Grand Junction would add three fire department posts for advanced-practice paramedics, redirecting lower-acuity and chronic calls under physician oversight
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
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
NG911 technology breaks down borders and removes the roadblocks that hinder responders from doing their job – saving lives
Learn how to access funds for technologies that will strengthen school security
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
Gain efficiencies and enhance your budgeting process with a modern budgeting technology
To truly show impact in state and local government, it’s important to stay focused on results and the efficient use of scarce resources
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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Crisis Communications helps local and state government agencies deliver accurate, timely, and consistent information during emergencies, public safety incidents, and other high-impact events. This topic covers planning, media coordination, communication platforms, and public messaging strategies to keep communities informed and reduce misinformation. Effective crisis communications support coordination across agencies and build public trust. Related content on Communications explores broader tools and methods for sharing critical information. Explore articles on best practices, technology solutions, and policies that strengthen crisis communication capabilities for government organizations.
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OPIOID RESOURCE GUIDE
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