Lead time is critical when responding to public safety emergencies. Decision-makers need clarity and context as an event unfolds to effectively manage their operations to bolster first response, transportation, infrastructure protection and emergency management. Artificial intelligence can help deliver reliable, relevant, real-time information for public sector organizations to protect the people and communities they serve by providing them wi...

Join presenters from ICMA Corporate Partner, Center for Public Safety Management, as they discuss the current state of public safety in the US. Over the last few years, many jurisdictions across the United States have struggled with increases in violent crime, or the perception of such from their residents. This challenge has prompted the Department of Justice to develop a violent crime reduction roadmap to assist these communities with their...

Join us for an exclusive webinar where we will delve into a transformative case study from the Utah Department of Corrections. We will explore how strategic initiatives and process enhancements have dramatically improved the recruitment process for the Utah Department of Corrections. Here are some key takeaways you can expect: Cut Recruitment Timelines in Half: Learn how the recruiting timeline was reduced from over 90 days to just 45 days, re...

You are invited to attend Acquisition Training for the Real World’s Summer Camp event, July 15 - 19, 2024! Discover the power of GSA's Emergency Acquisition BOAs! Join us for an insider's look at how these agreements with agencies like FEMA streamline procurement for urgent needs. Gain access to rapid solicitation and delivery of vital supplies and services for federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. Plus, explore how...

Join us on August 13, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern for Using the Cone Penetrometer Test (CPT) for Evaluation of Dams and Levees. This webinar will comprehensively cover the Cone Penetrometer Test (CPT) from the most basic ideas to advanced topics. It will be engaging, interesting, and enjoyable to watch. The most important concepts will be fully described. There will be numerous examples of state-of-the-art evaluations. Stratigraphy evaluat...

Join us on October 8, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern for Tools for Designing and Assessing Spillways. Spillways are complex hydraulic structures with materials and geometries that are often tailored to unique site conditions. As such, the analysis associated with the design and assessment of spillways needs to be commensurate with the complexity of the structure and the risk posed by the structure. Some of the complex hydraulic issues often c...

Data-driven decision making doesn't have to be rocket science. Learn how local governments can take the next steps with data - and it's easier than you might think! Local government professionals agree that evidence-based decision making is the best practice. Even so, the majority of cities don’t use data for their strategic planning processes. The truth is the overwhelming mountain of “big data” often paralyzes action. So ho...

Join us on November 12, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern for Best Practices in Floodplain Management Associated With Dam Safety Management and Dam Rehabilitation. This webinar provides an overview of the history, recent trends, and best practices in floodplain management as relates to dam safety management, with a special focus on dam rehabilitation and FEMA’s High Hazard Potential Dam (HHPD) Rehabilitation Grant Program. Learning ob...

Join us on December 10, 2024, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern for Probable Maximum Precipitation: What Is It, How Is It Calculated, and How Do I Apply It? This webinar will provide detailed discussions related to the development of Probable Maximum Precipitation and its application for dam safety. Detailed information will be provided regarding the history of PMP development and its use in dam safety design, the current standard of practice fo...