What is meant by “law enforcement,” “public safety” “emergency management agency,” “public health,” “mental health,” and “head of local government”?
These labels may mean different things in different communities. The most relevant “law enforcement” partner for one community plan may be the local sheriff’s office or the police chief. “Public safety” may be the local fire department or a community-based emergency medical services entity. “Emergency management agency” may include a local homeland security office, local emergency planning committee (LEPC), or other related agency. “Public health” may be the community public health organization that serves a district. “Mental health” may be the local agency that provides mental health services to children. “Head of local government” may be the mayor, the county executive, the city manager, or the head of the town council. While different localities have different names for these entities and individuals, what is important is that applicants include the relevant high-level community-based representatives in the strengthening and improving of the plan, so that they are familiar with loca
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