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The CDC released updated guidance for correctional/detention facilities today.
"Because of the congregate living arrangements in homeless shelters and correctional and detention facilities, the risk of COVID-19 transmission is higher in these settings compared with the general population. In addition, there is a high prevalence of certain medical conditions associated with severe COVID-19 among people experiencing homelessness and among people who are incarcerated, increasing the risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 in these populations."
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/homeless-correctional-settings.html
Seminar proposals for in Grand Rapids are now open and will be open through the end of the year.
You can learn more and submit your proposal at
http://sheriffs.org/annualseminars
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and please remember those who are working to ensure their communities are safe and secure.
Please keep the family and colleagues of the deputy in your thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest condolences to Sheriff Melvin High's family and the entire Prince George's County, Office Of The Sheriff. Sheriff High had a distinguished career in law enforcement, starting in 1969 with the Washington Metropolitan Police Dept..
The National Sheriffs' Association recently presented a Harm Reduction Train-the-Trainer class hosted by Virginia Department of Health, taught by Tom Maioli, Sean Fogler, and Linda Beck through CDC’s Overdose Data to Action program.
The National Sheriffs' Association is honored to join with our law enforcement colleagues in signing this year's Proclamation to continue efforts to jointly improve the safety across all roadways and our nation's , who put themselves in harm's way responding to roadway incidents.
Fire officials said five of the sheriff's recruits were listed in critical condition, four suffered "moderate" injuries, and 13 suffered minor injuries. The driver of the SUV also suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
This Crash Responder Safety Week, and every week, respect our roadside heroes – EMS, fire and rescue, law enforcement, public works, towing and recovery, and transportation professionals who risk their lives to keep roads clear. Slow Down, Move Over, Stay Alert.
All 50 States and D.C. have Move Over laws requiring drivers to slow down and move over when they are near stationary responder vehicles. Visit bit.ly/MoveOverInMyState to find out your State's law.
National Sheriffs’ Association Announces I.G.N.I.T.E. Partnership with ColourBank
“Sheriffs want to be the catalyst for change in America’s jails; I.G.N.I.T.E is doing just that, and ColourBank can help us take it to the next level,” said NSA Executive Director Jonathan Thompson. He continued, “We are so proud and grateful to have them as a partner.”
Read more:
https://www.sheriffs.org/ColourBankPressRelease
Nearly every week, a is killed while helping clear a roadway incident. Many more sustain life-altering injuries.
The 4-hour National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training course teaches every responder community how to safely and quickly clear traffic incidents.
The training is available in-person or virtually.
NSA encourages all incident responders to take the free traffic incident management training:
https://bit.ly/TIMtrain
We stand with the U.S. Department of Transportation in bringing attention to Crash Responder Safety Week. We honor our – traffic incident responder who risk their lives to safely and quickly clear roadways.
"Every minute of every day, law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, public works, transportation, towing, and other responders work roadside to make roadways safe for all road users. Unfortunately, these traffic incident responders put their lives at risk when clearing each of the nearly 7-million annual motor vehicle crashes or the broader range of incidents such as stalled vehicles or roadway debris. CRSW is an opportunity to promote road user awareness and adherence to Move Over laws and Traffic Incident Management (TIM) training for all traffic incident responders."
Learn more at
https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/tim/crash_responder.htm
Congratulations to Sheriff, now Governor-elect, Lombardo.
"Sheriff Lombardo is a strong leader with good judgment who is committed to doing the right thing for all of the citizens of Nevada," said Jonathan Thompson, NSA's Executive Director and CEO.