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.
Union president for COs jokes that “everything runs off duct tape and band-aids” in the understaffed prison with failing infrastructure
Deputies found tobacco, meth, fentanyl and a syringe on an inmate returning from furlough
Cambria County Prison, Laurel Highlands Region Police Crisis Intervention Team and the Cambria County Coroner’s Office partner with community college
The FBI is responding to law enforcement’s call to upgrade and update the nation’s crime statistics by transitioning from the Summary Reporting System (SRS) to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) by January 1, 2021.
Facebook local alerts feature makes it easier for local governments and public safety agencies to relay vital information to citizens during emergencies.
Here’s what first responders want children to know about calling 911
Richard Spiers examines five media-relevant issues related to how local governments are affected by officer involved shootings.
Fewer first responders and more large-scale disasters strap local rescue and recovery services, but increasing emergency training, coordinating regional response resources and preparing the public improves community resilience.
Tornado drills sharpen severe weather safety plans and make local emergency management practices better.
A new documentary chronicles the ‘alarming’ rate of domestic violence in Spokane County, Washington, as well as the cross-departmental coalition that’s working to end it.
Evolving PSAP technology makes it easier to save lives, but also makes it more difficult to protect from cyber threats.
According to former police officer Justin Freeman, an officer’s own body language can make or break community relationships, and training programs should take note
Henry County was found liable for a 911 call error that led to a Clinton, Missouri, officer’s death.
As winter approaches, the city of Spokane considers suspending or not enforcing sit-lie ordinances that ban encampments in public places.
The city of Austin puts mental health clinicians at Austin-Travis County 911 Center and beefs up community paramedics staff
The conference, to be held November 5-7, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, features industry leaders, FAA experts and practitioners from several states and offers demonstrations, presentations, industry panels and networking opportunities.
A dispatcher trainer and a police chief offer tips that can help first responders consider bias and stay within fourth amendment rights when receiving or following up on suspicious person calls.
Each year SAFECOM provides guidance on applying for emergency communications grants. The agency provides advice on the federal government’s five priorities for interoperable emergency communications projects.
Former Baltimore Ravens Coach Brian Billick’s advice can help emergency communications centers improve team building.
