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Andrea Fox

Editor, Gov1

Andrea Fox is Editor of Gov1.com and Senior Editor at Lexipol. She is based in Massachusetts.

LATEST ARTICLES
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Public Safety
Telecommunicator researchers: Call for 911 dispatcher family survey
A 911 dispatcher family survey will incorporate the point of view of family and close friends into research on the critical stress experienced by dispatchers in public safety and emergency communications
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Emergency Management
Reno, Flirtey Approved to Test Drone Delivery of AEDs
When a 911 dispatcher is alerted to a cardiac arrest victim, in addition to sending an ambulance, they will also provide instructions for using a defibrillator delivered by a drone to allow emergency action to be taken faster than paramedics can arrive.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Workforce Development
911 SAVES Act to reclassify 911 dispatchers as first responders
The 911 SAVES Act would update OMB’s 911 dispatcher classification to reflect the role in directing emergency response and providing lifesaving emergency medical instruction, increasing training, funding and occupation protection.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Public Safety
FBI: Report Shows Violent Crimes Decreased in 2018
The FBI announced that its report on Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data for 2018 shows a decline in violent crimes by 3.3 percent. UCR will be replaced by 2021, with many jurisdictions already switched over to a new system.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Public Safety
El Paso Uses Traffic Camera Video for Traffic Safety Campaign
The El Paso Municipal Court won a Traffic Safety Awareness Award by incorporating traffic camera footage in Red Light Videos and promoting them on social media.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Technology
Calgary’s Sensor Network Will Monitor Noise Ordinances & More
Calgary’s LoRaWAN -- a long-range, low power digital wireless network -- sensors will be used to categorize noises like gun shots, trains, construction and road noise through the work of a government partnership. The smart city solution could improve enforcement of noise ordinances and more.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Technology
Google Adds Local Prescription Drug Disposal Locations
Local prescription drug disposal locations are now available in Google Maps and appear in search results. More data is needed from states and public health bodies.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Public Safety
Resources: Learning The Pathways to Violence Can Prevent Violent Attacks
As part of efforts to address terrorism, domestic terrorism and mass casualty incidents, DHS offers an explanatory video and fact sheet on the Pathways to Violence.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Workforce Development
After The Shooting: Self-Funded Workers Comp & Advocacy-Based Claims Management
San Bernardino County’s self-funded workers comp system was investigated following a 2015 mass shooting attack. Implementing advocacy-based claims management may better manage treatment for victims.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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Andrea Fox
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Emergency Management
‘Ready Girl’ Offers Lesson in Engaging Youth on Disaster Preparedness
Ready New York’s Katelyn James created Ready Girl, a superhero that is super prepared and engaging youth on what they need to know in an emergency.
December 26, 2019 04:11 AM
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