Four particular challenges of city and town management receive attention in this issue of The Municipal: handling disasters, managing citizen reports, effective succession planning and fostering leadership among key civic organizations. A fifth local government management issue caught my eye … Continue reading →
Offers Durability, Long Battery Life, Wireless Connections, and Dust and Spray Resistance For Mobile-Oriented Service Industries Fremont, CA – April 2, 2013 – GammaTech Computer Corp., a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and tablet computers, announces that … Continue reading →
Most members of the public feel safe when the big red fire engine or the boys in blue show up at the scene of a crisis. We know that’s why firefighters, law enforcement officers and other public safety officials do … Continue reading →
A large community of public sector and private fleet professionals will converge on the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, N.J., April 23-26 for the NAFA Fleet Management Association Institute and Expo. Organizers say the event is an opportunity to … Continue reading →
Transportation investments: According to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, the surface transportation reauthorization that took place in 2012 represents an 80 percent increase in funding over the previous surface transportation reauthorization. Over the next six years, $47 billion … Continue reading →
As government agencies continue to look for ways to do more with less, managers and trainers have come to realize the value of online training. Though it can be used in a group setting, using online training individually often adds … Continue reading →
The east coast of the United States is being ravaged by former Hurricane Sandy, and public safety and emergency response teams from across the eastern half of the country are responding. At The Municipal, our thoughts are with the millions … Continue reading →
With shrinking budgets and prison overcrowding, electronic monitoring for repeat drunk driving offenders and low-risk criminals is becoming increasingly popular at the local, county, state and federal levels of community corrections. For 30 years BI Incorporated, headquartered in Colorado, has … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
