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Emergency Services
California wildfires spark issues of bilingual emergency communicationsCalifornia wildfires spark issues of bilingual emergency communications

As wildfires continue to sweep across California, issues concerning emergency communications with the Spanish-speaking population have surfaced.

byJason Axelrod
Feb 13, 2017
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What local governments need to know about operating drones
Government Technology
What local governments need to know about operating dronesWhat local governments need to know about operating drones
byMichael Keating
Feb 7, 2017
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Denver establishes outreach court to serve homeless population-2
Public Safety
Denver establishes outreach court to serve homeless population-2Denver establishes outreach court to serve homeless population-2
byJason Axelrod
Jan 23, 2017
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Old parking enforcement technology gets the boot (with related video)
Government Technology
Old parking enforcement technology gets the boot (with related video)Old parking enforcement technology gets the boot (with related video)
Oct 20, 2016
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Georgia county police use drones to investigate serious traffic wrecks (with related video)
Transportation Infrastructure
Georgia county police use drones to investigate serious traffic wrecks (with related video)Georgia county police use drones to investigate serious traffic wrecks (with related video)
byMichael Keating
Aug 30, 2016
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Emergency Services
The market grows for vehicles used in emergency response and other applicationsThe market grows for vehicles used in emergency response and other applications
byMichael Keating
Jul 5, 2016
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Austin Police Department tracks crime using video cameras, real-time monitoring
Public Safety
Austin Police Department tracks crime using video cameras, real-time monitoring
Austin Police Department tracks crime using video cameras, real-time monitoring
Apr 13, 2016
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byDerek Prall
Fence helps block noise levels and looks like granite
Public Works & Utilities
Fence helps block noise levels and looks like granite
Fence helps block noise levels and looks like granite
Apr 4, 2016
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Ohio county jails employ body scanners to catch inmates with contraband
Workforce
Ohio county jails employ body scanners to catch inmates with contraband
Ohio county jails employ body scanners to catch inmates with contraband
Mar 16, 2016
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byJason Axelrod
How local governments can use data centers to better protect critical data logo in a gray background | How local governments can use data centers to better protect critical data
Cybersecurity
How local governments can use data centers to better protect critical data
How local governments can use data centers to better protect critical data
Feb 10, 2016
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byKaren Romano
Government buildings require layers of security
Public Safety
Government buildings require layers of security
Government buildings require layers of security
Sep 30, 2015
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byJohn Mosebar
Study: Kentucky counties that ban alcohol have more meth problems
Government Law
Study: Kentucky counties that ban alcohol have more meth problems
Study: Kentucky counties that ban alcohol have more meth problems
Sep 28, 2015
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byStephanie Toone
Poll respondents taking a stand on standing desks (with related video)
Emergency Services
Poll respondents taking a stand on standing desks (with related video)
Poll respondents taking a stand on standing desks (with related video)
Sep 25, 2015
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The EMV October 2015 Liability Shift: Are You Ready?
Government Technology
The EMV October 2015 Liability Shift: Are You Ready?
The EMV October 2015 Liability Shift: Are You Ready?
