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.
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson credits the jail’s IGNITE program for improving outcomes and easing staff stress
The AI camera alerted the Orange County Fire Authority to a fire in a remote canyon without getting a 911 call from a person
The Lancaster County Prison warden said most funds will go to staffing for chronic care, mental health and medication-assisted treatment
The first responders on bicycles will be able to respond to medical emergencies more quickly than on larger apparatus
Council members say bargaining with the Seattle Police Officers Guild will delay layoffs until November
At question is whether the state’s Marsy’s Law amendment allows for municipalities to be treated as victims of a crime
Working groups on digital connectivity press on as the pandemic exposes and exacerbates the digital divide; goals set and preliminary solutions discussed
Columbia’s Chief Information Officer Jim Chapdelaine shares his insight on how cities can better integrate technology for mission-critical tasks
The City of Elgin, Illinois, is using ArcGIS to help keep citizens informed about local case loads and critical services
As governments look for ways to continue to provide necessary services to domestic abuse victims, Uber and Lyft have come forward to lend helping hands
Blackboard Learn now meets the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program’s rigorous safety and security standards
Four sheriffs in the northwestern Lower Peninsula called governor’s orders a “vague framework of emergency laws” that are frustrating citizens
The Pinellas County Commission is considering reopening beaches for residents to exercise, but law enforcement remain concerned about the spread of COVID-19
Church officials believe they have been singled out for their religion, especially after eight police officers ticketed congregants $500 apiece for attending services
The information will be shared with 911 dispatch centers and first responders statewide
Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time
Durham, N.C. looks to a future of shared economic prosperity while facing COVID-19 and a malware attack
The chiefs requested a six-month ban in a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis
Police departments are instituting new measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19 while working under unclear directives from state leaders
