San Bernardino County, CA
County in California
United States
San Bernardino County, CA launched the Emergency Communication Nurse System to help 911 dispatchers
San Bernardino County launched the state of California's first Emergency Communication Nurse System (ECNS) to release pressure on the 911 program and free up first responders to handle emergencies. Registered nurses at local fire departments handle 911 calls for non-emergency health concerns, connect callers with local health care services, and provide consultations.
San Bernardino County, CA
United States
San Bernardino County, CA keeps residents and businesses in the loop with COVID-19 dashboard
The county's Department of Public Health presents an overview of current COVID-19 cases using an interactive map. Dashboard users can file complaints about non-compliant businesses and report facility outbreaks from the website. County officials added a vaccination portal with a current phase display, FAQ section, and training materials for clinicians. San Bernardino County also lists housing, food, and business assistance resources on the dashboard.
San Bernardino County, CA
United States
San Bernardino County, CA train former inmates to help fire department as part of Endeavor Hand Crew
The county's Fire Department will prepare up to 20 newly released inmates over five weeks of training. Endeavor Hand Crew applicants have experience with inmate crews and arrive recommended by county probation and sheriff's offices. The six-month pilot deploys team members for fire recovery efforts and fuel reduction tasks in support of full-time firefighters. San Bernardino County developed the pilot to prepare inmates with records of good behavior for future careers.
San Bernardino County, CA
United States
San Bernardino County, CA improves homeless outreach with new sheriff's office initiative
The Homeless Outreach and Proactive Enforcement (H.O.P.E.) initiative assigns sheriff's deputies to encourage county social service usage by the homeless community. H.O.P.E. officers keep track of progress after contact to determine follow-up actions. This program is built on the idea that each homeless person requires multiple points of knowledgeable contact before pursuing assistance.
San Bernardino County, CA
United States
San Bernardino County, CA launched its open data portal
This open data portal provides access to the county's 8 published datasets and links to documents and websites related to government transparency. Users can browse, search, preview, share, and download a variety of geospatial datasets including zoning and county parcels.
San Bernardino County, CA
United States
San Bernardino County, CA implemented an app-based cashiering system
In 2018, the County Tax Collector Division implemented an intuitive, app-based Cashiering System customized for detailed cashiering, reporting, and auditing processes. This project streamlined business operations by providing cashiers with digital tools and real-time updates.
San Bernardino County, CA
United States