What does public safety mean?

Legal scholars define public safety as “the protection of the general public,” and they reference groups like police officers and firefighters as Public Safety Officers. Many governments form their policies on this idea of protecting people's physical welfare. Some examples of public safety crimes can include: Laws involving minors (such as underage drinking, juvenile curfew laws, etc.) Disorderly conduct. Disturbing the peace, breach of the peace, and other related violations.