public safety — community security
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
The protection and well-being of people in a community, especially from crime, accidents, or other dangers.
Say it like a native
Textbook The measures are intended to ensure the security and wellbeing of the populace.
Native The measures are about public safety.
'Security and wellbeing of the populace' is policy-speak; 'public safety' is the term.
Pattern: public safety (noun phrase)
In use
- The new law was introduced to improve public safety in the city.society
- In my opinion, public safety should be the government’s top priority, because people need to feel secure in their daily lives.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ It's a risk for the public safety.
✓ It's a risk to public safety.
A risk TO safety (no 'the'); 'public safety' stands alone.
Common collocations
public safety— public safety, a threat to public safety, ensure public safety, public health and safety
Don't confuse it
Different from 'private security,' which protects individuals or private property.