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.
EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care
The Masonville Fire Department will use the money to purchase new gear for up to 12 firefighters
It is time for an honest conversation about response times, reimbursement and funding solutions for the future of EMS
Gun violence has quickly emerged as a core issue for the former mayor’s presidential bid, as it has been for his political and philanthropic efforts for much of the last decade.
The easy-to-use checklist establishes a common terminology and identifies key milestones to help 911 call centers understand the multi-year NG911 implementation process.
According to the Florida Times-Union Editorial Board, Florida should continue to welcome self-driving technology but also be prepared to make common-sense safety features.
Many fire departments need community support for financial or organizational requests, and this requires a different type of preplanning and action.
There are 1,686 public housing units reserved for seniors and disabled people in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley and several times as many people are waiting for a vacancy.
Tennessee is one of only 14 states without a statutory requirement of a paper record of all ballots — regarded by most election security experts as crucial to ensuring accurate vote-counting.
Port Neches issued the voluntary order for its 50,000 residents late Wednesday after elevated levels of the chemical butadiene were detected.
The previous overall estimate for sea level rise affecting the region called for about 2 feet higher in 2060 than water levels generally were in 2000. Now, the forecast calls for almost 2.5 feet of encroaching water over that time span.
“Today’s tragic event shows that trained school resource officers can save lives,” Oshkosh Superintendent Vickie Cartwright said at a news conference.
“I do want people to know what’s in my heart. I’ve thought long and hard about this. No one should ever feel targeted or judged by the color of their skin, especially by police,” Bloomberg said.
Police said dealers are “emboldened” by using private groups on the social media site that allow them to limit who sees posts about firearms and drugs for sale.
An electrical engineering professor at Texas A&M University has created a tool that detects variations in electrical currents caused by deteriorating conditions or equipment and notifies utility operators so they can send a crew to fix the problems.
More than a dozen states are finally taking advantage of a five-year-old federal policy change that made it easier for schools to provide health care to millions of children across the country.
For the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista, Calif., the goal is to walk away from the initiative with a five-year strategic plan that will help mitigate the cost of living, improve access to childcare, address food and housing insecurity, and create a workforce pipeline for the region.
Patrick Peterson of AutoDetective explores the hurdles and benefits of autonomous vehicles in fleet management and law enforcement, from acquisition to maintenance, data security and offsetting expenses.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, a Democrat, said the two shootings reinforced the need to identify troubled students and get them the mental health services they need to prevent violence before it occurs.
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