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Final Workshop Reminder for Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Grants

ETCOG Public Safety • Jan 27, 2020
Reminder! There are only two grant application workshops left if you are planning to apply for Criminal Justice and Homeland Security grants. To apply for funding, you must attend a MANDATORY grant application workshop. 

Local governments, independent school districts, colleges, universities, non-profit organizations, and state agencies may apply for grant funds from the Governor’s Office, Criminal Justice Division and Homeland Security Program. New applicants and continuing applicants in ETCOG’s fourteen (14) county region must attend a FREE grant application workshop, hosted by the ETCOG Public Safety Department. Training for both the Criminal Justice Division and the Homeland Security Program will be held at the ETCOG office, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, TX. Grant funding is available for the following programs: 

Criminal Justice
General Victim Assistance Program (VOCA)
Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG)
Juvenile Justice Grant Program (JJDP or SF-421) 
Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program (VAWA)
*Final Workshop will be held Monday, January 30, 2020 from 2 PM - 3:30 PM.
Sign-up!

Homeland Security
State Homeland Security Program – Regular Projects (SHSP)
State Homeland Security Program - Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) 
*Final Workshop will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2020, from 9 AM - 11:30 AM.
Sign up!

Bring the below items with you to the workshop:
1. Laptop
2. eGrants User name/Password https://egrants.gov.texas.gov/
3. Tax exempt ID number for your Agency
4. DUN's Number for your Agency
5. Quote for the project you intend to apply for this year.  

For more information, contact Stephanie Heffner, Director of Public Safety, at (903) 218-6461. 
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Regional Exercise to Test Interoperability Communications Among First Responders in East Texas

By East Texas Council of Governments • 30 Apr, 2024
Texas first responders are gearing up for a communication training that will address communications interoperability during emergencies. Coordinated by the East Texas Council of Governments and the Texas Department of Public Safety – Texas Division of Emergency Management, this workshop marks a collaborative effort to bolster emergency communication systems and emphasize the importance of seamless communications in crisis situations. Over three days, from May 17th to May 19th, participants from various sectors will engage in radio communication tests, workshops on technological advancements, and discussion on the future of emergency communications. The exercise will kick off at the Tyler Junior College West Campus before transitioning to operational platforms for real-world testing. Interested participants are encouraged to register for the event at www.preparingtexas.org and search for “Regional Communications” in the main search bar to join the collective effort to enhance public safety communication across Texas and the East Texas region.
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ETCOG Adds Cherokee County to 911 Addressing Program

By East Texas Council of Governments • 03 Jan, 2024
The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) has extended its 9-1-1 addressing program to Cherokee County, enhancing emergency response capabilities for the region.
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