Large-scale training facilities prepare responders for real-world disasters
Public safety organizations are building large-scale training facilities to expose emergency responders to real-world challenges.
View ArticleBetter prepared communities increase chances of survival
Communities are preparing residents to handle natural disasters in the absence of emergency responders.
View ArticleCitywide resilience overcomes urban stress and shock
Increasingly, the changing urban landscape creates physical, social and economic stress for large-population communities. To survive and recover requires citywide resilience efforts, such as those...
View ArticleDigital tools help authorities promote community policing
Digital tools, such as social media platforms and mobile apps, have changed the way law enforcement officers connect with the community and encourage participation in policing efforts.
View ArticleBracing for a zombie apocalypse teaches disaster preparedness
Presenting training material inside of an entertaining story draws attention to important information about disaster preparedness. The same knowledge and actions that are helpful when reacting to...
View ArticleOnline game encourages disaster preparedness through social sharing
The 30 Days, 30 Ways Challenge, an online game run by CRESA, encourages people and organizations to prepare for disasters by completing daily tasks.
View ArticleClear communication has more impact than military equipment
While departments evaluate the appropriateness of police militarization, researchers are looking for ways to improve the communication and judgment of officers who face stressful encounters with...
View ArticleTrends in disaster preparation for 2014
Agencies across the U.S. have adopted and expanded measures to improve disaster preparation in 2014, from cross-training professionals to implementing policies that promote continuous assessment.
View ArticleHow training impacted survival in 2014
This year marked notable advancements in training protocols for first responder disciplines, including law enforcement agents, emergency workers and even school teachers.
View ArticleCommunities alter infrastructure to improve disaster preparedness
To protect cities against the effects of increasingly volatile weather, officials are examining how best to alter infrastructures to mitigate storm damage.
View ArticleWhat warming weather means for curbing crime
There are strong correlations between rising temperatures and crime rates. To keep the public safe, leaders need not only to be aware of this relationship, but also to engage peers and the public in...
View ArticleNational Safety Month: Train to handle natural gas leaks
Pursuant to a recent court case in Wisconsin, first responders have an affirmative duty to act when there is a known and present danger.
View ArticleGIS and public records improve emergency response
Pre-incident planning is an essential component of modern fire response. However, developing a robust database of these plans can take years of sustained commitment at all levels of a department. By...
View ArticleDHS Federal Protective Service Chooses the Acadis® Readiness Suite to...
Envisage Technologies announced today it has been awarded a multi-year contract by the Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service (FPS). FPS chose the Acadis® Readiness Suite to replace...
View ArticleThorough recordkeeping makes K-9 searches legally defensible
K-9's go through some of the most rigorous training of any first responders, yet their unique role frequently makes their training the subject of litigation. K-9 legal cases provide public safety...
View ArticleKentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Selects the Acadis®...
Envisage Technologies announced today that it was chosen by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) to implement the Acadis® Readiness Suite to replace its legacy credentialing and...
View ArticleDrones offer significant advantages for firefighters
Firefighters can use unmanned aerial vehicles to support their mission, including tasks such as identifying the borders of wildfires and setting prescribed burns.
View ArticleMonths to Minutes: How Utah POST Streamlined Its Compliance Process
It's your job to ensure that the first responders under your watch are prepared for theirs. In this recorded 60-minute webinar, Scott Stephenson, Director of Utah POST, describes how he transformed the...
View ArticleSchool Safety in the 21st Century: Best Practices for Active Shooter Events
In the wake of escalating rates in school violence, the need for best practices in school safety are growing at an ever increasing pace. In this recorded webinar, Mason Wooldridge, president of...
View ArticleThorough recordkeeping makes K-9 searches legally defensible
K-9's go through some of the most rigorous training of any first responders, yet their unique role frequently makes their training the subject of litigation. K-9 legal cases provide public safety...
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