Sep 22, 2015
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byContributor
Patrol vehicle keeps K-9 units comfortable (with related video)
Economy & Finance
Patrol vehicle keeps K-9 units comfortable (with related video)
Patrol vehicle keeps K-9 units comfortable (with related video)
Aug 31, 2015
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Prince George’s County, Md., builds NG911-ready communications center, public-safety complex
Public Safety
Prince George’s County, Md., builds NG911-ready communications center, public-safety complex
Prince George’s County, Md., builds NG911-ready communications center, public-safety complex
Aug 24, 2015
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byStephanie Toone
Precast concrete fence resists bullets yet is attractive (with related video)
Public Works & Utilities
Precast concrete fence resists bullets yet is attractive (with related video)
Precast concrete fence resists bullets yet is attractive (with related video)
Aug 20, 2015
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Portable traffic signals—the evolution of traffic control
Transportation Infrastructure
Portable traffic signals—the evolution of traffic control
Portable traffic signals—the evolution of traffic control
Aug 18, 2015
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All-season safety cab now available for Groundsmaster rotary mowers
Public Safety
All-season safety cab now available for Groundsmaster rotary mowers
All-season safety cab now available for Groundsmaster rotary mowers
Jun 30, 2015
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Minneapolis Fire Department obtains 100-foot aerial tiller unit (with related video)
Emergency Services
Minneapolis Fire Department obtains 100-foot aerial tiller unit (with related video)
Minneapolis Fire Department obtains 100-foot aerial tiller unit (with related video)
Jun 2, 2015
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byMichael Keating
Documentary explores Chattanooga’s relationship with floods
Public Safety
Documentary explores Chattanooga’s relationship with floods
Documentary explores Chattanooga’s relationship with floods
Apr 20, 2015
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byDerek Prall
Hunting cybersecurity talent logo in a gray background | Hunting cybersecurity talent
Cybersecurity
Hunting cybersecurity talent
Hunting cybersecurity talent
Apr 19, 2015
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byDerek Prall
Kansas correctional facility will feature precast cells (with related video)
Waste Management & Disposal
Kansas correctional facility will feature precast cells (with related video)
Kansas correctional facility will feature precast cells (with related video)
Apr 6, 2015
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The pros and cons of body-worn cameras
Public Safety
The pros and cons of body-worn cameras
The pros and cons of body-worn cameras
Mar 25, 2015
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byDerek Prall
California police showing interest in nunchucks as a restraint tool (with related video)
Public Safety
California police showing interest in nunchucks as a restraint tool (with related video)
California police showing interest in nunchucks as a restraint tool (with related video)
Feb 14, 2015
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byMichael Keating
GIS data increasingly integral for government operations
Cybersecurity
GIS data increasingly integral for government operations
GIS data increasingly integral for government operations
Jan 4, 2015
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byJill Nolin
Armored vehicle completes blast testing (with related video)
Public Safety
Armored vehicle completes blast testing (with related video)
Armored vehicle completes blast testing (with related video)
Dec 30, 2014
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DC is alight with the Pillar of Fire
Emergency Services
DC is alight with the Pillar of Fire
DC is alight with the Pillar of Fire
Dec 11, 2014
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byErin Greer
It’s a dangerous job…
Public Works & Utilities
It’s a dangerous job…
It’s a dangerous job…
Nov 17, 2014
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byDerek Prall
Wildlife causes problems in urban environments
Sustainability
Wildlife causes problems in urban environments
Wildlife causes problems in urban environments
Oct 15, 2014
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byDerek Prall
Georgia high school holds active shooter drill
Emergency Services
Georgia high school holds active shooter drill
Georgia high school holds active shooter drill
Oct 6, 2014
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byDerek Prall
Ford introduces concept vehicle for prison transport (with related video)
Transportation Infrastructure
Ford introduces concept vehicle for prison transport (with related video)
Ford introduces concept vehicle for prison transport (with related video)
Sep 30, 2014
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byMichael Keating
Police officers and personal cellphones: convenience or security problem?
Cybersecurity
Police officers and personal cellphones: convenience or security problem?
Police officers and personal cellphones: convenience or security problem?
Sep 3, 2014
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byContributor, Cheryl Bikowski
Tried and true data backup technology: Microfilm (with related video) logo in a gray background | Tried and true data backup technology: Microfilm (with related video)
Cybersecurity
Tried and true data backup technology: Microfilm (with related video)
Tried and true data backup technology: Microfilm (with related video)
Jul 17, 2014
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byMichael Keating
Solar lighting illuminates bicycle trails in California (with related video)
Government Technology
Solar lighting illuminates bicycle trails in California (with related video)
Solar lighting illuminates bicycle trails in California (with related video)
Jun 12, 2014
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Public Administration & Governance
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
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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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