2022 - City Councilman Ron Beane used to be the city building commissioner, and he’s seen how dangerous the job can get. July 28, 2022 EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The people who enforce Evansville’s property codes may soon be a little safer. The city has aside money to buy them bulletproof vests. City officials care about the city’s curb appeal. “It’s the environment that people see when they drive down the street,” said city councilman Ron Beane. “The condition of the homes, t

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2022 - A Daytona Beach man is facing a felony charge after police say he threatened to kill a code enforcement official during an incident that was caught on bodycam video. May 13, 2022 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A Daytona Beach man is facing a felony charge after police say he threatened to kill a code enforcement official during an incident that was caught on bodycam video. Kevin J. Sbrusch, 36, was booked into the Volusia County Jail on a charge of corruption by threat agai

The Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF) has partnered with the American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) to promote the safety of the profession and to build statistical data related to officer safety incidents. This partnership between the two national organizations will allow for enhanced collaboration on all topics related to officer safety. "This is a harmonious partnership that shows the value of teamwork to promote safety in our profession. AACE is

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

2022 - After 7 years on the job, official resigns due to increase in criminal activity and stress.

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

2021 - A confrontation over a code enforcement issue ended with one person dead. November 15, 2021 PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - A confrontation over a code enforcement issue ended with one person dead at a east Pueblo home. Initially, police told 11 News an officer was in stable condition following the incident, but a police spokesperson has since updated that no officers were hurt. The episode started around 9 a.m. when code enforcement went to do an abatement at a home in the are

2021 - Code enforcement personnel and Austin Police officers visited the home to serve the warrant and mow the overgrown lawn. October 28, 2021 AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin Code Department visit off Pinkney Lane in southwest Austin turned violent Wednesday when a man opened fire, but code department officials said there wasn’t a history of aggression or violence at his property. Code enforcement personnel and Austin Police officers visited the home, located in the 10600 block of

2021 - Common Council 'vehemently' denounces violent act. October 27, 2021 MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Common Council said it "vehemently (denounces)" an act of violence done to a city worker. Milwaukee police said a city housing inspector was injured in a shooting Tuesday, Oct. 26, while sitting inside her car. It happened at 10:12 a.m. near 48th and Fairmount Avenue. Officers said the 41-year-old woman was sitting in her car when an armed suspect approached with a g

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2021 - The homeowner opened a window from the front of his home and starting firing shots at the lawncare workers and officers. July 16, 2021 The Fort Worth Police Department has taken a north Fort Worth homeowner into custody following a standoff at his home in the 4800 block of Cedar Springs Drive. At around 8:30am this morning, Fort Worth police officers along with City Code Compliance workers knocked on the man’s door to resolution an ongoing issue regarding his high gras

2021 - Miami Dade truck shot in neighborhood. Watch the coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qShHUyjGYPk

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2021 - Multiple Montgomery County homes went up in flames Thursday afternoon in an explosive fire that happened after police responded to a homeowner threatening a code enforcement officer with a gun. June 10, 2021 Lower Providence Township Chief of Police Mike Jackson said that a little before 1 p.m., a Lower Providence code enforcement officer arrived to a home along Cardin Place in Eagleville for a follow-up inspection. The homeowner, who has yet to be identified, took out

CEOSF partners with Dedicated Threat Solutions, LLC to develop the Code Official Safety Specialist (COSS) training cirriculum. June 1, 2021 - The Board of Directors realized there was a national need for officer safety training that applies to field inspectors and the type of situations Code Officials get into. The Foundation entered into a training agreement with Dedicated Threat Solutions, LLC. Lead Instructor Scott Kirshner developed a comprehensive five class training pro

New agreement facilitates increased collaboration between the two organizations and will lead to additional training and resources for building safety professionals May 11, 2021 - The International Code Council and Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF) signed a memorandum of understanding to share resources and exchange information in support of code official safety. The new agreement will expand career development resources for code officials and increase collab

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2021 - A county code inspector was stabbed to death during an attack last week. January 21, 2021 SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) — The acting Sacramento County executive confirms a county code inspector was stabbed to death during an attack last week. Witnesses said the suspect was an employee at a restaurant the inspector had visited just minutes before the attack. Police said the attack happened in broad daylight last Thursday (1/14) in the parking lot of a shopping center off Fu

2021 - 25-year-old accused of intentionally hitting officer with his car. January 14, 2021 TRACY, Calif. — A Tracy man is behind bars after he intentionally hit a code enforcement officer with his car at a park cleanup, police said. On Monday morning, Tracy police went to El Pescadero Park after a code enforcement officer facilitating a park cleanup reported someone driving erratically. As officers were on their way to the park, police said they got another call from a city e