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Cops Care connects Union City police and community

The Municipal Posted on March 26, 2021 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 26, 2021
Police

In 2020, the Union City, N.J., Police Department was unable to hold its annual summer Junior Police Academy. However, Police Chief Nichelle Luster still wanted to find a way to connect with children in the community.           The city has … Continue reading →

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New Mexico cities team with anti-trafficking task force

The Municipal Posted on February 18, 2021 by Amanda DemsterFebruary 18, 2021
trafficking

“It could never happen here.” “My city is too small.” “I would know if it was happening near me.” “It only happens in other countries.”       These statements reflect common beliefs about human trafficking, but the truth is, it can … Continue reading →

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All-hands on deck for fire mitigation efforts in Durango, Colorado

The Municipal Posted on January 21, 2021 by Maggie KenworthyJanuary 21, 2021
durango

In 2018, southwest Colorado experienced one of the largest wildfires in the state’s history. The wildfire started in June and continued through July, burning across an estimated 54,000 acres.           Prompted by this wildfire, multiple entities near the Durango area … Continue reading →

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Volusia County, Fla., Sheriff’s Office uses Scottish tactics to de-escalate high-stress situations

The Municipal Posted on November 28, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonNovember 25, 2020
sheriff

When Sheriff Mike Chitwood was elected by Volusia County, Fla., in 2016, he brought with him some new ideas. After attending a weeklong training in Scotland in 2015 with the Police Executive Research Forum, Chitwood gained a new way of … Continue reading →

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Crestwood Fire Department uses technology to protect firefighters, citizens

The Municipal Posted on October 19, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyOctober 19, 2020
fire

Despite a smaller population of around 11,000 residents, Crestwood, Mo., is taking great strides to make sure the local fire department stays up to date with the latest technology. Crestwood Fire Chief Lou Hecht has brought on two new technologically … Continue reading →

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Jail To Jobs boosts young offenders and their communities

The Municipal Posted on September 29, 2020 by Andrew MentockSeptember 29, 2020
jobs

An early prison sentence can often become the first step to a lifetime of trips in and out of the United States justice system. In fact, most people convicted of a crime will become a repeat offender, creating a vicious … Continue reading →

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Knoxville partners to support homeless during COVID-19

The Municipal Posted on September 11, 2020 by Andrew MentockSeptember 11, 2020
knoxville

As people throughout the world scrambled to protect themselves from the COVID-19 pandemic by staying inside in mid-March, one particularly vulnerable group was left without the means to do so. On any given night in the United States, 553,742 people … Continue reading →

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Kosciusko County firefighting is all about sharing

The Municipal Posted on August 23, 2020 by David HazledineAugust 21, 2020
firefighting

At 5:15 a.m. Feb. 28 a fire swept through J&B Pallett Co. in Warsaw, Ind., seat of Kosciusko County. Units from Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory stations were on the scene in minutes, but an hour later calls were still going out … Continue reading →

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Cities nationwide deal with urban wildlife

The Municipal Posted on July 22, 2020 by Amanda DemsterJuly 22, 2020
wildlife

As urban areas continue to expand, animals often find themselves sneaking into human-populated areas, often lured by the delicacies found in garbage cans, bird feeders and back porches. When animals become too brave, however, problems can arise, and cities nationwide … Continue reading →

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How cities are handling panhandling laws

The Municipal Posted on June 10, 2020 by Denise FedorowJune 10, 2020
panhandling

People asking for money on the streets of cities and towns goes way back. Some reports state the term “panhandling” seemingly originated in the ’30s when people from the Oklahoma/Texas panhandle migrated to California to escape the Dust Bowl, often … Continue reading →

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Irving Police Department uses barbershops to improve community relations

The Municipal Posted on May 28, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyMay 28, 2020
police

In Irving, Texas, it’s not uncommon to drive by a barbershop and see on-duty police officers inside. But no, these officers aren’t making arrests or gathering statements. Instead, they are improving community relations, one barbershop conversation at a time. The … Continue reading →

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