public safety
nounUK /ˌpʌblɪk ˈseɪfti/
US /ˌpʌblɪk ˈseɪfti/
Keeping everyone in a place safe from harm.
The police and firefighters work hard to protect public safety.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The job of making sure people are safe in public places.
She works in public safety and helps keep the city safe.
3. The state of being safe from danger in a community.
Good streetlights help improve public safety at night.
4. The group of people and services that protect citizens.
Public safety includes police, firefighters, and paramedics.