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.
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Richland County officials hope renovations, corrections officer sign-on bonuses and tighter policies can turn the jail around
“Nothing is more harmful to the growth of our state than criminals who roam our streets with little fear of punishment,” Missouri State House Speaker Jon Patterson said
Supporters of the curfew say it’s aimed at keeping young people safe from historic rates of gunfire in the city
“My pension is the exact same as it was when I retired 34 years ago,” said Robert McCann, a retired police officer
Officials say the cameras are long overdue for the troopers, the largest law enforcement agency in the state
The president is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses
Vine Grove Police Chief Kenneth Mattingly got the idea for the vending machine after a call officers responded to earlier this year
Some jails have also increased the availability of Narcan to reverse opioid overdoses
The study found that familiarity with law enforcement technology creates 81% more trust with the public
Strong branding establishes a law enforcement agency as a credible and trustworthy source of information
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act includes funding to expand mental health and support services in schools
“I’m afraid someone is going to get hurt or killed on my watch. I don’t want to get sued. If I get sued, you all will get sued.”
If approved by voters, the ballot measure would give the board the authority to remove a sheriff “for cause” on a four-fifths vote of the five-member panel
Colette Peters, former director of the Oregon state prison system, replaces Michael Carvajal
After touring newly built jails, Cuyahoga County Jail Administrator Ronda Gibson has design ideas to improve inmate processing, housing and CO training areas
Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office earns CALEA, ACA, and NCCH accreditation for the second time
Peters vowed to put the wellness of federal correctional officers at the top of her priority list
The small village has been without a chief since 2020 and hasn’t had officers to patrol the community for four years
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