Public Safety: Page 6

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    3 cities join lawsuit challenging mass layoffs of federal workers

    Unions, nonprofits and local governments allege the staff reductions threaten vital services and public safety.

    By • May 2, 2025
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    Smart Procurement Strategies for Safer Communities and Stronger Public Safety

    Public safety is a top priority for every community. From local festivals and large-scale public events to the everyday operations of fire departments, EMS teams, and law enforcement agencies, ensuring the safety of citizens requires a coordinated, well-equipped effort. Behind the scenes, procurement teams play a critical role—sourcing the essential tools, services, and technologies that make effective public safety operations possible. With increased pressure to do more with less, procurement professionals are turning to cooperative purchasing as a smarter, more efficient way to access reliable, innovative public safety solutions.

    May 1, 2025
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    Trump directs Justice Department, military to support local law enforcement

    The National Police Association applauds the order as providing needed support, while civil liberties groups warn of federal overreach and the danger of escalating tensions.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    Cities lose “critical guidance” from climate report: former NOAA official

    The National Climate Assessment provides region-specific projections for infrastructure planning, budgeting and emergency preparedness.

    By • April 30, 2025
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    'Sanctuary' Cities

    5 ‘sanctuary cities’ sue DHS to restore counterterrorism funds

    The cities allege the Department of Homeland Security is jeopardizing terror preparedness and radiological detection efforts after reimbursements have stalled for months.

    By • Updated June 17, 2025
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    The power of checkpoints: Protecting first responders’ emotional health

    As assistant chief at the Dallas Police Department, I saw firsthand how a lack of mental health support could erode officer morale and effectiveness. These experiences led me to develop Checkpoints.

    By Reuben Ramirez • April 25, 2025
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    Justice Department cancels hundreds of public safety grants

    The move will impede progress that’s been made on deterring crime, the U.S. Conference of Mayors says, calling for the grants’ reinstatement.  

    By • April 24, 2025
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    Nearly half of US residents breathe unhealthy air: report

    American Lung Association officials call for city leaders to speak up for federal support of air quality research amid record pollution levels.

    By • April 23, 2025
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    The growing challenge of traffic congestion on emergency response times

    EVP is one of the emerging technologies being developed and implemented to help reduce delays and accidents involving emergency vehicles. It is designed to provide a green light for emergency vehicles as they approach intersections, allowing them to pass through safely and quickly.

    By Timothy Menard • April 21, 2025
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    ICE agents denied entry into LAUSD elementary schools

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security maintains the incidents, which rattled the education community, were "wellness checks on children who arrived unaccompanied at the border." 

    By Naaz Modan • April 16, 2025
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    Housing, utilities and food among top US needs in 2024: United Way

    People across the country “are struggling to meet their basic needs,” UWW President and CEO Angela Williams said.

    By • April 2, 2025
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    Georgia County Streamlines Access to Supplies for Public Health, Medical Examiner, Fire & EMS Teams

    Success Story: Cobb County | Atlanta, Georgia

    By OMNIA Partners • April 1, 2025
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    Procurement’s Vital Role in Emergency Planning

    Preparing for a disaster tomorrow begins with a plan today. Whether the emergency is as minor as water damage from a broken pipe or as significant as a large-scale disaster, procurement professionals who have a coordinated plan in place can lead the way to faster response and recovery.

    By OMNIA Partners • April 1, 2025
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    Purchasing for Severe Weather Threats to Your School or Agency

    Procurement teams can take the lead on emergency preparedness and severe weather safety purchasing plans through their attention to detail and visibility into cooperative purchasing solutions. Have you analyzed and made predictions about how your supply chain would weather the storm? It’s especially critical now as organizations face higher supply chain risk due to the ongoing delays, shortages and geopolitical conflict.

    By OMNIA Partners • April 1, 2025
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    FEMA disaster preparedness role could decrease following Trump executive order

    The order tasks local governments with playing a "more active" role in disaster preparedness.

    By • March 28, 2025
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    Designing solutions, not barriers

    How cities and counties can transform mental health care through strategic civic innovation.

    By Jeff Lane • March 27, 2025
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    Nearly 3,000 city leaders gathered in Washington last week. Here’s what they had to say.

    Mayors, council members and nonprofit leaders heard from Vice President JD Vance, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and others at the National League of Cities meeting.

    By • March 21, 2025
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    City leaders name housing, public safety and infrastructure as top issues

    The National League of Cities Congressional City Conference brought together 3,000 city leaders to discuss these issues, with appearances from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Vice President JD Vance.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    US DOT asks DC transportation authorities to focus on cutting crime

    Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy directed Amtrak, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and the District Department of Transportation to report and take action to improve safety.

    By • March 7, 2025
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    Pilot program in Salem explores ways to mitigate rising flood risks and fill insurance gaps

    The public-private pilot program is designed to explore and evaluate measures that could lower flood risks for homeowners and renters and develop a base model that could be replicated in other communities. 

    By • March 3, 2025
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    Simulated wildfire evacuations could help save lives

    Evacuation simulation can accurately predict how long it will take to clear neighborhoods, informing emergency managers and law enforcement how much notice is needed for safe egress.

    By Bowen Kyle • Feb. 28, 2025
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    FTA postpones enforcement of state safety oversight rule for rail transit

    Though the rule was effective Jan. 1, the Federal Transit Administration is  postponing enforcement to March 20 in line with a Jan. 20 executive order.

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
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    Disaster Preparedness: The Three Ps for Organizational Resilience

    Leveraging Cooperative Purchasing for Emergency Response and Recovery

    By OMNIA Partners • Feb. 24, 2025
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    Local governments are acquiring more public safety technology, including transformative AI tools

    Data-driven tools are revolutionizing how law enforcement agencies detect, prevent and respond to criminal activity, enabling more proactive and efficient operations.

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 11, 2025
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    Starbucks reverses open-door policy as it pursues coffeehouse environment

    Under the new policy, customers will have to make a purchase if they want to hang out in Starbucks coffee shops or use its bathrooms.

    By Kristen Doerer • Jan. 15, 2025