All matters pertaining to criminal justice and public safety systems, including criminal justice planning, law enforcement, courts, corrections, homeland security, community crime prevention, juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, emergency management, fire prevention and control, and civil disturbances.
Justice & Public Safety Steering Committee
Latest Resources
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Reports & Toolkits |
Mar. 4, 2021
Through 750 behavioral health authorities and community providers, county governments plan and operate community-based services for persons with mental illnesses and substance use conditions.
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Reports & Toolkits |
Jan. 19, 2021
NACo works to preserve local decision making, protect counties from unfunded mandates and preemption and strengthen the federal-state-local partnership.
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Video |
Oct. 22, 2020
County leaders, federal officials and other partners discuss county response to wildfires and managing public lands.
Join a steering committee and make a difference. Learn more about getting involved in NACo's Justice & Public Safety Steering Committee:
Contact
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Associate Legislative Director – Justice and Public Safety(202) 942-4234
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The Stepping Up Initiative
In May 2015, NACo and partners at the CSG Justice Center and APA Foundation launched Stepping Up: A National Initiative to Reduce the Number of People with Mental Illnesses in Jails.
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