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.
The state’s new law went into effect in April 2021, but because of a two-year implementation period, it didn’t impact people until now
The Cellphone Jamming Reform Act seeks to allow state and federal prisons to use cellphone jamming systems
The grant, which is half of the project, will fund emergency call boxes, improve security cameras and add new fencing mesh
Philip D. White, master fire service instructor, addressed planning effective first responder incident preparedness and recovery training sessions at the recent California Mobile Command Center Expo.
EMS and 911 dispatchers at call centers can use this online toolkit created by NHTSA to increase survival after cardiac arrest.
Dispatchers and others will be able to search for 911 center information using a landmark, name or address on the new Web-based, map-enabled PSAP registry.
One EMS professional offers five insights on modernizing 911 dispatch communication centers.
The 2019 APCO Public Safety Broadband Summit examined NG911 funding and implementation challenges on the local level as it explores the future with NG911.
Coexisting LMR and LTE systems can help keep your public safety agencies running smoothly while FirstNet evolves.
Government communications have improved in the fight to address cyber attacks on public resources. While it is difficult for state and local governments to fight the barrage of rapidly changing cybersecurity threats, there is help for them
Top issues include economic development, infrastructure and public health while parks and recreation and police department are important areas of focus for mayors in their 2019 state of cities speeches, according to the National League of Cities.
Bad weather happens, but good contingency plans can increase the safety of residents and visitors at festivals. These severe weather planning resources can help local governments reduce their public event risks.
Is your city vulnerable? Here’s two key things to know about the Baltimore ransomware attack
Counter-terrorism units monitor chat rooms, online forums and more to detect the radicalization of homegrown extremists and prevent their violent attacks.
San Francisco became the first city to impose a facial recognition ban on all city government agencies, including police
Through its free connected safety platform, Noonlight shares critical caller information with 911 dispatchers and first responders in real-time -- situational and contextual data like GPS-location, medical history and more.
More than 5,000 emergency managers from 19 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico registered for an account to access the new Web-based HURREVAC hurricane decision support system developed by DHS, FEMA, the National Hurricane Center and others.
East Liverpool police partnered with the local health department to establish pop-up movie nights in neighborhoods throughout the city to enhance public safety community engagement and advance public health outreach.
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