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.
“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
The National Institute of Standards and Technology found that facial recognition accuracy could fall below 10% when using ceiling-mounted cameras commonly found in stores and government buildings
In June, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued a security directive to county boards instructing them to install the alarms, conduct assessments and training on physical threats and cybersecurity and change email systems, among other measures.
Eighty percent of the state’s rural emergency medical services rely on volunteers, according to the Minnesota Department of Health, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find volunteers to answer the call.
Rural residents experience mental disorders and drug addiction just as much as their urban counterparts, and their need for mental health services is similar. But rural suicide rates are greater than urban ones, and the gap has grown steadily since 1999.
Setting examples, planning small victories and inspiring shared visions can help your PSAP attract and retain great employees.
The governor’s office said in an email that the Louisiana National Guard and state police are helping the city gauge the effects of the suspected attack, the second in a matter of days.
The data shows that nearly 80% of the guns used to commit crimes in New Jersey are from out of state.
“This latest Grand Jury report confirms what many of us have feared,” said Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, “that our schools are still not as safe as they could be.”
In February, Jazmine Headley testified before the city council about the incident, which offered her a public apology and passed legislation aimed at improving how people are treated at benefits offices.
The city is not insured for such an attack
Many of the city’s black residents have disengaged from the process, feeling their voices don’t matter
The job of a Metro Net dispatcher today makes 25 years ago seem like the dark ages.
Ohio City Offers $300 in Gift Cards to 1,300 People to Install Smart Vehicle Technology for Research
During Columbus’ Connected Vehicle Environment research program, on-board devices will be installed on public and private vehicles so they receive in-vehicle alerts, including blind-spot detection and rear-end collision warnings.
Cradlepoint’s Estee Woods shares her predictions of where public safety technology is heading for 2020 and beyond.
Mobile outreach is just one of the services Redlands Police Department provides thanks to a $600,000 Homeless Emergency Aid Program grant.
Officials say efforts to make areas more fire safe are undercut by property owners who refuse to let fire crews work on their property.
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