Public Safety Databases

Gun Regulation and Legislation in America (from HeinOnline): “periodicals, key compiled federal legislative histories, relevant congressional hearings, CRS Reports, Supreme Court briefs, and more.” Access from anywhere with a Connecticut State Library card.

Indigenous Peoples of the Americas (from HeinOnline): “With more than 900 unique titles and 900,000 pages dedicated to American Indian Law, this collection includes an expansive archive of treaties, federal statutes and regulations, federal case law, tribal codes, constitutions, and jurisprudence.” Access from anywhere with a Connecticut State Library card.

International Code Council (ICC) Codes – includes International Building Code and many other codes. Click on a publication’s cover illustration to get to its free online text.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards

NCSL 9-1-1 Bill Tracking Database – from the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Tracks legislation from 2012-present.

NCSL Law Enforcement Statutory Database – from the National Conference of State Legislatures and Arnold Ventures. Tracks enacted laws by subject.

NCSL Legislative Responses for Policing Database – from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tracks bills and executive orders from 2020-present.