The “Katrina Declaration and Petition to Congress” calls out reductions to CERT, the National Fire Academy and hazard grants as weakening national disaster readiness
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Traditional measures to increase campus safety include access control, security cameras and radios, but sanitary measures and infection control are now a critical part of the equation
The fast-growing town of Gilbert, Arizona, uses SeeClickFix to streamline service requests, prioritize repair efforts and communicate with citizens
This step-by-step guide will help you plan, prepare and apply for grant funding to support your organization.
A CAD-to-CAD network adds the most value to agencies during catastrophic events, where saving seconds could make the difference in how many lives are saved
Learn practical information like where to look for grants, how to create a strong application and best practices when writing your case
Download your free guide to technology and grants funding to help schools increase campus safety, as well as access for remote learners
Be sure to prepare your budget, outline financial need and gather qualitative and quantitative examples that demonstrate the need for funding
One of the most overlooked aspects when it comes to law enforcement culture is how officers are trained within the organization
UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Preventing ransomware attacks is possible; our expert panelists offer several best practices your agency can follow to help reduce risk and mitigate potential issues
On-Demand Webinar: Best practices for building rich conversational experiences for your constituents
Get an inside look at how state and local agencies are using technologies like Google Cloud and Dialogflow to enable remote workforce collaboration and engage citizens with tools like virtual intelligent agents
Learn how an app can make oversight from a distance during the COVID-19 pandemic easier
These new mitigation strategies help protect vulnerable people and prevent overwhelmed hospitals
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A new initiative embeds social workers with first responders during 911 calls for mental health and substance use crises in Cuyahoga County
The Broward County project, which cost a total of about $80,000, was funded by a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant and took about a year to roll out