Greg Friese, MS, NRP

From the Editorial Director

Greg Friese, MS, NRP, is the Lexipol Editorial Director, leading the efforts of the editorial team on PoliceOne, FireRescue1, Corrections1, EMS1 and Gov1. Greg has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's degree from the University of Idaho. He is an educator, author, paramedic and runner. Greg is a three-time Jesse H. Neal award winner, the most prestigious award in specialized journalism, and 2018 and 2020 Eddie Award winner for best Column/Blog. Ask questions or submit article ideas to Greg by emailing him at gfriese@lexipol.com and connect with him on LinkedIn.

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Poll call: First responders lack the funds to purchase equipment and technology
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A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
1-click Prime Day tips for public safety
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What's on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day for your department and community
First responders, are your families ready for a disaster?
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These 3 actions will help prepare your family in case of a natural disaster, so that you are able to help others
Too many lives lost: Marking painful milestones from shootings, ODs and COVID-19
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Reflecting on the pain of 10 killed in a hate-driven shooting, 100,000 dead of drug overdoses and 1 million lost to COVID-19
3 can’t-miss books published for public safety leaders in 2021
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Daily reading will make you a better provider, stronger leader and a more gracious colleague
Cyberattackers are coming for public safety; prepare now
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Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
How to increase EMS funding in three clicks
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Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons
Rapid response: EMS needs to anticipate, prepare for violent attacks
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Violent incidents in NYC and Arkansas are grim reminders that medics are regularly threatened, attacked and harmed by the people they have been called to assist
5 things a lame-duck Trump presidency can do for EMS
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President Trump and Congress have 7 weeks to support bipartisan opportunities to improve EMS safety, reimbursement, recognition and pay
A plea for renewed commitment to COVID-19 prevention
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Recent first responder LODDs underscore the virus’ devastating impact on public safety
Is a furlough in your future? Plan now.
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5 ways to prepare for and navigate a furlough at your public safety department
COVID-19: A generational leadership crisis
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The deaths of fire, law enforcement, corrections and EMS leaders and personnel will have a decades-long impact on department operations, safety and capability
School resource medic: A new role for EMS as kids go back to school
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With EMS run volume down 25% or more in many communities, how can EMTs and paramedics help in schools with COVID-19 screening, role modeling healthy behavior and teaching life-saving skills?
Face masks: Here’s what cops, firefighters, medics and COs have to say about use, policy and effectiveness
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Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses
Crisis comms: Saying nothing is the worst strategy
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An enduring lesson for public safety leadership in recent years is that the public wants and expects accurate information, transparency
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