Homeland Security & Public Safety
Planning Areas
The Council of Governments’ public safety and homeland security work helps ensure safe communities for area residents and visitors. On homeland security, COG brings leaders together to increase the region’s ability to detect, prepare, train for, and respond to man-made and natural threats. COG works with police chiefs, fire chiefs, and other first responders on a variety of public safety issues from crime prevention to fire safety. Ensuring reliable, timely emergency communication is also a priority of COG and its members.
News & Multimedia
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News
September 16, 2026
Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, DC area officials built and have continually reinforced a partnership dedicated to helping the region better...
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June 18, 2026
 Fire officials from across the region gathered today to deliver one clear message: fireworks are dangerous and should be left to the professionals. They shared...
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April 29, 2026
This TPB News highlight offers an overview of how the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), the Transportation Planning Board (TPB), and the...
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