The purpose of this project is to introduce a sensor web based application for public safety. We have heard of many incidents of stampedes and fire accidents taking place that result in a huge death toll. So it is becoming essential to find a viable solution to these incidents. This project aims at solving this problem by estimating the capacity of a room or a large open area. Object Detection ...

Driving buses in London is an occupation in which the standards of fitness have been defined and in which the frequency of, and clinical reason for, exclusion from the occupation have been recorded. The criteria of fitness to drive a passenger vehicle are physical capability to handle controls (including good eyesight) and absence of conditions liable to cause sudden collapse or excessive fatig...

Numerous studies have examined the effectiveness of alcohol and traffic policies in reducing automobile crashes and fatalities, but only a few have analyzed the impact of state-specific policies on motorcycle safety. Given the growing popularity and inherent safety risks of motorcycle riding, this study provides a comprehensive investigation of both fatal and non-fatal injuries. State-level lon...

Public safety agencies traditionally use mobile radio systems for communications although cell phones for voice and data are also now widely used. Most law enforcement officials would agree that these communications systems are not sufficient to meet the needs of law enforcement. Consequently there is significant interest in broadband wireless technology. In the research presented in this paper...

This paper discusses the safety challenges faced by railroads in the United States. It discusses and evaluates public policy dealing with trespassing, grade crossing collisions, occupational injuries and operational accidents. The primary conclusion is that the government oversight body, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), should take on the role of teacher and risk analyst rather than t...