With a growing number of dams approaching their design service life, dam safety engineers are looking for ways to mitigate the risks related to public safety, aging infrastructure and rising maintenance costs. Modernizing dam monitoring and maintenance practices with digital advancements, including the latest automated condition monitoring solutions, drone-captured reality modeling and digital twins, are giving public sector dam operators tool...

In this exclusive webinar edition of Ask the CIO, host Jason Miller and his guest, Quinn Palmer, national operations director of small uncrewed aircraft systems at the Customs and Border Protection will discuss the impact of drones and how technology is evolving to meet mission and security needs today. In addition, Chris Stock, vice president of mission success with global government at Skydio will provide an industry perspective. Learning Ob...

Discover new strategies for compliance to build a safer workplace at this can’t-miss annual event, presented by the Central Indiana Chapter of ASSP and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in partnership with INSafe and the Coalition for Construction Safety. 2024 Safety Conference Highlights Include: Indiana Forklift Rodeo Engaging keynote speakers, including NFL Legend Terry Bradshaw NEW! OSHA 10-Hour Course for General Industry to be offere...

With law enforcement under intensive scrutiny, community engagement is more important than ever before. That scrutiny, however, also bred distrust of police, so old engagement strategies may no longer be effective. This panel discussion will share fresh ideas from leaders in community policing that have proven successful around the country. Most of the ideas you can implement at little to no cost with existing resources. If you’re lookin...

In this webinar, we will discuss current cutting-edge issues involving many facets of law enforcement and criminal justice in general. We will examine styles of policing along with their pros and cons, the use of force along with use of force data, and legal issues including case law and liability-related matters such as immunity. We will look at police reform efforts through the ages and what some now propose. We will examine the role of ethi...

The Annual Meeting has many popular features: A range of informative and timely workshops Compelling and inspiring speakers A general business meeting and important policy discussions A robust Trade Show featuring the latest services andsolutions for cities and towns The MMA’s Annual Meeting is a great opportunity for local officials to: Learn about solutions to problems facing your community Meet people who can assist you with resources...

On-scene commanders make decisions in the high-threat law enforcement context of hostage rescue, armed barricaded suspects, and armed suicidal individuals that can result in successful or catastrophic outcomes. The OpTac International Critical Incident Leadership and Decision-Making Program is based on Dr. Stuart A. Meyers’ research published in the books, High-Threat Decisions: When It’s a Matter of Life and Death and SWAT Operati...

Our Public Safety Summit is an online event that will bring together all types and levels of public safety officials - law enforcement, fire, EMS, telecommunications, emergency management and allied emergency responders from around the United States and internationally. It is designed to be an incredible learning opportunity for everyone that attends. Attendees will walk away with several educational resources, tips, and strategies that they c...

In our continuous effort to best equip our public safety personnel with the most advanced skills and knowledge, we will present a comprehensive training program focused on combating violent crime. The training aims to enhance your understanding of the complexities surrounding violent crimes and equip the attendee(s) with practical tools and strategies to effectively address and mitigate these incidents. Lead instructors will be from the Fayett...

Explore how one major cloud and AI-provider, Microsoft, has approached generative AI design and risk mitigation, as well as industry practices and recommendations. We will learn about the building blocks of responsible AI systems design; including practical approaches for identifying, measuring, and mitigating harms, and ensuring that controls are engineered into AI systems at the outset. Generative Artificial Intelligence represents one of th...