The 123rd annual International Association of Chiefs of Police event will take place at the San Diego Convention Center October 15th through the 18th. October 5, 2016 – Thousands of dedicated professionals from federal, state, county, local and tribal agencies … Continue reading →
Washington, NC, September 21, 2016 – The United States Postal Service has provided notification that VT Hackney is one of a select group of companies awarded a prototype contract under the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) Acquisition Program. “I speak … Continue reading →
Congratulations! You’ve just been elected to city government. Now what? Your first weeks in office can be intimidating. You have new responsibilities, unfamiliar laws to follow and complicated procedures to implement. How do you learn to effectively serve in your new job? If you are … Continue reading →
Though the temperatures may be fair now, we’re betting it won’t be long before a different four-letter word will crop up as a major part of your vocabulary — at least for some members of our readership. Yep, we’re talking … Continue reading →
Stevensville, MD, September 8, 2016 – Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni, through its exclusive distributor Petroleum Solutions Inc. (PSI), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, has recently been selected by the Central Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) to equip the … Continue reading →
by SARAH WRIGHT and BRUCE RELLER JR. | The Municipal Blue Ash, Ohio, Police Chief Paul Hartinger has been in law enforcement for 32 and a half years; he began his law enforcement career with the Lockland Police Department, where … Continue reading →
One of the best ways to encourage others to do what you want them to do is to lead by example. When it comes to being more energy efficient in a community, starting at the top — city government — … Continue reading →
Through various partnerships, the federal government is pushing the use and integration of solar energy in communities across the United States as a means to enhance resilience. David Morley, senior resource associate with the American Planning Association, is well versed … Continue reading →
The premier event for thousands of the nation’s most prominent fire and emergency service officers and leaders. August 11, 2016 – San Antonio, TX – FRI, The IAFC (International Association of Fire Chiefs) annual conference and expo is August 17th … Continue reading →
An International Event for Public Safety Communications Officials Thousands of attendees are expected to meet in Orlando, FL for the 82nd annual APCO event August 14-17th. August 10, 2016 – Orlando, FL – The APCO conference and expo will be … Continue reading →
Community risk reduction in the fire service By BRIAN GETTEMEIER | Cottleville Fire Protection District First responders not judged equally when it comes to public safety. Police departments are judged by how few crimes occur in their communities: Few crimes … Continue reading →
