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Report: Police response to homelessness is inherently punitive
Emergency Services
Report: Police response to homelessness is inherently punitiveReport: Police response to homelessness is inherently punitive

byAndy Castillo
Jun 5, 2023
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Navigating crises with confidence: Five ways strategic plans support crisis response
Emergency Services
Navigating crises with confidence: Five ways strategic plans support crisis responseNavigating crises with confidence: Five ways strategic plans support crisis response
byMike Bell
May 30, 2023
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Emergency Services
LA mayor moves to scale, speed up city’s response to homelessnessLA mayor moves to scale, speed up city’s response to homelessness
byAndy Castillo
May 18, 2023
1 Min Read
Local leaders, NLC gather on Capital Hill to advocate for railway safety legislation
Public Safety
Local leaders, NLC gather on Capital Hill to advocate for railway safety legislationLocal leaders, NLC gather on Capital Hill to advocate for railway safety legislation
byAndy Castillo
May 17, 2023
1 Min Read
Dallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocols
Cybersecurity
Dallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocolsDallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocols
byAndy Castillo
May 11, 2023
1 Min Read
Research: Priority bus corridors can bypass congestion, improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on roadways
Public Safety
Research: Priority bus corridors can bypass congestion, improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on roadwaysResearch: Priority bus corridors can bypass congestion, improve pedestrian and cyclist safety on roadways
byAndy Castillo
Apr 20, 2023
1 Min Read
To meet the goals of President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, look to the private sector
Cybersecurity
To meet the goals of President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, look to the private sector
To meet the goals of President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, look to the private sector
Apr 11, 2023
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byJames Clevenger
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Emergency Services
Passionate about fire prevention: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Ray Melton
Passionate about fire prevention: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Ray Melton
Apr 10, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
IWCE 2023: To evolve with tech advancements, the fire service must adopt a culture of change
Emergency Services
IWCE 2023: To evolve with tech advancements, the fire service must adopt a culture of change
IWCE 2023: To evolve with tech advancements, the fire service must adopt a culture of change
Apr 5, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Shifting the cybersecurity burden for state and local governments
Cybersecurity
Shifting the cybersecurity burden for state and local governments
Shifting the cybersecurity burden for state and local governments
Mar 31, 2023
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byKen Levine
How state and local CIOs can prioritize security, cloud and legacy systems
Cybersecurity
How state and local CIOs can prioritize security, cloud and legacy systems
How state and local CIOs can prioritize security, cloud and legacy systems
Mar 22, 2023
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byMike Wiseman
Emergency Services
IWCE 2022: The success, challenges of NG911 and emergency telecommunications
IWCE 2022: The success, challenges of NG911 and emergency telecommunications
Mar 22, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Building safety report can help local administrators evaluate security, determine and mitigate risk
Public Safety
Building safety report can help local administrators evaluate security, determine and mitigate risk
Building safety report can help local administrators evaluate security, determine and mitigate risk
Mar 14, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Four ways to protect resident data in the era of digital-first government
Cybersecurity
Four ways to protect resident data in the era of digital-first government
Four ways to protect resident data in the era of digital-first government
Mar 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJim Flynn
Report: Technology can aid wildfire response that’s ‘stuck in the last century’
Emergency Services
Report: Technology can aid wildfire response that’s ‘stuck in the last century’
Report: Technology can aid wildfire response that’s ‘stuck in the last century’
Mar 7, 2023
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Report: Public perceptions of homelessness don’t accurately capture the challenges cities face
Public Safety
Report: Public perceptions of homelessness don’t accurately capture the challenges cities face
Report: Public perceptions of homelessness don’t accurately capture the challenges cities face
Feb 18, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAndy Castillo
Emergency Services
Modernizing 911: Three simple steps for a faster emergency response
Modernizing 911: Three simple steps for a faster emergency response
Feb 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBrandon Shopp
U.S. Department of Transportation announces $645M to update rural roadways, improving mobility and safety
Public Safety
U.S. Department of Transportation announces $645M to update rural roadways, improving mobility and safety
U.S. Department of Transportation announces $645M to update rural roadways, improving mobility and safety
Feb 13, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Call for asphalt artists in Louisville seeks to make streets vibrant, safer
Public Safety
Call for asphalt artists in Louisville seeks to make streets vibrant, safer
Call for asphalt artists in Louisville seeks to make streets vibrant, safer
Feb 9, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Writing a Protest Response
Public Safety
Writing a Protest Response
Writing a Protest Response
Jan 27, 2023
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A billion dollars for local government cybersecurity—Will they ever see it?
