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West Virginia’s top election official on trust, social media and secure elections

GCN

Ahead of what promises to be a hectic election season, Secretary of State Mac Warner spent part of his last National Association of Secretaries of State Winter Conference touching on conspiracy theories, among other topics.

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How State and Local Government Can Bolster Election Security

GovLoop

Officials tasked with securing elections face a complex challenge. They need to build a voter registration database, secure the voting machines, and then tally votes accurately — all in the face of potential disruptions from malicious actors, foreign and domestic. This risks large-scale disenfranchisement.

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Transit safety and security: Broken Windows theory and reality | and the state of transit safety today

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Bratton implemented a strategy of “quality of life” policing, derived in large part from the “broken windows” theory advanced by the social scientists George Kelling and James Q. Controlling minor offenses, they argued, restored a sense of security, and identified petty criminals likely to graduate to more serious crimes.

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An inside look at the ‘Oscars’ of government: Meet our 2024 Sammies winners

Partnership for Public Service

Safety, Security and International Affairs Medal At the Environmental Protection Agency, Pete Guria, Steve Calanog, Tara Fitzgerald and the 2023 Maui Wildfires Emergency Response Team removed tons of hazardous materials while respecting local cultural norms during the devastating Maui wildfires.