Public Safety Resources

May 30, 2018

Gender in First Response: How Biology and Physiology Shape Male and Female Responders

Gender politics project a considerable presence in most of the working world. So too do ills associated with gender, like sexual harassment and discrimination. The resultant effect is especially pronounced in historically male-dominated fields such as first response, where biases in hiring and testing practices have contributed to an ongoing, undeniable gender gap. Physiological, mental, and societal differences between males and females may further contribute, as can the broad, often volatile range of opinions surrounding gender issues. This paper will explore the biological and societal aspect of first response’s gender gap, reflecting on scientific research, statistical analysis, and real-world examples to provide context and factual basis; it will then discuss the benefits of a gender-aware approach to the hiring and continued employment of first responders of both genders.

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Desk of Training Coordinator
May 21, 2018

10 Time-Saving Tips for Training Coordinators

As a training coordinator, time can be an asset or a hurdle. Your ability to manage it effectively will largely decide which.

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May 21, 2018

Avoiding the Perils of Siloization with Effective Training Management

For public and private organizations, overcoming so-called “information silos” (practices and policies that inhibit efficient information sharing) is a major concern. In first response, where documentation is heavy and digital systems often serve as islands unto themselves, the sense of urgency is even greater. Acadis, a Training Management System (TMS) designed to streamline and automate training processes, can help responder agencies overcome an area of response work fraught with “siloized” information—especially when used alongside its suite of powerful modules.

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Apr 19, 2018

Envisage Adds Exposure Tracker to Growing Line of First Responder Solutions

Envisage Technologies is pleased to announce its acquisition of the California-based company, VaultRMS, and the addition of the Exposure Tracker™ product to Envisage’s growing list of technology solutions built specifically for our nation’s first responders. The addition of Exposure Tracker will further Envisage’s founding vision of improving the readiness and safety of our nation’s first responder communities.

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Apr 18, 2018

First Response Canines Prove Police, Fire Work is a Dog’s World

Who doesn’t love dogs? Canines could not be better at meeting human needs if they were designed that way — and their skills truly shine when placed in first response roles.

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Apr 16, 2018

High-Stakes Testing: How to Get Ahead of Cheating

In this webinar, learn how you can detect and prevent cheating by understanding the what, why, and how of creating a trustworthy exam process.

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Apr 13, 2018

Envisage Releases Latest Feature-Rich Update of Acadis Readiness Suite

Envisage Technologies, the leading provider of law enforcement and public safety training and compliance solutions, recently launched a significant update to their Acadis Readiness Suite training management software. This update enhances and adds new functionality that automates training assignments based on career roles, Workflow support for training operations, and marks the launch of the new Acadis Accounting module.

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Fire & Rescue
Apr 6, 2018

Years Removed from 9/11 Attacks, Health Effects Linger for First Responders

Where were you on September 11, 2001? For those of us who watched from a TV screen or computer monitor, the day’s horrible events created ripples that carry to the…

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Apr 5, 2018

High-Stakes Testing: The Rise of Cheating in Public Safety

In this webinar, Chief Clive Savacool and Gerry Roberts, J.D. reflect on recent scandals, discuss how agencies are reacting, and summarize the waves of litigation that cheating can create.

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Mar 28, 2018

How Acadis Meets Your Specific LMS Needs

If you have managed training, you know doing a good job goes well beyond the classroom. Recordkeeping matters, as do administrative functions like inventory, training staff logistics, and enrollment. While you may currently rely on a number of digital and manual systems to ensure your personnel receive the best possible education—and though reliance on “legacy” systems may make you reluctant to pursue an upgrade to your current processes—Acadis represents a better approach: a single platform that considers every aspect of training and groups it into an efficient, streamlined, and modular grouping of tools to help your training program thrive.

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