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Bolstering community safety with gunshot detection systems

The Municipal Posted on April 11, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Goldsboro, N.C., installed ShotSpotter sensors in 2017 and has since seen an increase in positive identifications of suspects with officers also able to locate more spent shell casings thanks to the sensors’ pinpoint locating. (Photo provided)

Nearly eight out of 10 times a gun is fired, the incident is not reported and, therefore, police don’t respond. The implication of this lack of reporting and response is that gun violence becomes more prevalent, residents who reside in … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

Concerned about ‘#MeToo’ policy compliance? An Illinois county streamlined sign-offs with an e-solution

The Municipal Posted on April 1, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Aladtec’s cloud-based workforce management software allows any member to easily access a work schedule, request shift trades or time-off, receive messages, update certifications and more from the field using a smartphone or tablet. (Photos provided)

City of Norton, Ohio, firefighters designed a form in their Aladtec database that allows them to send changes like owner contact information or building changes right from the field, saving time and process steps. Tracking schedules, swapping shifts and supervisor-staff communication is made easy with the Aladtec workforce management system. Some customers say they pay for the annual subscription in just weeks with time saved by using scheduling function alone. Visit www.aladtec.com to learn more.

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Bike-sharing services keep bicycles rolling despite vandals

The Municipal Posted on March 31, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
A cyclist tries out a new Pace bike. Bike-sharing services are proving popular with both residents and cities alike across the U.S. (Photo provided)

Cycling to work is the ultimate return to childhood’s happy days. And it saves on gas and vehicle wear and tear while promoting fresh air and the carefree exhilaration you enjoyed back in the day when your bike could take … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation

The Code Council joins organizations from across the globe in celebrating World Water Day

The Municipal Posted on March 22, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

This campaign raises awareness about the importance of water in our everyday lives and the critical water challenges we face in the 21st century Washington, D.C. – Today the International Code Council joins organizations from across the globe in commemorating … Continue reading →

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Cities giving fleets a zap with addition of electric vehicles

The Municipal Posted on March 3, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
With 12 electric cars currently in use, the city of Roanoke, Va., has installed charging stations to keep them going. If the program continues to show promise, the city may increase the number of electric vehicles to as many as 20. (Photo provided)

In a world that’s always looking for better, faster and smarter solutions, another must-have has been added to the checklist: environmentally conscientious. From encouragement to recycle or compost food waste to porch lights on timers, awareness of water waste and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet

Parks collaborate for the benefit of the community

The Municipal Posted on February 28, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023

While the economy is better than a few years ago, many municipalities still struggle with tight budgets for a variety of reasons. Often when looking at where to make cuts, parks and recreation can become victim. That was the case … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation

Lessons learned from Las Vegas and other tragedies

The Municipal Posted on February 27, 2018 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
A Las Vegas officer patrols the strip. The Las Vegas Police Department has been praised for its quick response to an Oct. 1 mass shooting that occurred in the city. Las Vegas and Clark County are also being proactive in protecting pedestrians from weaponize motor vehicle attacks by installing barriers. (Photo provided)

2017 was a year full of turmoil in the United States as several cities experienced mass shootings and other violent attacks. These tragedies occurred all over the country — from New York to Las Vegas. The year’s deadliest event occurred … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

Creating an engaging and empowering workplace across generations — Part I

The Municipal Posted on January 22, 2018 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
Assigning teams to work on a project is one simple way to not only combine new viewpoints, but drive change. Teamwork can also build a sense of camaraderie that can be maintained long after the project has been completed. (Shutterstock.com)

The workforce today holds the largest generational gap that employers have experienced. For a long time, employees were expected to fit into a particular mold of the workforce, but now employees are demanding that the workforce fit them. One of … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations

Cops just want to have fun raising money for charities

The Municipal Posted on January 20, 2018 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
The photo that the Knoxville Police Department chose to challenge the Gainesville Police Department included a K-9. While this not only caught many people’s attention, it also helped to bring awareness to many of the animal shelters and other animal relief agencies that needed help following the hurricane. Pictured, from left, are Officer Brayden Hanson, Sgt. Samuel Henard, Officer Garrett Fontanez and Officer Christopher Medina. In front is the K-9, Nash. (Photo provided)

In times of tragedy or disaster, it is important for people to rally together and help one another. This can be shown in a variety of ways, including monetary donations, item donations and many forms of service. When it came … Continue reading →

Posted in Police, Public Safety

Laying new tracks: Rail trails benefit local communities

The Municipal Posted on January 16, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Many cities and towns are turning abandoned rail lines into community assets in the form of rail trails. Pictured is the Springtown Bridge, which crosses over the Wallkill River near New Platz, N.Y. It is a part of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. (Shutterstock. com)

Once upon a time, the nation’s complex system of railroads functioned as a super highway of sorts to transport people and products all over the U.S. While we still rely on these tracks today to move materials and passengers to … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation

Murfreesboro ‘excellent’ at financial reporting

The Municipal Posted on January 14, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023

Murfreesboro, Tenn.’s, motto is “Creating a better way of life,” and as far as the city’s finances are concerned, it seems to be living up to that motto. The city has earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations

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