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.
Editorial board believes sweltering conditions are contributing to a high quit rate among prison guards
Days before starting firefighter training EMT Arnaldo Rodriguez was brought before Chief Michael Gala and ordered to stay home
Firefighting foam entered the public water distribution system during a fatal fire in an apartment building for seniors
It started as a social media joke, but the Storm Area 51 -- an event so large local governments and public safety agencies normally request 6 months to plan -- is pressing Lincoln County Fire Protection District to be ready in 5-6 weeks.
Out in the field, wireless communications and data on building layouts can be critical incident command and officer safety challenges. Cutting edge broadband and cloud-based technologies offer solutions.
An evaluation and tabletop exercises of LA’s primary public health and public safety efforts to reduce violent extremism explored the basic steps and gaps cities may encounter in establishing secondary prevention programs
NEMA and IAEM say reprogramming federal Disaster Relief Funds puts assistance to disaster survivors at risk.
Grand Rapids police have been unnecessarily dispatched after 911 calls were made due to implicit bias or discrimination. As part of a larger human rights ordinance, the city has made bias crime reporting a civil infraction with penalties up to $500.
FirstNet officials attended individual engagements, workshops and summits with first responders to ensure the roadmap meets responders’ communication needs.
South Bend shares strategies and lessons learned in keeping on track with group violence intervention, improving efforts and creating impact with those at highest risk for violence.
Mass shootings are defined by the number of those that are killed and injured. Find out which were the worst mass shootings of 2018 and the deadliest so far in 2019
Emergency communications centers can protect their data through updating security technology, monitoring networks and preparing disaster recovery plans.
The FCC has approved Kari’s Law, which requires direct access to 911 on multi-line phones.
Zello announced at APCO 2019 that its push-to-talk mobile app will be free to first responders.
Improve public safety emergency communications by designing P25 systems and bringing stakeholders to the table early so systems are ready when you need them most.
Dr. Judy Riffle explores drone costs and drone grants that can help fund for first responder uses
DHS & FEMA are accepting FY 19 applications for Urban Search & Rescue management, training, equipment and storage and maintenance needs.
Increased bandwidth, low latencies enable advanced tech and better agency coordination with public safety communications in 5G, according to interviews with Telit.
Australian tech companies that specialize in AI, drones and GIS support for disaster mitigation planning, response and recovery can help U.S. governments prepare for and respond to growing disasters like firestorms and hurricanes.
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