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
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Justice & Public Safety Steering Committee
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.
- Policy Platform & Resolutions 2022-2023
- 2022 NACo Legislative Priorities
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security announces $2 Billion in preparedness grants
On February 27, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced more than $2 billion in funding for eight Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 preparedness grant programs. -
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New federal guidance improves access to opioid treatment in county jails
Two new reports from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) offer guidance on improving the provision of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders (OUD) in correctional facilities as well as clarifies disability protections of people on MAT for OUD. -
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NACo releases new Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy Advocacy Toolkit
NACo released a new toolkit to educate county leaders and enhance advocacy around the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy. -
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Congress clears bipartisan gun reform legislation
On June 25, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (P.L. 117-159), the first major gun reform legislation in decades. The bill makes critical changes to the process for acquiring a firearm and includes funding opportunities to assist in identifying and addressing mental health, and makes key investments in strengthening school safety. -
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Senators introduce bipartisan legislation to provide funding for law enforcement de-escalation and crisis intervention training
On April 5, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act (S.4003).
Latest Resources
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Reports & Toolkits |
Feb. 12, 2023
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. 17, 2023
This analysis includes funding highlights for key programs impacting counties.
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Reports & Toolkits |
Sep. 30, 2022
The Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy (MIEP), which denies or revokes federal health and other benefits, is a violation of the equal protection and due process clauses of the Fifth and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, respectively. This policy also places undue financial and administrative burdens on local jails and produces unfavorable health outcomes for individuals and communities. By contrast, the uninterrupted provision of health care helps our residents break the cycle of recidivism exacerbated by untreated physical and mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
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5Apr2023Webinar
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Reducing Jail Populations: Lowering Recidivism through Jail- and Community-Based Treatment and Services
Apr. 6, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Opioid Solutions Center
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Legislative Director – Justice & Public Safety | Gulf Coast Counties & Parishes Coalition(202) 942-4234