Public Safety
Public Safety is a top priority for local and state government agencies, encompassing the protection of citizens through law enforcement, emergency response, and crime prevention strategies. Effective public safety measures are essential for maintaining order and ensuring the well-being of communities. This directory offers articles on public safety and related topics like Emergency Management, which focuses on preparing for and responding to natural disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies that impact community safety.
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The Bureau of Justice Assistance is supporting a number of partner city law enforcement and other agencies with funding to advance justice information sharing solutions.
The REMCDP grant was created to work with a public health or medical organization to identify barriers and create solutions for rural emergency communications.
The CDC has opened a cooperative agreement funding opportunity that could provide up to $5 million for emergency response when a public health crisis occurs.
Two opportunities will provide more than $50 million in school safety and security grants to Pennsylvania schools.
The 2018 AFG grants are open until October 26, 2018.
The police grant provides departments with reimbursement costs for pursuing, training and compensating individuals with nontraditional backgrounds as new recruits.
The FY 18 Justice Assistance Grants focus on officer safety, violent crime, border security and collaboration and partnerships.
The 911 Upgrade Grant Program supports migration to an IP-enabled emergency network, and adoption and operation of NG911 services and applications.
The Stop School Violence Act of 2018 provided funding for grants to help with threat assessment and the creation of technology solutions to increase anonymous reporting options.
COPS School Violence Prevention Program grants provide funding for law enforcement coordination, notification technology and violence-deterrent methods.
Grant funds assist IUPUI researchers in developing a system that can predict crime, allowing law enforcement to allocate resources where they are needed most.
Pennsylvania’s Governor’s Office is awarding $1.5 million in grants towards gun violence reduction programs with proven effectiveness.
Cyclist and pedestrian safety programs could be funded through grants offered by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.
Up to $50 million in CSSI grants are available to fund research related to school safety, including school shootings, bullying and SRO programs.
America’s aging municipal buildings continue to demand increased attention, renovations and upgrades to maintain quality. State and federal grants may help defray costs
Texas State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) anti-terrorism grants of $2,500 and up help fund projects in six different areas under THIRA to deter and fight terrorism.
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