus on public safety!"

"If we go next door there's a 'bobby on the beat'."

'Hey, you in the cap-I see what you're doing! Out of the pool!'

'How dare they put public safety at risk, that's our job!'

"Looks like crime is down."

"You didn't wash your hands!"

"It wasn't easy lugging all these concrete bollards up to the third floor, but at least we don't need to worry about terror truck drivers anymore."

"I suppose one of us should call somebody."

Unsafe Drain Covers!

Boston Marathon: The First Responders.

'The police cuts are really biting.'

'Ok, since I'm hopelessly lost, I'll waive the rule against talking to strangers.'

The proper way to wear your mask

'We want more police on our streets!' 'WHAT?! Do you have any idea how dangerous it is out there?'

Lollipop lady

Police: Don't bother to call Dept formerly rapid response.

Training for Emergency Broadcast System workers

Una corona particolare

"Now there's a candidate I like!"

"Christ, Jared, put on a goddamned mask!"

"Dear Mrs. Gravitch: Your fears are groundless. With the proper precautions, nuclear energy is clean and safe..."

"Hold it right there! Our legislature is currently considering new measures to protect children from the insidious ravages of cell phones in schools!"

"I will let you know about the road conditions as soon as I can see the road."

Government a la Carte

Political Safety

Anti-Swatting

"I don't know - the EPA was here when I left last night."

Socially Responsible Invisible Man.

State Insurance Office Covering School Shootings

"Sorry we're late. We had to attend to a small emergency on the way."

"You must be armed beyond this point."

Simian CPR Class. Those of you who pound your chest regularly will find this easier than others. (Published originally on September 26, 2011.)