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National Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Month

Cities and counties nationwide proclaim October as National Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Month to celebrate the work code enforcement officials provide in our communities.

Since January 2023, the Authority has partnered with the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF), a national 501c3 nonprofit, to provide specialized training for code officials and Senate Bill 296 compliance. The training serves professionals in code enforcement, building safety, fire prevention, animal control, park rangers, and community service officers, who regulate local and state health and safety codes.

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In carrying out their duties, these professionals may encounter individuals experiencing mental illness, emotional distress, homelessness, substance abuse, or financial hardship, creating situations that can quickly escalate. CEOSF tracks these incidents nationwide involving threats, stalking, assaults, and even fatalities affecting code officials. It is work supported by organizations including the California Fire Prevention Officers Association, California Association of Code Enforcement Officers, CalAnimals, and the International Code Council.

CEOSF online trainings are available to California JPIA members. Job-specific courses include the Code Official Safety Specialist, Advanced Operational Awareness, High-Risk Case Management, First Amendment Auditors, and Risk Management for Code Enforcement. The newest class, Advanced Operational Awareness (COSS-AOA), is a national certification in officer safety for Code Enforcement and was just recently released. This 8-hour online class provides a deeper understanding of situational awareness and officer safety and includes 14 modules and a 291-page workbook. Members may email CEOSF to register.

Code enforcement officers uphold health and safety codes, offer exceptional customer service, and work closely with the public to achieve compliance. They are creative problem-solvers and dedicated public servants.

Thank you for all you do, Code Enforcement Officers!

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