NYPD Blue Waters
Harbor patrols and scuba units may not be the first thing people think of when they hear “NYPD,” but Manhattan is an island. All five boroughs that make up New York City are on the water, so it has a … Continue reading →
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Police fleets get wet
Whether by land or by sea — and sometimes by air — law enforcement agencies are on the job protecting the public and upholding the laws. Many cities across the U.S. also have coastal boundaries as well, and to patrol … Continue reading →
Acceptance of body cameras gains ground
Over the past year, police use of body cameras has become a prominent issue nationwide. As more media coverage highlights law enforcement’s use of force incidents, more pressure is being put on administrations to adopt the technology. South Carolina recently … Continue reading →
Come together Are police and fire department mergers catching on?
With budget cuts and layoffs consistently causing police and fire departments to do more with less, communities across the nation are seeking outside-the-box solutions to maintain and manage those critical areas of public service. Among the most controversial is the … Continue reading →
Paddling in Porterdale
Once upon a time, there was a lonely and neglected body of water running through Porterdale, Ga., that was snubbed by its shore-bound population for many decades. Until, that is, some visionary volunteers decided they wanted their waters to be … Continue reading →
Keeping fleet and municipality workers efficient
By IAN LAHMER, Marketing Director | Venco Venturo Industries LLC A majority of municipalities operate on a budget that requires diligent purchases for their vehicle fleets and maintenance trucks. These smaller municipalities also operate with one or two vehicles that … Continue reading →
Fleet administrators gather in Florida
NAFA Fleet Management Association’s annual conference, held in Orlando, Fla., April 14–17, was three days filled with ride-and-drive opportunities, chances to catch up with friends and mentors in the fleet industry, information and training sessions and even time to enjoy … Continue reading →
Toro: The name for easy grounds and landscape management
The Toro Motor Company was founded on July 10, 1914, to provide engines for one of the early leaders in the tractor field, The Bull Tractor Company of Minneapolis. Although established as an independent company, the name “Toro” was chosen … Continue reading →
Booming with development: Rockford, Ill.
The city of Rockford, Ill., with a population of 150,251, is the third largest city in Illinois. Referred to as the “Forest City,” it’s known for various venues of cultural or historical significance. The settlement was incorporated as a village … Continue reading →
Where finance officers go to know
What ıssues are local fınance offıcıals dealing with currently, and how are they managing them? A good place to get an overall picture is from the Government Finance Officers Association. Eighty-five percent of cities and counties with populations over 25,000 … Continue reading →
Civic crowdfunding
As budgets get stretched tighter and tighter, everyone is looking for innovative ways to complete civic projects. Civic crowdfunding is an avenue that has met with some success. Crowdfunding is defined as the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas or … Continue reading →
