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 grant, awarded by the Department of Justice’s Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services, will go toward funding contracted social workers and training members within the unit
The agency has spearheaded creative recruiting efforts, including virtual career fairs and advertising for candidates before movie screenings
25.1% of the drivers tested positive for THC, and nearly 20% had blood-alcohol levels beyond legal limits
The 911 Grant Program provides funding to PSAPs to help with migration to IP-enabled emergency networks, adoption of NG911 services and applications, interconnection with emergency response organizations and training of public safety personnel in 911 services.
South Dakota has the highest rates of human-contracted West Nile Virus. The state recently allocated $500,000, and more than $8 million since 2001, for mosquito control.
These DOJ grants can aid local law enforcement and partner agencies in improving use of technology to enhance child exploitation investigations.
The 911 Grant Program will provide emergency call centers around the country with grants to upgrade technology and resources that enhance public safety operations.
The U.S. has awarded a $2.3M grant to provide trauma training to high school age children so they can control severe bleeding until first responders arrive.
The DOJ grant is for local law enforcement agencies to enhance crime gun intelligence and forensics activities around illegal firearms used in violent crimes.
The REMCDP grant was created to work with a public health or medical organization to identify barriers and create solutions for rural emergency communications.
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is supporting a number of partner city law enforcement and other agencies with funding to advance justice information sharing solutions.
The CDC has opened a cooperative agreement funding opportunity that could provide up to $5 million for emergency response when a public health crisis occurs.
Hurricane recovery grants of $10,000 to $50,000 are available to assist with Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria recovery.
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