SafeGov
SafeGov focuses on helping local and state government agencies protect their communities by implementing effective safety and security measures. This includes developing strategies for emergency preparedness, law enforcement, public health, and cybersecurity to ensure the well-being of citizens. Government agencies play a crucial role in fostering safe environments through proactive planning and resource allocation. This directory offers articles on SafeGov and related topics like Public Safety, which explores broader initiatives aimed at safeguarding the public from various threats.
Mold, leaks and dripping sewage plague Bay City Department of Public Safety’s police and fire facilities
Specialized Assistance For Everyone will run for five years in a pilot program with the Novato Police Department
The Scranton Fire Department spent years researching drone types and speaking with other departments using drones before making the purchase
The fire departments will use the grant money to replace older, failing firefighter radios and improve communication between departments
Harford County’s NEXT GEN Responders Student Loan Relief is an incentive in fire, EMS recruitment and retention
The grant connected seven rural Waushara County EMS stations via video for training and equipped vehicles with mobile hotspots and telehealth systems
El Paso County officials have relied on hazmat technicians to deal with suspicious ballots and ballots covered with urine and blood
First responders leverage AI for faster decision-making, but concerns about risks remain
The new, all-hazards data collection will begin to replace NFIRS in 2025
Amid ballot box burning and machete-wielding intimidators, law enforcement agencies across the nation affirm they are ready to ensure voters’ safety
Local government officials can increase online account security with 2FA
“As a first responder, I know first-hand the importance of being prepared, and this decision reflects my commitment to safety...on Election Day,” Gov. Joe Lombardo said
911 callers in Morgan County will have the option of sending images, video or live-streaming to a dispatcher
More cities have joined the East County EMS Nurse Navigation Program since its launch last year
States United Democracy Center, a non-partisan organization, discussed priorities for law enforcement during election season
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