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Take the Officer Safety Survey
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
Oct 18, 20241 min read


Fall Officer Safety Newsletter
Our newest issue of the quarterly newsletter is out now! The Officer Safety Newsletter is a quarterly publication related to the safety of Code Officials, Animal Control, By-Law Officers, and other related positions that enforce laws. The newsletter includes articles, updates, training opportunities, and announcements. Be sure to sign-up for our email subscription to get all future newsletters and alerts to your email. Found at the bottom of the homepage! Check out the articl
Oct 3, 20241 min read


Become an Angel Donor
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
Aug 30, 20241 min read


Code Official Safety Day
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
Aug 9, 20242 min read


New Board of Directors Appointment
The Board of Directors appointed Jeanette Loven to fill vacant seat. The appointment was made official on August 1st to fill the vacant seat left by outgoing Board President Justin Edson. The Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that was founded in 2020 to promote safety in the Code Official profession. The Foundation hosts officer safety related training internationally, donated nearly $50,000 in body armor to officia
Aug 8, 20242 min read


Summer Officer Safety Newsletter
Our newest issue of the quarterly newsletter is out now! The Officer Safety Newsletter is a quarterly publication related to the safety of Code Officials, Animal Control, By-Law Officers, and other related positions that enforce laws. The newsletter includes articles, updates, training opportunities, and announcements. Be sure to sign-up for our email subscription to get all future newsletters and alerts to your email. Found at the bottom of the homepage! Check out the articl
Jul 1, 20241 min read


CEOSF at EduCODE 2024
The Foundation was in Las Vegas this week at EduCODE! Las Vegas, Nevada CEOSF was represented by our amazing Regional Representatives Jodi Welch, Jim Straws, and Layne Chamberlain all week at the conference. CEOSF Reps Brian Morris and Matthew Meanea were around as conference attendees as well. The team was able to meet many great officials from across the country and spread awareness of officer safety. We thank those who made donations to us as a 501c3 nonprofit! Officer Saf
Mar 3, 20241 min read


Live COSS Training
Join us for this 2-day officer safety training event Taking place Wednesday 3/20 and Thursday 3/21 8:00 AM-5:00 PM City of Huntington Beach, California Register: CLICK HERE Senate Bill 296 Compliant Training The Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation is proud to offer an international Safety Specialist training program designed specifically for Code, Building, Fire, Animal Control, CSO's, Public Safety, By-Law and Housing professionals. As the international leader on Code
Jan 12, 20242 min read


Annual Award Recipients
Check out the recipients of our international 2023 awards! Each year, the Foundation opens the nomination period for our internationally recognized awards. These awards relate to officer safety and the Foundation's Mission. These awards include: The Jill Robinson Award - This is our highest award that is given to one government agency each year that goes above and beyond for their teams safety. This may include officer safety training, policies, equipment, and other actions t
Dec 31, 20233 min read


Annual Awards
The application period is now open for our international awards! Closes October 15th The Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF) is an internationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that is focused on the safety of Code Enforcement, Code Officials, By-Law Officers, Animal Control, Health Inspectors, and other related professions that are involved in enforcement. CEOSF is recognized by the International Code Council, American Association of Code Enforcement,
Sep 15, 20232 min read


Officer Safety Standards: SB 296
CEOSF has taken the lead in providing standards and resources related to officer safety. Since the Foundation opened its doors in 2020, it has led the charge on setting officer safety standards and providing critical training for the profession. Too often we hear that agencies lack policies, procedures, and standards for their staff. This is why when the State of California implemented Senate Bill 296 on January 1, 2022, the Foundation was already at work for YOU! In December
Aug 25, 20233 min read


New Critical Training Launched
The Foundation is excited to share the launch of several new webinars on officer safety. Part of the Foundation's mission is to provide "up-to-date training" to the profession. With the International Code Council, American Association of Code Enforcement, National Animal Care & Control Association, and numerous other international organizations recognizing us for our mission and purpose, we want to make sure we offer important officer safety training. In partnership with CEOS
Jul 30, 20232 min read


International Partnership & Mission
The Foundation is excited to announce our first international partnership with the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers (Canada). The Foundation recently adopted a global mission to promote officer safety on the international level. OAPSO shares our passion for promoting safety and professionalism in the industry. Code Enforcement Officers, Property Standards Officers, and other titles all regulate local laws and ordinances to help their communities. It is in th
May 5, 20232 min read


Foundation Names New Executive Director
CEOSF has appointed Aleksandra M. Menasakanian as the first Executive Director effective April 24th. The Foundation was launched on November 17, 2020, and has seen tremendous growth in its reach and influence over these short 2.5 years. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, it is critical to provide a high level of service to the profession while also advocating for the safety of code professionals across the globe. The demand and responsibilities have grown beyond the
Apr 21, 20232 min read


CEOSF Meets with Safe Life Defense
The Foundation meets with the CEO of Safe Life Defense (body armor) and tours their new facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas, Nevada - The Foundation met with the CEO of Safe Life Defense who produces body armor and other accessories. They are one of the countries largest body armor producers. Since the Foundation started, we have only donated Safe Life Defense body armor. Safe Life Defense has been so successful they just moved to a larger new facility to have room to gr
Mar 5, 20231 min read


The Foundation at EduCODE
This past week, volunteers from the Foundation were at EduCODE in Las Vegas to share Officer Safety resources. [L-R Matthew Meanea (Reg 1 Rep), Justin Edson (President), Jodi Welch (Reg 5 Rep), & Jeanette Loven (Reg 11 Rep)] Las Vegas, Nevada - This years EduCODE took place from February 27th through March 3rd at The Orleans Hotel & Casino. This is one of the largest building/code conferences in the country. They hosted over 100 classes all week for the attendees to receive I
Mar 5, 20232 min read


The Foundation Partners with California JPIA
The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority is a risk management organization that represents 100+ government agencies and tens of thousands of employees in California. This partnership brings the COSS training to thousands of employees at no cost. "The California JPIA is pleased to announce a partnership with the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation. This partnership will provide comprehensive safety training to member code enforcement officers and others in non-sw
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Inaugural National Awards
This year the Board of Directors unanimously approved the creation of three national awards related to officer safety. December 27, 2022 - As the leading advocate across the country for officer safety of regulatory inspectors, the Board found it crucial to award those who help promote safety. The three awards include the Jill Robinson Award, the Professional Organization of the Year, and Regional Representative of the Year. Candidates are reviewed in November of each year an
Dec 27, 20223 min read


The Foundation Partners with the National Animal Care & Control Association
CEOSF entered into a partnership with the National Animal Care & Control Association to promote officer safety across the country. Many Code Enforcement Officers also work as Animal Control Officers and have dual roles. December 2, 2022 - A natural partnership was formed between CEOSF and NACA to support officer safety for all of their members. NACA now offers CEU's for attending the Foundations officer safety training courses. The Foundation honors Code Enforcement Officers
Dec 2, 20222 min read


International Credential of Learning Achievement Developed
The Foundation and the International Code Council launched an international Credential of Learning Achievement on Code Official Safety. The International Code Council recently launched its first credential dedicated to the safety of Code Official personnel. The Code Official Safety Credential of Learning Achievement (CLA), developed in collaboration with the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF), will educate code officials and inspectors in all disciplines
Nov 18, 20222 min read
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