The world has never been a safe place, but nowadays, threats are emerging in places that decades ago would have been unthought of: schools, movie theaters, clubs, boardwalks, malls and anywhere people gather. Law enforcement officers have also found themselves … Continue reading →
Picture it. Your thriving community is on top of the world — low crime rate, busy downtown foot traffic, great diversified schools and a longtime anchor business drawing in not only residents, but also tourist dollars. But what happens when … Continue reading →
Just like it does for the Scouts, the motto “Always Be Prepared” can serve city officials well — before, during and after a disaster — so expenses can be recouped from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Unless you reside in … Continue reading →
Washington, D.C. – Early-bird registration for the 2018 International Code Council Annual Conference, Code Hearings and Expo will end on Sunday, September 16. This essential industry event will be held on October 21-29 in Richmond, Va., and features expert speakers, … Continue reading →
If there’s one thing Greenville, N.C., Sanitation Engineer Delbert Bryant can do knowledgeably, it is talk trash. While he initially wanted be a teacher and an animal/crop farmer simultaneously as a child, Bryant ultimately pursued a lifelong career in sanitation, … Continue reading →
Droughts, wildfires and hurricanes — whether you “believe” in global warming or not — these climatic events seem to be increasing in severity, and they are having an effect on freshwater resources. The term “gray water” brings to mind dingy, … Continue reading →
When it comes to municipal fleets, resurface could be the fourth “R” in the “reduce, reuse, recycle” mantra. Engine resurfacing can be done on any type of engine and can save cities and towns thousands of dollars versus the cost … Continue reading →
Households and businesses having some sort of filtration system for water is becoming more and more common as the concern about fresh drinking water grows. With most water pipes having been installed around the ’30s and ’40s, some even earlier, … Continue reading →
There’s no magic bullet when it comes to cities attracting and retaining millennials, but factors like affordable housing, walkability, a vibrant arts scene and tech startups are certainly pieces of that puzzle. Look no further than the examples set by … Continue reading →
Community leaders are always on the lookout for ways in which they can take their social media platform to the next level. While they most likely have accounts on all of the major sites in addition to a central webpage, … Continue reading →
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 →
