For years, Miami Beach has experienced increased flooding, especially during King Tides. A combination of atmospheric events (rainfall, tropical storms, etc.), tidal effects, hydrological and hydrogeological characteristics, and sea level rise make the situation of the City of Miami Beach unique when compared to other coastal cities locally and regionally. For this reason, the City decided to take aggressive action by setting short, mid, and l...

The OpTac International Tactical Command Program, hosted by the Washtenaw Metro SWAT Team, will be held October 2-4, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. MCOLES Certified-Use of 302 Funds approved for Michigan law enforcement agencies. This program provides attendees with realistic guidelines and practical exercises to prepare for and enhance their command of Special Weapons and Tactics teams. Classroom presentations and tabletop exercises provide a d...

Join us for a complimentary breakfast event, Perspectives on Health Disparities in Medicare Bundled Payments, on Tuesday, October 3, from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the Bloomberg Government offices. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has been transitioning from fee-for-service to value-based delivery and payment models, which reward value and merit over quantity of services. The goal is to manage costs while delivering high-quality care...

The OpTac International Police Sniper Program, hosted by the Greeley Police Dept., will be held September 18-22, 2017 in Greeley, Colorado. This intense program prepares law enforcement snipers for emergency response operations and surveillance details that require observation and concealment techniques. From basic to advanced techniques, this course will benefit officers without sniper experience, as well as veteran snipers. A strong emphasis...

Leonard Matarese returns with a police-only presentation to help you make informed policy decisions by knowing what to ask of your police departments. How many police officers do you really need? How well is your police department performing? Are "officers per 1,000" and "number of calls" really meaningful measures? Matarese will tackle these questions and provide data that will help you rethink the workforce allocation of your police departme...

(DSB) Designing Secure Buildings: Integrating Security Technologies – This 3-day workshop is designed to familiarize students with twenty-one design principles used in preventing and detecting criminal activity and reducing the effects of acts of terrorism on the safety of personnel and damage to facilities and critical infrastructure. Specific modules include; Terrorism Ideologies, Security Basics, Philosophies and Design Strategies, Bl...

Dam Safety 2017 is the leading conference in the United States dedicated to dam and levee safety engineering and technology transfer and will once again bring together nearly 1,000 individuals dedicated to advancing the dam and levee safety community. Join us for three full days of educational programming, networking, specialty workshops, amazing field trips, an exhibit hall with over 100 exhibitors and sponsors, and so much more.

The Route Fifty Navigator Awards identify and highlight individuals and teams of state and local innovators, technologists, leaders, and rising stars who have demonstrated their ability to conceive and implement great ideas. In 2017 we are traveling across the country to talk with exceptional individuals about their collaborative skills, leadership styles, and innovative programs.Route Fifty is headed to Sacramento to highlight the innovations...

(DEP) Drills & Exercise Planning and Development – Geared for those who must evaluate training plans, drills and other operational factors during extreme conditions. For three days, a series of table-top and field evaluations are designed by the students and tested. Students are exposed to armed forces style combat training type stress. Upon completion students will be able to design, development and conduct “live, virtual and...

The Association of State Floodplain Managers invites local floodplain administrators, flood development permitting professionals, and other interested practitioners to our upcoming webinar, "Structural Elevation (Raising Buildings) for Flood Hazard Mitigation: Elevation Basics" on August 30 at 1:00pm Central Time. Structural elevation is a proven method for flood hazard mitigation. Elevation reduces the risk of flooding and lowers the cost of...