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.
Despite being in use for only a month, the system has already assisted the North Liberty Police Department in multiple cases
Participants in the discussion organized by the Minnesota Ambulance Association spoke on reimbursement, tax burdens and staffing
After-action reports and investigations revealed issues with alert systems in past wildfires as well as the timeliness of notifications
Learn about education grant-funding opportunities to keep students safe and healthy now and in the coming years
Officials say that civil service testing has become a hindrance in attempts to recruit and hire officers in a timely manner
Sheriff Vernon Betts wants $2 million in funding for police take-home radios that would replace current outdated equipment
“This is not a tank. This is a replacement vehicle,” one councilman said after receiving public criticism regarding the purchase
But there’s a catch: the deputy chiefs would have to dismiss any legal complaints or lawsuits filed against the city that are related to their employment
The Cuyahoga County Diversion Center is for people exhibiting signs of mental illness or addiction who also are accused of committing non-violent crimes
“The Road Home” follows six individuals on the road from incarceration to supervision miles away
The system consists of a motion sensor at the end of a highway exit ramp triggering flashing red lights to alert drivers
The mayor has already committed nearly $195M in government funding on police perks, a plan intended to retain officers
The RMUC program goal is to enhance the security posture of rural, municipal and small investor-owned electric utilities
The document aims to provide an interrelated system among recruitment, screening, officer accountability and promotion, and officer wellness
Mayor Adams said he didn’t plan to fire the aide for making disparaging remarks about him, but changed his mind when he saw footage of the staffer belittling NYPD cops
The report identified flaws including haphazard deployment based on gut decisions, outdated technology and using sworn officers to perform admin tasks
The government will be offering $1M grants starting next year for up to 15 states to expand current mental health centers
Even more say they don’t feel safe walking around downtown Portland at night
With “11 people dying by gunfire in the past 7 days,” a rapid response systems needs to be in place said Detroit Police Chief James White
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