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Dighton, Mass., police and fire connect through fiber

The Municipal Posted on December 23, 2022 by Denise FedorowDecember 22, 2022
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We all know technology makes us more efficient — when it works right, that is; otherwise, it can frustrate. That frustration is what the fire department of the town of Dighton, Mass., has been experiencing, but it is looking forward … Continue reading →

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Citizen police academies energize and engage

The Municipal Posted on January 29, 2022 by Julie YoungJanuary 28, 2022
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Although it may sound like a program to create quasi-cops, a citizen police academy gives residents a first-hand look at department operations so they can be better informed neighbors who are engaged in the community. A gateway program           According … Continue reading →

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Lebanon sparks community conversation on police

The Municipal Posted on April 15, 2021 by Sherry CapelloApril 15, 2021
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“I can’t breathe” was whispered, and the whole country watched in horror as protests broke out against police brutality. In Lebanon City, a protest was held in June by Black Lives Matter supporters and other members of our community. Lebanon, … Continue reading →

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Cops Care connects Union City police and community

The Municipal Posted on March 26, 2021 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 26, 2021
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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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Irving Police Department uses barbershops to improve community relations

The Municipal Posted on May 28, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyMay 28, 2020
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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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Battle Creek Police Department’s Fusion Center develops relationships to better community

The Municipal Posted on April 23, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyApril 23, 2020
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In Battle Creek, Mich., the police department has created an “information clearinghouse” known as the Fusion Center. “We analyze basically everything that’s going on in the city daily,” explained Sgt. Jeff Case, who is in charge of the Fusion Center. … Continue reading →

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Behind the uniform: Conyers, Ga., police officer Troy Quick makes a difference in young lives

The Municipal Posted on April 20, 2020 by Julie YoungApril 20, 2020
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Officer Troy Quick is determined to touch young lives early and change the perception of how they view law enforcement. “It can be hard for a kid growing up and thinking that the police are against them,” he said. “I … Continue reading →

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Police departments work to protect children through school bus safety

The Municipal Posted on February 19, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyFebruary 18, 2020
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As motorists around the country continue to ignore school bus regulations, accidents and even deaths involving school buses seem to be on the rise.           Municipalities around the country are brainstorming different ways to increase school bus safety and protect the precious … Continue reading →

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Out of the box thinking for police recruitment

The Municipal Posted on April 13, 2019 by Denise FedorowApril 15, 2019

There’s a favorite saying that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Municipal police departments across the nation thankfully don’t fall into that category as they’ve been coming up with … Continue reading →

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Utilizing technological advances: Police departments use podcasts to reach the public

The Municipal Posted on March 20, 2019 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 20, 2019
In September 2018, the Newport Beach Police Department began a podcast called “Countdown to Capture” with six episodes to request assistance from the public in locating a fugitive, Peter Chadwick, who is wanted for the murder of his wife. (Photo provided by the Newport Beach Police Department)

The Newport Beach, Calif., police department is testing out unique methods for reaching out to the public for assistance in cases. Jennifer Manzella, administrative assistant to the chief of police, stated that coming up with new ways to reach the … Continue reading →

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Disbanding police departments: A rising trend?

The Municipal Posted on December 16, 2018 by Andrew MentockJune 8, 2020
Faced with budgetary constraints, some smaller municipalities are choosing to disband their police departments and outsource their protection to larger, nearby departments. (Shutterstock.com)

For many small towns, a local police department helps instill pride in the community. Residents see a police car with their city’s name on it, and they know that the officer driving is one of them. But in recent years, it … Continue reading →

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