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• Reasons why you should spend your ARP funding now (infographic)

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  Agencies have substantial discretion to spend money in ways that best suit the needs of constituents. Some of the ways might surprise you.

• State and local cybersecurity grant program: what you need to know

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  $185 million in formula-based funding is available to boost local government resilience to cyberattacks

• Report: Majority of U.S. supports police, but greater understanding of police tech needed

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  The study found that familiarity with law enforcement technology creates 81% more trust with the public

• How to boost your organization’s cybersecurity, including getting grant funding (infographic)

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  As ransomware and other attacks continue to threaten public safety organizations, here’s how to guard against these events

• 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 2022 for your department and community

• 5 tips for aligned strategic initiatives and better performance management (eBook)

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  To truly show impact in state and local government, it's important to stay focused on results and the efficient use of scarce resources

• It’s time to break up with Excel

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  Gain efficiencies and enhance your budgeting process with a modern budgeting technology

• Next Generation 911: Why your agency's success and community's safety depends on having updated technology

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  NG911 technology breaks down borders and removes the roadblocks that hinder responders from doing their job – saving lives

• The dollars are in the details: How to make your case to win grant funding (infographic)

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  Download this free guide for tips to help you and your department craft a successful grant application

• FTOs and department culture: It always comes back to training

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  One of the most overlooked aspects when it comes to law enforcement culture is how officers are trained within the organization

• Equipping your campus to meet tomorrow’s challenges today (eBook)

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  Download your free guide to technology and grants funding to help schools increase campus safety, as well as access for remote learners

• 5 ways to use vehicle data to proactively promote public safety

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  In addition to investigating crimes, vehicle data can be used to address traffic hotspots, pinpoint problem areas and even predict and prevent crashes

• The American Rescue Plan: Maximize your access to this unprecedented funding opportunity

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  Be sure to prepare your budget, outline financial need and gather qualitative and quantitative examples that demonstrate the need for funding

• Why CAD-to-CAD networks are mission-critical in emergency services

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  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

• 6 things you need to know about ARP funding opportunities (infographic)

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  Here’s how your agency can tap into federal funds available under the American Rescue Plan to help recover costs and improve communications systems and other critical tools

• 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

• Legislation to expand first responder disability, death benefits reintroduced in Congress

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  The Protecting America's First Responders Act of 2021 would expand eligibility for benefits and address delays in processing claims

• Wis. governor signs bill providing PTSD workers' comp for FFs, police

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  Under the bill, first responders no longer need to prove their stress was unusual compared to their coworkers' to receive compensation

• NJ cops, firefighters can retire early under 'burnout bill' signed by governor

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  The new law allows public safety workers who reach 20 years of service within the next two years to retire with a pension, regardless of their age

• New Ariz. law reduces workers' comp barriers for firefighters with cancer

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  The bill further protects female firefighters by adding breast cancer and ovarian cancer to the list of qualifying diseases

• Spotlight: GreenKey technology aims to improve police accountability and transparency

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  The company's goal is to increase the number of positive interactions between LEOs and civilians by improving officer training

• Kansas bill would provide workers' comp for first responders with PTSD

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  Currently, the state only provides coverage for PTSD if there is a corresponding physical injury

• Ga. city offers first responders extra vacation time, other incentives to get COVID-19 vaccine

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  Decatur officials said approximately 40-45% of the city's first responders and public works employees have been vaccinated so far

• ND House passes bill to extend health insurance to families of fallen first responders

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  The bill would apply to the spouses and children of police officers, corrections officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty after Jan 1. 2010

• Ala. House passes bill to help police, FFs with PTSD

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  The bill would provide disability payments and copay reimbursements for first responders with PTSD

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