The number of cities investing in cloud-based soft ware is increasing, and it’s not surprising given the ability to access the soft ware and its saved data from anywhere and with any internet-enabled device. Beyond ease of use and access, … Continue reading →
Since the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., in 2014, the use of police officer body-worn cameras has been a polarizing topic. Body-worn cameras are interwoven in the national discussions related to police brutality and law enforcement procedures. They … Continue reading →
Many cities around the nation have strove to be more accessible and disability friendly for their residents and visitors. Yorkville, Ill., in Kendall County, for example, has gone the extra mile in allowing golf cart usage for people with disabilities. … Continue reading →
2017 saw a increase in government spending, with a peak increase at 5.4 percent in the second quarter when compared with the second quarter of 2016. In “Onvia State & Local Procurement Snapshot — Q3 2017” Onvia Lead Market Analyst … Continue reading →
New bipartisan legislation supports the implementation of updated building codes and helps communities recover more quickly after natural disasters Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council supports bipartisan House Resolution 4455, the Supporting Mitigation Activities and Resiliency Targets for Rebuilding … Continue reading →
Since its inaugural year in 2014, the Public Technology Institute has awarded a few select cities and counties with its annual Tech Savvy designation. PTI offers this designation because it believes in the importance of recognizing those local government agencies … Continue reading →
It seems like a dream come true, especially for the U.S.’s northern regions that get blasted with snow, making roads and sidewalks dangerous to navigate. What we’re referring to is real: There is a way to keep roads, driveways, sidewalks … Continue reading →
Milton, Ga., might be relatively new on the municipal scene, having only been incorporated since Dec. 1, 2006, but its city hall gives the appearance of having existed for a while — despite just celebrating its grand opening March 13. … Continue reading →
This year’s International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on October 21st – 24th. October 17, 2017 – At this year’s IACP Conference and Exposition, dedicated law enforcement professionals from … Continue reading →
Since 1964, RAVO has produced high-quality street sweepers for customers all over the world. Worldwide RAVO has delivered already more than16,000 RAVO 5 and 5 iSeries sweepers to customers, including Berlin, Rome, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubai, Kuwait, Greenland and many more. … Continue reading →
Fueling Our Future Written by Jenny Holmes on behalf of National Joint Powers Alliance® EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Public fleet departments are in a unique position to have an impact on reducing petroleum consumption and harmful emissions while saving money for their … Continue reading →
