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.
Many swatting calls were reported across the state during 2022, including a false report of an active shooter that sent hundreds of students into lockdown
More than $200K of DOC officer Edward Johansen’s total pay was from overtime
Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay criticized the federal response to the uptick in migrant arrivals, saying they were stretching local resources
Search and rescue and recovery for Bay County residents, businesses and municipal services is challenged by power outages after Hurricane Michael.
From federally-funded intrusion detection sensors, audits and a mechanism for information sharing, DHS says election security has advanced.
Learn how a digital self-assessment tool being designed for PSAPs will assist with NG911 readiness and get best practices tips and resources for achieving interoperability.
A ransomware attack crippled the city of Atlanta. The following eight actions, including prevention, can help cities prepare for cyber crime.
Prepare for crisis response in three steps with crisis strategist Melissa Agnes. Learn how Mountain View Police and others built trust that carried them through the crisis
Disaster management is a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating and taking corrective actions to ensure effective incident response.
Emergencies require a hashtag strategy; these time-tested tips can help local governments craft their crisis communications on social media
Hurricane Florence may have slowed, but the storm surge has led to numerous swift-water rescues in New Bern, North Carolina, requiring critical safety points for first responders.
Hurricane Florence is a Category 4 mid-Atlantic hurricane hours from landfall. At least 2 million people are under mandatory evacuation across three states.
Find out about four grants funding earthquake preparedness at schools.
Miami Beach had to move on climate adaptation with streets flooding on sunny days. ULI convened a panel and gave the city a report on what could be better.
NextGen data solutions offer the city of St. Petersburg speed and efficiency for data-rich applications, analytics and daily operations.
Partnering with schools to disseminate “Stop the Bleed” training through a train-the-trainer model is a priority for Howard County.
Emergency managers can help prepare communities for disasters and other roadside emergencies with training for off-road vehicle rescue.
The FortifyFL suspicious activity reporting app will put the power to “see something, say something” to public safety officials in the hands of every student.
After Hurricane Harvey, the Houston Fire Department asked the city to invest in rescue boats and other equipment to empower a better response to large flooding disasters. Here’s the status one year later.
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