Dorothy Hustead was hot, tired and trying to stave off the discouragement of a failed career experiment. In December 1931, she and her husband, Ted, had rolled into Wall, S.D., with their 4-year-old son, Ted’s $3,000 inheritance from his father … Continue reading →
It’s no secret that police departments around the country face a pressing challenge — how to recruit and retain the right people for one of the most demanding professions. A nationwide drop in law enforcement applications has left many agencies … Continue reading →
ARRIVE Together, a program that has mental health professionals responding with law enforcement agencies when called for, is a program having success for less use of force responses in New Jersey. ARRIVE, which is an acronym for Alternative Response to … Continue reading →
Located at the place where the Paramore and Gould railroads met, the city of Paragould, Ark., is as unique as its name. Incorporated on March 3, 1883, when it was still an uncultivated timber-covered tract, it became the Greene County … Continue reading →
First responders are frontline heroes, ready to do whatever it takes to protect lives and property. However, behind their acts of courage are men and women who strive to ensure their teams are not only prepared but also supported in … Continue reading →
Little Rock, Ark.’s, Project Impact started in 2022 and reengaged this year. It has been impacting areas of the city not even targeted for work while also affecting Little Rock’s overall crime rate. Little Rock’s Chief of Staff Kendra Pruitt … Continue reading →
Ashley Faulcon’s journey to becoming a program coordinator for East Brunswick, N.J.’s, recreation and parks department wasn’t a straight shot. However, her passion for volunteerism and working with youth has led to a fulfilling career and the opportunity to make … Continue reading →
In 2015, Richard J. Berry, who was then mayor of Albuquerque, N.M., decided to help the people who stand by the roadway with “willing to work” signs. His idea was to offer them paid work that would start them on … Continue reading →
The Vancouver, Wash., Fire Department is committed to combating the opioid crisis. With an increase in opioid-related emergency calls, the VFD joined the Washington State Board of Health’s Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Program, which distributes overdose prevention kits to … Continue reading →
Knowing the goings-on in one’s town can increase a person’s feelings of connectedness and purpose within their community. How does one know when a street project will begin or end? Additionally, who represents various departments within the city and how … Continue reading →
In public safety, it’s never a matter of simply having employees working. You need the necessary combination of employees, whether officers on foot patrol, sergeants in the precinct or voluntary firefighters on call to fill in at a moment’s notice. … Continue reading →
