A recent study has highlighted a public desire for a greater emphasis on fire prevention over suppression. The research, which included a survey of thousands of people, suggests a disconnect between current policy and public priorities.

While both are crucial for effective wildfire management, the study found that many people believe more resources should be allocated to proactive measures. The findings suggest that increased investment in prevention efforts can make future suppression more effective and less costly.

Enjoy the read and stay safe out there.

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Market Context (September 4, 2025): The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed with modest gains of 0.2% and 0.4% respectively, influenced by the release of the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, which highlighted slowing economic activity. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished flat.

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Public Safety Stocks:

• Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (CMTL): Closed at $3.15, marking a slight decline after several days of gains. There was no specific news for Comtech on this day, with its performance reflecting broader market fluctuations.

• AT&T Inc. (T): Closed at $30.05, a 0.5% gain, outperforming the broader market. AT&T's recent focus on its core wireless business and 5G network expansion continued to support its stock price.

• T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS): Closed at $245.10. T-Mobile announced a new partnership with a large enterprise client to provide private 5G network solutions. The stock saw a slight positive movement following the news.

• SoundThinking, Inc. (SSTI): Closed at $14.12. The stock experienced a slight uptick, with no new company-specific news.

• Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON): Closed at $789.20, showing a minor increase after a volatile trading week. The company continued to benefit from strong demand for its body cameras and Taser products.

• Genasys Inc. (GNSS): Closed at $2.01, with no new market-moving information on the day. The company's stock maintained its position following its last earnings report.

• Lakeland Industries, Inc. (LAKE): Closed at $14.28. The stock was flat, with its performance influenced by general market sentiment rather than company-specific announcements.

• Wrap Technologies, Inc. (WRAP): Closed at $1.60. The company announced a small new contract with a local police department in the Midwest.

• Spok Holdings Inc. (SPOK): Closed at $18.05, with no new company news. The stock's stability continued to be underpinned by its dividend yield and recent positive earnings report.

• CAE Inc. (CAE): Closed at $30.10. CAE announced a new contract for flight simulator services with an international airline.

• Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT): Closed at $24.15, with no specific news. The company's stock has seen recent volatility driven by updates on its satellite constellation and partnerships.

• Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI): Closed at $430.50. The company announced a strategic acquisition of a small analytics firm to enhance its public safety software portfolio. The stock responded positively to the news.

• Oracle Corporation (ORCL): Closed at $235.40, marking a 1.2% gain. Oracle's strong performance was driven by continued analyst upgrades based on its cloud infrastructure growth and recent public sector contracts.

• Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR): Closed at $135.50. The company announced a new multi-year contract with a government agency for its data analytics platforms.

• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS): Closed at $44.50. Kratos saw a slight increase in its stock price, continuing to benefit from positive analyst sentiment following its last earnings report.

• Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Closed at $44.20. The company's stock was flat for the day, with no new announcements. Verizon continued to see a steady increase in fixed wireless broadband subscribers.

• Tyler Technologies, Inc. (TYL): Closed at $590.15, a small gain for the day. Tyler Technologies' stock price benefited from strong subscription revenue and a new city-wide software contract announced earlier in the week.

This is not financial advice. The Public Safety Report does not receive payment by any organization, including these. These companies have been subjectively listed and may not reflect the entire publicly traded public safety ecosystem. Consult a licensed financial professional for financial advice.