Lexipol, the leader in solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety, is thrilled to announce our latest achievement in the 2024 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards. This marks the 12th consecutive year our industry news sites have been recognized by this prestigious program, which celebrates excellence in editorial content and design for both print and digital media.
This year, Lexipol has been honored in five distinct categories, showcasing our commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful content to public safety professionals and local government officials across the United States. We are proud to have been recognized in the following categories:
- Editorial Use of Data (B2B) – What Firefighters Want 2023 (FireRescue1): Serving as an essential forum, the annual What Firefighters Want survey allows firefighters to voice their concerns, aspirations and ideas for advancing the profession while guiding the creation of the content and resources they need most. In 2023, FireRescue1’s in-depth coverage focused on how the survey revealed alarming staffing shortages and stress levels within the fire service and presented expert commentary about steps leaders can take to help mitigate these issues.
- Profile or Q&A (B2B) – Operationalizing ‘Never Again’ (Police1): This compelling profile, written by Sarah Calams, speaks to the critical discussions needed surrounding law enforcement practices and the importance of learning from past incidents to prevent future tragedies. The article follows an intercontinental delegation of chiefs of police and sheriffs who participated in the International March of the Living in Poland, where they acknowledged the role of police in the Holocaust and pledged to create hate crime and bias training for law enforcement in an effort to operationalize lessons learned.
- Series of Articles (B2B, Healthcare/Medical/Nursing) – Pioneers in Practice (EMS1): This series highlights case studies with groundbreaking practices and innovative leaders in the EMS field. Each article shares how agencies are using telehealth and community paramedicine to connect patients with the right resources, offering insights into the successful implementation and management of these programs.
- Supplemental, Annual, or One Shot (B2B) – 24 on 2024: A Police Leadership Playbook (Police1): An annual feature on Police1, the leadership playbook compiles insights from industry experts to guide law enforcement leaders in enhancing police performance and community safety in the coming year. This downloadable guide is particularly helpful for navigating the complex challenges of modern law enforcement, reflecting our mission to equip public safety professionals with the essential tools for success.
- Data Visualization (Custom/Content Marketing) – Crimes Against Children Are on the Rise (Police1): This powerful infographic highlights the alarming increase in crimes against children, reinforcing the urgency for informed and proactive measures to protect society’s most vulnerable members. Provided in the graphic are also essential insights on how agencies can sift through digital data more efficiently, helping to solve crimes faster and more effectively.
“This recognition from the Eddie & Ozzie Awards reflects the breadth and depth of our editorial coverage in public safety, covering issues such as crime trends, leadership challenges and innovative practices,” said Rob Schneider, president of Lexipol Media Group.
“Our columnists and editorial teams are dedicated to consistently delivering timely and informative content for both our audiences and advertisers. We’re especially proud to see our work around the use of data recognized, as it showcases our team’s ability to blend both the art and science of content creation and audience engagement.”
With an average of 3.5 million page views per month and over 600K newsletter subscribers, Lexipol’s industry news sites continue to be the leading online news and information resource for public safety professionals and local government officials across the United States.
Winners will be announced on October 22 at the 2024 Eddie & Ozzie Awards Gala at City Winery New York. For a complete list of winners and more information about the Eddie & Ozzie Awards, visit the official FOLIO website.
