Jon Martin joins the Foundation as a Region 9 Representative We are excited to have Jon join the team as a Regional Representative for Region 9. He is a Code Enforcement Manager in Florida and Past President of the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE). When asked why he wants to volunteer with the Foundation, he stated: "Code enforcement is an ever-evolving profession wherein Code Officers face more and more dangerous situations similar to that of Law Enforcement. W

December 9th - Officer Safety & Self-Defense in-person training in Southern California Register and pay by emailing Tim Sun: tim@codeofficersafety.org *Limit 30 seats total

Anthony Flammia joins the Foundation as a Region 6 Representative Anthony is an Assistant Code Enforcement Supervisor in New York with over 20 years experience as a Police Officer with NYPD. His extensive experience includes advanced education in Homeland Security, OSHA safety officer, legislative advocacy, and grant and media coordination. He is also an experienced de-escalation instructor who we look forward to collaborating with. Anthony is joining our Education Committee.

Gary Merk joins the Foundation as a Region 1 Representative Gary is a Deputy Chief of Code Enforcement in California with over 30 years of experience and has earned his Master's in Organizational Leadership. He also completed the Code Official Safety Specialist (COSS) training. His career includes experience in code enforcement, public safety, fraud investigations, and private security. Gary is joining our Charitable Giving's and Education committees. He is now a Representati

In-depth assessment for Code Enforcement, Building Safety, Fire Prevention, Housing Inspectors, Health Inspectors, & Animal Control

OBOA is seeking input through a survey regarding officer safety Ohio - The Ohio Building Officials Association (OBOA) is seeking input on officer safety. The survey can be completed by any official, not just those in Ohio. The Ohio Building Officials Association’s (OBOA) Legislation and By-Laws Committee is seeking information from OBOA members and non-members to better understand their experiences and views related to code compliance officer safety and statutory protections.

Since 1894, we have confirmed 46 incidents where a Code Official was murdered. In every case except one, the officer was murdered with a firearm. In every case, the Officer was not armed nor were they issued body armor. Whom It May Concern: The Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF) is a national charitable non-profit 501(c)(3) committed to promote the best practices for the safety of Code Officials throughout the United States; to provide a resource for officers

Join us for this live 3-hour webinar on 9/16 Join us on Wednesday, September 16th at 9am PST for this new webinar! The Foundation is hosting its highly acclaimed First Amendment Auditor training live for attendees to be able to ask questions and learn about this popular trend that is growing nationwide. Small towns are not immune to these audits! This class will discuss how to properly handle the interaction in City Halls, government buildings, and out in the field. The instr

New Webinar - Wed 6/17 Code enforcement isn’t just “checking boxes”—it’s conflict management on someone else’s turf. The Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF) brings you this critical training on peer support and trauma. This is the introductory course. Code enforcement is front-line work—and it's relentless. Day after day, officers step into conflict, crisis, and community frustration during inspections, complaint calls, difficult conversations, and sometimes un

FREE 2-hour training for CEU's Check out this FREE 2-hour updated class on Risk Management and Senate Bill 296! After 4 years of hosting our SB 296 panel discussion, we just launched a new 2-hour update to SB 296, risk management, and developing policies for your agency. Looking for free CEU's and a better understanding of managing risk in your organization? Look no further! This course covers: Background on SB 296 Interpretation and understanding of SB 296 Understanding the

Check out this crucial training for only $49! The Foundation presents a new course on First Amendment auditors to assist government employees with being prepared for these visits. If you haven't seen the Youtube videos over the last few years, these auditors go into City Hall's and public buildings to record. These videos demonstrate the lack of training by public employees on the First Amendment and de-escalation. This crucial 3-hour training is ONLY $49!! Earn CEU's for ICC

Don't miss out on this chance to collect special CEOSF swag! In addition to our 8.09 Angel Donor Program, we are offering thank you swag packs for different donation levels. Our Angel Donors make a tax deductible automatic monthly donation of at least $8.09 to be an Angel Donor. For one time donations, you can receive our amazing swag! Donate now: https://www.codeofficersafety.org/support-us

Now offering a phenomenal deal - 25 hours of training for 66% off! Don't miss out on this great deal to save 66% on your training! Budgets are tight and flexible learning is key. Checkout this great opportunity to take the following courses for a steal of a price, while supporting a national nonprofit 501c3! SB296 Steps for Management Senate Bill 296 text CEOSF Risk Management Letter for Human Resources [downloadable] On-demand Webinar [90 min] Assessing your operation Memo t

The Board has selected its new officers for FY 25-26. Every June, the Foundation has its annual business meeting to elect its officers for the coming year. Board members are volunteer and do not have term limits. Officers are elected to one year terms. The Foundation was founded in 2020 and is a registered 501c3 nonprofit charity that promotes officer safety and risk management for Code Officials across the globe. We want to thank Tim Sun for his leadership over the last year

Earn your global certification as a COSS-AOA Learn more at: https://www.codeofficersafety.org/coss-aoa

Georgia & Texas have new House Bills that need support Two House Bills have started in the states of Georgia and Texas in the last few weeks. Pay close attention! These are both very crucial bills for the Code Enforcement and Animal Control professions. Georgia HB 483 This Bill will add protections to Code Enforcement Officers. It adds "inspector of code enforcement" to the list of Public Safety Officers and makes it a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature to assault an

Check out who received our international awards! Every year in November, the Board of Directors has the honor and privilege to review candidates for the Foundations international awards related to officer safety and risk management. These awards include: Jill Robinson Award This award is named after murdered Code Enforcement Officer Jill Robinson who was taken from us in 2018 in Utah. This award is given to a government agency that has prioritized officer safety of their staf

Help your peers by completing this survey The Foundation receives many inquiries related to what equipment other agencies have. Help the profession and your colleagues by completing this quick and simple survey. Your name, email, and agency will not be shared to the public. This is to help us compile statistics on what equipment is being used in different states. Please share with your colleagues. Survey: CLICK HERE

As a 501c3 we rely on donations to help the profession *Video credit: Jessica Green, Marketing Committee Chair The Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF) was founded in 2020 and reached 501(c)(3) status in 2022 as a registered nonprofit charity. The Foundation launched its flagship charitable program - Request a Vest immediately after forming. This program provides brand new level iiia+ body armor to Code Officials/ACO across the globe who do not have the budget t

August 9th is Code Official Safety Day #COSD The Board of Directors has proclaimed August 9th as the Annual Code Official Safety Day. On this day, and every day, the profession focuses on promoting and understanding the importance of risk management. This date will also serve as a memorial date for those Code Officials we have lost over the years. August 9th serves as a symbolic date for CEOSF. This was the date that Code Enforcement Officer Jill Robinson was murdered in 2018