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Ranger program reclaims Modesto parks

The Municipal Posted on August 26, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 24, 2023
parks

Last summer, Modesto, Calif., ran an 18-month pilot program training and posting four park rangers to its city parks. The hope was that the program would bring families back to the parks. To qualify, a candidate had to be 18 … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged august 2023, parks, public safety, The Municipal

Police debit card program provides immediate relief

The Municipal Posted on June 15, 2023 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
police

Brian Spracklen said the idea for the Blue Bridge Alliance came from the 2011 shooting death of a respected San Diego, Calif., police officer just after performing a random act of kindness.           The officer had been on patrol in … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged march 2023, police, public safety, The Municipal

High-tech training with simulation in motion — SIM-IA

The Municipal Posted on May 22, 2023 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
simulation

Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel in Iowa are singing the praises of the new Simulation in Motion-Iowa training program. SIM-IA brings mobile, lifelike clinical simulation to healthcare providers in their clinical settings instead of requiring staff to travel to … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged may 2023, public safety, simulation, The Municipal

Arkansas City prioritizes vulnerable community members with Safe Return program

The Municipal Posted on May 8, 2023 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
Safe Return

Arkansas City, Kan., recently created a Safe Return program to help police officers protect vulnerable citizens such as children and adults who suffer from Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, Down Syndrome and any other developmental or health disorder. “Our main focus,” stated … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged february 2023, public safety, safe return, The Municipal

Hydro Helpers keep hydrants clear during harsh Green Bay winters

The Municipal Posted on April 28, 2023 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
Green Bay

In Wisconsin, the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and the Green Bay Water Utility are teaming up to enlist children’s help keeping fire hydrants clear during winter months with the Hydro Helpers program. The program originally was started in 2011 … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged april 2023, Green Bay, public safety, The Municipal

Revolutionary wildfires map offers real-time edge against fires

The Municipal Posted on April 24, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneAugust 2, 2023
wildfires

Communities have a new, free tool available to keep their residents safe from wildfires. The Western Fire Chiefs Association, which is based in Wilsonville, Ore., created its interactive online fire map as part of its mission to aid fire and … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged april 2023, public safety, The Municipal, wildfires

Anti-theft program protects construction sites

The Municipal Posted on April 17, 2023 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
construction

An anti-theft program spearheaded by a police department in Collier County, Fla., has earned national recognition for reducing losses at construction sites. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office Construction Site Watch Program, launched in November 2021, was recently named the Outstanding … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged april 2023, construction, public safety, The Municipal

Brockton, Mass., sees a decrease in crime through statewide initiative

The Municipal Posted on April 12, 2023 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
crime

To reduce street violence, prevent illegal drug distribution and improve the quality of life for its residents, the city of Brockton, Mass., was part of the statewide summer safety initiative funded by the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged april 2023, crime, public safety, The Municipal

How prepared is your city for an active shooter incident?

The Municipal Posted on April 3, 2023 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
active shooter

It seems not a day goes by without hearing of another recent mass shooting. No place is immune. Aside from schools, churches, malls, gyms, clubs, restaurants, workplaces and even grocery stores have all been the scene of an active shooter … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged active shooter, april 2023, public safety, The Municipal

Work faster, safer and smarter with Mr. Manhole

The Municipal Posted on April 1, 2023 by Michael CritesAugust 2, 2023
manhole

Several years ago, the city of Ames, Iowa, began a large-scale repair and restoration of its sanitary sewer system. The team was warned that with projects such as this, residents can get anxious when their street is shut down and … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover, Public Safety | Tagged april 2023, From the Cover, manhole, public safety, The Municipal

Awareness efforts address e-bikes popularity 

The Municipal Posted on March 31, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneAugust 2, 2023
e-bikes

Electric bikes, or e-bikes, allow people to enjoy the outdoors even if they can’t pedal up large hills or cycle long distances. The motorized bikes’ popularity also creates new challenges for municipal law enforcement agencies. Most problems involve riders traveling … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged e-bikes, january 2023, public safety, The Municipal

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