County leaders to participate in two-day ethics training
The County Government Education Institute will host an ethics training course this week for County Commissioners and county employees — and more than 80 individuals are slated to participate. Scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, the course will provide those in attendance with a detailed look at the Alabama Ethics Law; required documentation and reporting; ethical considerations, investigations and prosecutions; and much more. A complete course agenda can be found here.
Commissioners to strengthen public safety knowledge this week
County Commissioners from across the state will travel to 17 Springs in Millbrook this week to participate in a Buddy Sharpless Education Institute (BSEI) course focused on public safety. Taking place Thursday and Friday, the course will examine the roles and responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Department and county jail, while exploring how budgeting, policies and community partnerships can impact public safety outcomes in county government. This week’s course will mark the third of five offerings for Commissioners under the 2026 BSEI education schedule. To learn more about this year’s remaining BSEI opportunities, click here.
Time running out for counties to achieve “Safety All-Star” status
June will soon come to an end, which means counties have limited time remaining to participate in this year’s County Risk Services (CRS) Safety All-Stars competition. In recognition of National Safety Month, the initiative spotlights weekly “game changer” habits designed to promote proactive safety measures and reduce risk across county operations. Participation requires only the submission of photos that showcase each “game changer” habit in practice, but all entries must be submitted before the end of the month for a county to be eligible for recognition. Last year, 29 counties achieved CRS Safety All-Star status by completing each core activity and were treated to a Breakfast of Champions meal at a quarterly countywide safety meeting. For more information on how your county can get involved in the 2026 Safety All-Stars competition, contact the CRS Member Services Team.
Annual NENA Conference to begin Saturday
The Annual Conference of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) will kick off this Saturday, June 27, and run through Thursday, July 2. Held in Columbus, Ohio, the conference will bring together thousands of 911 professionals from across the U.S. and provide training and discussion on the latest issues affecting emergency communication. To learn more about this year’s NENA Conference, click here.