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.
President Biden signed the bill to fix prison cameras after rampant staff sexual abuse, inmate escapes and high-profile deaths
The video detective squads take advantage of the more than 56,000 public and private surveillance cameras in the city
Homicides dropped by 20%, while the number of shootings decreased from 672 in 2021 to around 440 this year
Many homes still need to be repaired or rebuilt. Crucial work to shore up infrastructure is ongoing, or still hasn’t started
Cities across the country are reviewing and upgrading their emergency management protocol to ensure agencies are ready for worst case scenarios
New analysis reveals rising sea levels signal a potential rise in economic and insured losses from hurricane-driven storm surge across the U.S. coastline
Punishing storms in Texas test government emergency response
New York and New Jersey are investing in storm-proofing measures to be better prepared for inclement weather
Psychiatrists say disaster-related psychic trauma should be identified, triaged and treated the same as physical injuries.
The federal government may be unable to pass gun control legislation, but that doesn’t mean the local level is as stymied.
Law #5: “The Worst Case is the Easiest”
The awards are part of a strategic plan to advance technology, strengthen scientific research and translate knowledge to practice in the realm of criminal justice.
Funding priorities, based on the state’s Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act, include reducing racial and ethnic disparities, child maltreatment and safe schools.
Learn from past school safety grants to prepare your grant applications for the next round of funding.
The Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Grant Program was authorized by a 2016 federal law to supply $445 million over 10 years. But Congress didn’t fund the $10 million annual allotment for 2017 or 2018, and funded just $10 million of the $25 million authorized for 2019.
The funding, which comes via the 2018 STOP School Violence Act, will help state, local and tribal governments enhance school safety initiatives through threat assessment and reporting solutions.
A number of resources and grant opportunities exist to enhance campus safety and crime prevention.
The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants will help hundreds of communities across the country hire and train fire emergency professionals
Research has consistently shown that providing substance abuse treatment both during and after incarceration helps keep inmates drug free and out of the criminal justice system upon release.
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