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 →
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 →
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 →
West Virginia is a largely rural state, meaning many residents are geographically isolated. Some don’t have access to transportation. This can present a challenge to older adults and people with disabilities who need to get to and from appointments. Fortunately, … Continue reading →
If all a person knows about Wisconsin is the logging industry, cheese or “That ʼ70s Show,” it’s time to jump into the car and head to La Crosse. Explorer Zebulon Pike named the city after leading a group of people … Continue reading →
With a top speed of 20 to 28 mph, an e-bike may not rival the horsepower of a patrol car, but for the law enforcement officers who ride them, they have some distinct advantages. “We can navigate the street a … Continue reading →
The town of Moab, Utah, has no shortage of stunning vistas that attract thousands of tourists a year. Its winning combination of small-resort-town hospitality, beautiful scenery and proximity to the Colorado River has made it one of the most sought-after … Continue reading →
For municipal fleets — as for many of us — the current state of affairs of higher fuel costs, supply chain issues and now inflation has been a triple whammy, causing those responsible for managing fleets to look at things … Continue reading →
MONROVIA, Calif., March 1st, 2023 – Double Coin and CMA, a leading tire manufacturer and marketer are pleased to announce the introduction of the REM-2S all-weather/snow radial OTR tire. This hard surface tire was designed for earthmover, loader and grader applications … Continue reading →
Hoboken, N.J., may be small, but its efforts to address climate change are not modest by any means. For instance, in the last few years, the city has focused on accommodating and facilitating the transition to electric vehicles for residents … Continue reading →
Hurricanes in the southern states located along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean are known to wreak havoc among cities, leaving devastation in their wake. Hurricanes will leave municipalities without power for days while they recover from the … Continue reading →
