Public Safety Resources

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Aug 19, 2021

Four Tips for Incorporating Online Training for Firefighters

Fire departments and agencies are seeing numerous benefits from transitioning to online training, but making the switch isn’t always easy. Learn what other fire organization have done and how you can make the transition easier.

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Infographic - In House vs Full-Stack Cloud Security
Aug 18, 2021

In-House vs. Full-Stack Cloud Security Infographic

While keeping some aspects of your IT stack in-house might be appealing, organizations that turn to full-stack cloud solutions are more likely to stay secure and can better focus on their critical operations.

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Security Check - IE11
Aug 17, 2021

Security check: IE11 is on Its Way Out

Legacy systems might be tying you down to IE11, which is on its way out, losing support, and will be more vulnerable going forward. Are you ready? Here’s how to have a conversation with your IT team.

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Free Resource - The Emergency Communications Toolkit
Aug 11, 2021

The Emergency Communications Toolkit

Emergency communication specialists and dispatchers work tirelessly to support public safety. How can their leaders support them in return? Whether you’re in charge of a 911 PSAP or another emergency…

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Aug 10, 2021

Reclassifying Emergency Communications: Proposed Legislation May Support Retention Efforts

The 911 SAVES Act, if passed, would bring dispatchers and communication specialists closer in line with other public safety professionals and allow emergency communication centers and PSAPs to better recruit and retain their personnel.

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Compassion Fatigue
Aug 5, 2021

Compassion Fatigue and What First Responder Organizations Can Do

While there is no single answer to compassion fatigue, these strategies can help organizations provide better support to their people, many of whom may be struggling without even knowing it.

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Aug 3, 2021

Clearing the Path for Successful Tech Adoption

Explore tips for ensuring a smooth adoption of a new system or tool. Help your personnel with the right approach and educational foundation, and they’ll be ready for launch day.

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Jul 27, 2021

Why One Mayor Funded a Police Social Worker Program

With police departments across the country revisiting the intersection of social work and police work, what do departments need to consider? Read on for a mayor’s perspective on the deliberations and reasons behind his support for embedded social workers.

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Jul 15, 2021

Measuring What Matters: The Outcomes and Impact of Science-based Training

Mapping performance goals to departmental and governmental needs may reveal areas where existing performance indicators could be more refined.

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Jul 14, 2021

Illinois Fire Service Institute Selects the Acadis® Readiness Suite to Upgrade Fire Academy Training Certification Testing and Compliance Process

The Acadis® Readiness Suite gives Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) the tools needed to deliver certification testing more efficiently to first responders across the state.

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