Publications

This page is dedicated to publications by the Public Safety Technology Initiative. Visit the Publication Committee webpage to view the Committee List and learn more.

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Call for Papers

SPECIAL ISSUE

  • IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society: Advances in 6G-Enabled Mission-Critical Communication Networks for Public Safety, Emergency Response, and Resilient Operations.  This special issue will examine how 6G terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks—augmented by AI-driven analytics, integrated sensing, and resilient communication infrastructures—can transform public safety, emergency response, situational awareness, and post-disaster management. Submissions will address both breakthrough technical innovations and the practical challenges of deploying these systems in real-world, mission-critical environments. 
    Manuscript Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026.   Publication Date: Second Quarter 2027. View all details.

 

2027 – 2028 SERIES

The Public Safety Publication Committee is seeking white papers from various committees — including, but not limited to, Transportation, Communications and networking, Infrastructure, and other relevant sectors — for inclusion in the Second Edition (2026–2027) of our publication.
Researchers and individuals with expertise, research, or innovative solutions in public safety are invited to contribute their work. To express interest or submit your work, please contact: [email protected].

  • Call for White Papers: Innovating Public Safety Through Technology: Public safety is increasingly shaped by emerging technologies that enable faster response, improved situational awareness, and more resilient infrastructure. From AI-assisted dispatch systems and predictive analytics to blockchain-secured forensic evidence and biometric authentication for first responders, the public safety landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation.  View Submission Opportunities

 

 Public Safety Technology Published Whitepapers and Special Issues

  • “Smart Algorithm and Informatics Technology for Public Safety”, an IEEE Public Safety Technology Initiative Report. Technologies for public safety include innovative strategies leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT), AI, and data analytics for community safety. They provide rapid and efficient catastrophic responses while enhancing prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. Compatibility, interoperability, data security, and changing standards are all difficulties. Cooperation is required to standardize technology, establish frameworks, and provide data protection priority. To keep up with innovations, agile techniques must be used to evaluate, update, and create new standards. The five mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery are discussed in the white paper. Read the White Paper.

  • “Transportation Technology on Public Safety – Part I: Road Transportation”, an IEEE Public Safety Technology Initiative Report. This white paper focuses exclusively on road safety, with a particular emphasis on vehicle communication systems as a key enabler for intelligent transportation. While safety and security are essential across all modes of transport, this document limits its scope to ground-based vehicular networks. Future work will address wider systems—such as rail, maritime, and aviation. Read the White Paper. (PDF, 1200 KB).

  • “Communications and Networking for Public Safety”, an IEEE Public Safety Technology Initiative Report. This IEEE Public Safety Technology Initiative report discusses communication and networking technologies that can be leveraged to improve public safety. The report explores various use cases and scenarios, examining their benefits, challenges, and enabling technologies. Read the Whitepaper (PDF, 2 MB). 

  • “Blockchain Technology for Public Safety”, an IEEE Public Safety Technology Initiative Report. This whitepaper aims to discuss potential opportunities and challenges of blockchain technology for public safety applications. A background on blockchain technology will be described. Some use cases for using blockchain technology in a public safety environment are identified as potential opportunities. For realizing these use cases, a list of technology gaps and challenges are pending for future solutions. Read the White Paper (PDF, 642 KB).

  • “Public Safety Technology Gaps and Opportunities”, by the IEEE Public Safety Technology Task Force. The IEEE Public Safety Technology Task Force published it’s first White Paper that addressed industry gaps and opportunities, a bed for multi-disciplinary and cross-technology coordinated approach, and a pressing need to transition to a full initiative utilizing cross-IEEE assets to respond to recent climate and human induced disasters across the globe. Read the Introductory PSTI White Paper.

 

 Public Safety Related Resources

 IEEE Public Safety Technology (PST) Initiative has surveyed and reviewed some applicable public safety-related publications (journals, magazines, and more).  View the list.