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

2025 - An Australian man was arrested and given a $2,500 bond after allegedly threatening to shoot a Biscayne Park code enforcement officer over a $25 fine, authorities said. February 4, 2025 According to an arrest report, Jacob Andrew Murphy was arrested Monday on a charge of threatening a public servant. Police said Murphy contacted the Village of Biscayne Park Monday morning and requested the contact information for Code Enforcement Officer Rafael Gutierrez. After receivin

The CEOSF Officer Safety Newsletter is written by industry professionals about topics that we all face as Code Officials, ACO's, and Life Safety Inspectors 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 fut

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

The CEOSF Officer Safety Newsletter is written by industry professionals about topics that we all face as Code Officials, ACO's, and Life Safety Inspectors 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 fut

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

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

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

The CEOSF Officer Safety Newsletter is written by industry professionals about topics that we all face as Code Officials, ACO's, and Life Safety Inspectors

The CEOSF Officer Safety Newsletter is written by industry professionals about topics that we all face as Code Officials, ACO's, and Life Safety Inspectors

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

2024 - Boston officials are looking to better protect city workers who issue parking tickets after two recent assaults. February 26, 2024 Boston officials are looking to better protect city workers who issue parking tickets after two recent assaults, one of which left an older man hospitalized. On Feb. 2, a supervisor working an overnight shift for the Boston Transportation Department was badly beaten as he attempted to issue a parking ticket in Dorchester. The worker was r

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

The CEOSF Officer Safety Newsletter is written by industry professionals about topics that we all face as Code Officials, ACO's, and Life Safety Inspectors

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

2023 - County code enforcement employee shot, teen arrested after East Memphis gunfire. November 30, 2023 MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A 16-year-old is behind bars after two people were shot in East Memphis. One of those men is an employee of the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development, according to a spokesperson for the Shelby County Mayor's Office. "Our priorities are making sure the employee and their family get the support they need and assisting Memphis Pol

The CEOSF Officer Safety Newsletter is written by industry professionals about topics that we all face as Code Officials, ACO's, and Life Safety Inspectors

2023 - The council this week unanimously approved safety standards for Seal Beach’s code enforcement officers. September 28, 2023 The council this week unanimously approved safety standards for Seal Beach’s code enforcement officers. A recent state law requires local agencies to set safety standards for the officers who enforce local codes, according to the staff report prepared by Samuel Funes. He was a code enforcement officer when he wrote the report for the Sept. 25 meeti