Infographic: The ‘fuzz’iness between police-public relations and perceptions
This infographic shows how police view the public and what the public thinks about local law enforcement.
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For the public sector, security and compliance are just good business
State and local officials in charge of distributing public funds understand that security and compliance must be a top priority, but it can feel like a challenge to be fully prepared for audits. First, government organizations face a significant challenge in securing cyber infrastructure and protecting the personal data of their constituents from malicious actors. […]
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EPA to implement national limit on “forever chemicals” in drinking water
For the first time ever, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will implement national limits on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—are man-made chemicals that have been linked to multiple serious health issues, including cancer. The new EPA rule, unveiled April 10, will include health safeguards and require public […]
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2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Muscatine Organics Recycling Center
The Muscatine (Iowa) Organics Recycling Center (MORC) has a food waste depackaging operation that can process more than 4,000 tons of packaged food waste each year. Regional food manufacturers from up to 500 miles away deliver the packaged material to the facility. The food waste creates methane, which is a greenhouse gas that harms the […]
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How one city is proactively managing AI use—and what local governments can learn from it
AI (artificial intelligence) had a big year last year. A topic once reserved for tech circles, it became a frequent news headline and a regular dinner table conversation piece. Governments across the world began shaping policies for AI. In the U.S., President Joe Biden enacted his executive order in October, which created several initiatives to […]