Justice & Government Affiliated Organizations
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American Correctional Association
The American Correctional Association (ACA) has championed the cause of corrections and correctional effectiveness for more than 125 years. Founded in 1870 as the National Prison Association, ACA is the oldest association developed specifically for practitioners in the correctional profession. During the first organizational meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio, the assembly elected then-Ohio Governor and future President Rutherford B. Hayes as the first
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American Jail Association
The American Jail Association (AJA) is a national, nonprofit organization that exists to support those who work in and operate our nation's jails and is the only national association that focuses exclusively on issues specific to the operations of local correctional facilities. The driving force behind the growth of the Association is its members. Their willingness to contribute articles to the Association's award-winning magazine American Jails and to participate in training programs at their Annual Training Conference is unparalleled. AJA has taken a leadership role in developing the type of programs that promote the professional growth of the dedicated men and women who operate our nation's jails.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) part of Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
The primary mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation.
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General Services Administration (GSA)
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) leverages the buying power of the federal government to acquire best value for taxpayers and our federal customers by exercising responsible asset management. Lead federal agencies in the economical and efficient management of federal assets by spearheading effective policy development and by the exemplary management of the buildings/workplaces, motor vehicles, and personal property provided by GSA.
www.gsa.gov
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American Correctional Association
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Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) for Department of Defense (DoD) design guides
WBDG is the only web-based portal providing government and industry practitioners with one-stop access to up-to-date information on a wide range of building-related guidance, criteria and technology from a 'whole buildings' perspective. Currently organized into three major categories—Design Guidance, Project Management and Operations & Maintenance—at the heart of the WBDG are Resource Pages, reductive summaries on particular topics.
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American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS)
ASIS International (ASIS) is the largest organization for security professionals, with more than 36,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. ASIS also advocates the role and value of the security management profession to business, the media, governmental entities, and the public. By providing members and the security community with access to a full range of programs and services.
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Building Security Council (ASCE)
The mission of the Building Security Council administers and maintains rating systems that enable building owners and operators to evaluate and improve the security of their facilities. The vision of the Building Security Council is to enhance public safety by promoting building security goals of the Building Security Council that include: Increase awareness and acceptance of design and operation criteria for building security; Encourage innovation in building security; Establish and maintain viable building security rating system; Advocate security education by promoting certification of individuals; and Sustain the building security council through sound business practices.
www.buildingsecuritycouncil.org
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Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) for Department of Defense (DoD) design guides