Cybersecurity
A billion dollars for local government cybersecurity—Will they ever see it?
A billion dollars for local government cybersecurity—Will they ever see it?
Jan 18, 2023
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byDr. Alan R. Shark
Rebreather protects first responders from hazards
Emergency Services
Rebreather protects first responders from hazards
Rebreather protects first responders from hazards
Dec 10, 2022
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1 Min Read
byAmerican City & County Administrator
Future-ready cities leverage data well, partner more often and invest in technology
Cybersecurity
Future-ready cities leverage data well, partner more often and invest in technology
Future-ready cities leverage data well, partner more often and invest in technology
Nov 30, 2022
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byAndy Castillo
Leveraging modern solutions to secure major sporting events
Cybersecurity
Leveraging modern solutions to secure major sporting events
Leveraging modern solutions to secure major sporting events
Nov 23, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMark McCormack
Halloween and Cybersecurity Awareness Month—More trick than treat?
Cybersecurity
Halloween and Cybersecurity Awareness Month—More trick than treat?
Halloween and Cybersecurity Awareness Month—More trick than treat?
Oct 19, 2022
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byDr. Alan R. Shark
From emergency response to strategic planning: A Kilauea case study
Emergency Services
From emergency response to strategic planning: A Kilauea case study
From emergency response to strategic planning: A Kilauea case study
Aug 28, 2022
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byJoel Burroughs
DHS announces $550M in competitive grants for emergency preparedness, bringing total investment to $2B
Emergency Services
DHS announces $550M in competitive grants for emergency preparedness, bringing total investment to $2B
DHS announces $550M in competitive grants for emergency preparedness, bringing total investment to $2B
Aug 22, 2022
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byAndy Castillo
Amid digitization of public infrastructure, cybersecurity is increasingly a challenge
Cybersecurity
Amid digitization of public infrastructure, cybersecurity is increasingly a challenge
Amid digitization of public infrastructure, cybersecurity is increasingly a challenge
Aug 15, 2022
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byAndy Castillo
In Nevada county, data underpins efforts to address climate change
Cybersecurity
In Nevada county, data underpins efforts to address climate change
In Nevada county, data underpins efforts to address climate change
Aug 11, 2022
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byAndy Castillo
A Country in Crisis: Data Privacy in the US
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A Country in Crisis: Data Privacy in the US
A Country in Crisis: Data Privacy in the US
Aug 1, 2022
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Police adopt license plate readers at an accelerating pace
Public Safety
Police adopt license plate readers at an accelerating pace
Police adopt license plate readers at an accelerating pace
Jul 25, 2022
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byMichael Keating
Key considerations for local governments seeking compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Government Law
Key considerations for local governments seeking compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Key considerations for local governments seeking compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Jul 22, 2022
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byChris Round
Emergency Services
Public has fair level of confidence in public safety during weather and natural disasters, survey finds
Public has fair level of confidence in public safety during weather and natural disasters, survey finds
Jul 21, 2022
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byMichelle M. Havich
Making school zones safer for students and pedestrians
Transportation Infrastructure
Making school zones safer for students and pedestrians
Making school zones safer for students and pedestrians
Jul 20, 2022
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byWes Guckert
22 mayors kick off Bloomberg Philanthropies’ City Data Alliance program
Cybersecurity
22 mayors kick off Bloomberg Philanthropies’ City Data Alliance program
22 mayors kick off Bloomberg Philanthropies’ City Data Alliance program
Jul 14, 2022
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byMichelle M. Havich

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A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so farA new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far
byRyan Kushner
Oct 21, 2024
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Economy & Finance
Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.
byRyan Kushner
Oct 7, 2024
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Sustainability
Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.
byRyan Kushner
Aug 30, 2024
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Water & Sewer
These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024
byRyan Kushner
Aug 16, 2024
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Sustainability
In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis
In 2025 more cities will team up for climate and sustainability solutions on a regional basis

Nov 19, 2024

Workforce
When they search for new staffers, cities and counties should cast a wide net and recruit globally
When they search for new staffers, cities and counties should cast a wide net and recruit globally

Nov 11, 2024

Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments
Government Technology
Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments
Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments

Nov 6, 2024

A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision
Sponsored Content
A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision
A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision

Nov 1, 2024

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