REGIONAL PLANNING TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY

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Regional Planning
to Improve
PUBLIC SAFETY

ABOUT US

ETCOG's PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT

ETCOG's PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT

In collaboration with state and local authorities, ETCOG has been designated as the leading organization responsible for the development and coordination of Emergency 911 Communications in East Texas. Our partnership with the State ensures the implementation of state-of-the-art 911 services for wireless callers and proactive planning for Next Generation 911. Additionally, we work closely with the Texas Office of the Governor to coordinate Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Planning, supporting first responders and facilitating regional disaster preparedness. ETCOG plays a pivotal role in training law enforcement personnel through our support of the East Texas Police Academy and oversees the Regional Juvenile Services Program.

Regional Programs

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911

Addressing, planning, and maintenance of the 911 network in East Texas

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Criminal Justice

Grants and planning for regional criminal justice initiatives to reduce crime

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Homeland Security

Grants and emergency management planning to assist local governments, and first responders

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Piney Woods 911 District

Planning for the transition of the future 911 district

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News & Events

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Homeland Security, Criminal Justice Grant Funding Available for East Texas Public Safety Projects

By East Texas Council of Governments • December 19, 2024
State agencies, local governments, nonprofit organizations, universities or colleges, and federally recognized Native American tribes can soon apply for FY 2026 grant funds from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office , State Homeland Security Grant Program and Criminal Justice division. New and continuing applicants in ETCOG’s fourteen (14) county region are invited to attend FREE grant application workshops hosted by the ETCOG Public Safety division . Workshops for each grant category to be held virtually from December 18, 2024, through February 13, 2025. Grant funding will be available for the following programs: Homeland Security State Homeland Security Program – Regular Projects (SHSP-R) Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Criminal Justice General Victim Assistance Direct Services Program (VOCA) Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program (VAWA) Juvenile Justice & Truancy Prevention Grant Program (SF-JJTP) Criminal Justice Program (DJ-JAG) “The goal is to improve public safety, support victims of crime, and assist jurisdictions by filling gaps in the region via funding that promotes innovative solutions to regional problems,” said ETCOG’s Public Safety Director, Stephanie Heffner. “We help applicants understand what needs to go into their grant applications and what they have to track once they receive funding from the state so we can successfully bring public safety projects to East Texas.” Workshops for Homeland Security will be held on the following dates: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 10:00 AM Workshops for Criminal Justice will be held on the following dates: Monday, January 7, 2025 - 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 10:00 AM Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 2:30 PM Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 2:00 PM Workshops are mandatory if you plan to apply for funding. To participate in a virtual workshop for Homeland Security, visit www.pineywoods911.com/homeland-security . To participate in a virtual workshop for Criminal Justice, visit www.pineywoods911.com/criminal-justice .
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$3.4M in Public Safety Grants Approved for East Texas Region

By ETCOG Public Safety • December 17, 2024
The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) announces $3.4 million in grants from the Governor's Public Safety Office awarded to East Texas jurisdictions and nonprofits.
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TEXT TO 911

A new 911 service capacity is now available.
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