PCiRoads uses custom equipment for Minneapolis stormwater project
Minneapolis features a busy and lively downtown area that’s home to nearly 57,000 residents along with 216,000 employees each week, per mplsdowntown.com. The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years … More from our cover sponsor →
New water meters plump municipal finances
Municipalities need funding for a wide variety of community projects, including the acquisition of new vehicular equipment, infrastructure improvements, software upgrades, public works initiatives and other community services. Whatever the need, there are a host of options such as grants, … Continue reading →
TITAN LEAF PRO PLUS
The Titan Leaf Pro Plus leaf vacuum has been designed from the ground up with features that provide a solution for your specific application. All of the optional equipment on the Titan Leaf Pro is designed as an add-on feature, … Continue reading →
PHOTO ID CARD SYSTEM
This system is ideal for issuing durable plastic ID cards to employees and contractors, for child ID purposes and many other applications. Use the cards with time/attendance systems and door access systems. Starting at $1,295. Card Imaging Woodridge, Ill. (800) … Continue reading →
Multi-purpose dust mask provides protection for law enforcement, fire departments
In 2009 Steve Torbenson invented the RZ Mask — a comfortable mask equipped with an N99 Filter to protect against the smallest of dust particulates. While the mask was originally created to protect his four sons while riding motocross, it … Continue reading →
Incident response cost recovery: How to get started
By KIRSTEN COX Covenant Solutions Cost recovery is a hot new trend in the fire industry. Because of all the buzz, there are a number of businesses looking for ways to add this service to their existing product base. Your … Continue reading →
PREFERRED TANKS
A factory-direct replacement and custom tank manufacturer, Alumitank produces a wide variety of tanks in many configurations and quantities. Every tank manufactured by Alumitank is inspected and tested to adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards. Serving departments of … Continue reading →
SCOTCHMAN CPO 275 CIRCULAR COLD SAW
Scotchman Industries’ American-made CPO 275 circular cold saw features a double-clamping, self-centering vise that provides burr-free, high-quality parts and has a chip drawer. This saw has 135 degrees of mitering capability and a miter-locking device that makes for quick setups. … Continue reading →
Food Fight! Cities look at tasteful solution to the food truck trend
After getting their start on the West Coast, food trucks now operate across the U.S., drawing in foodies and the simply curious consumer alike. Social media has aided this industry’s growth, with Tweets and Facebook posts alerting followers to food … Continue reading →
MUNICIPAL SNOWPLOWS
Trackless has a variety of snowplows available to keep your sidewalks clear this winter. Standard angle blades, trip plows and both a fixed wing V-plow or a five-position folding V-plow. Couple a front-mounted snowplow with a rearmount sidewalk spreader and … Continue reading →
Body armor: Past, present and future
Q & A with George C. Tillery Office Director, Office of Science and Technology National Institute of Justice Office of Justice Programs U.S. Department of Justice Kevlar has been the standard for body armor since 1970, is that correct? Is … Continue reading →
Bulletproof: The latest technology
Imagine wearing a bulletproof vest made of … silk? The organic textile is so surprisingly resistant to penetration by high-speed projectiles that the ancient Chinese, as well as the current Thai law enforcement community both use the low-tech material as … Continue reading →
Editor’s Note: Perennially muddy waters: Public employees and free speech
It’s intimidating, as a reporter, to write about subjects that your audience might already be more familiar with than you are. This month I had that feeling while researching the development of bullet-resistant body armor. That’s why, here at The … Continue reading →
Extreme reliability: Save money with your air compressor system
Vehicle fleets have been buffeted by the economic storm for the past three years. Historically, local recovery from recessions can last as long as 18-24 months following national economic recovery due to the lag in tax revenue collection associated with … Continue reading →
Payment choices mean more drivers pay for parking
Multispace parking meters are gaining popularity across the country as municipalities realize the devices’ ability to increase revenue, reduce maintenance and create more aesthetically pleasing streetscapes. Signature Control Systems, a systems integrator company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, seeks out the … Continue reading →
Public building projects fund the arts
During the past 40 years state governments have maintained a commitment to the arts, establishing arts agencies in all 50 states and allocating funding — even during recessions — to their programs. Why? The arts are an important policy asset … Continue reading →
The answer to quick set-ups at work zones
Municipalities are always looking for ways to improve work zone safety. It has been established time and time again that setting up a work zone quickly and easilywith portable sign systems gives an added measure of protection for workers. It … Continue reading →
Safe to proceed: Roadway flooding solution
Flooding causes more deaths and property damage in the U.S. than any other severe weather-related event. A mere six inches of fast-moving water can knock over an adult. It takes only two feet of rushing water to carry away most … Continue reading →
Water line capacity testing: do it right!
What most water system operators call hydrant flow or fire flow testing is giving way to a more accurate name for the same process: Line capacity testing. “That’s because this is what you’re doing: The hydrant is like a vessel … Continue reading →
