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Small Michigan city ends 20-year contract with police force
Public Procurement
Small Michigan city ends 20-year contract with police forceSmall Michigan city ends 20-year contract with police force

A two-decade police partnership between two Michigan cities is ending so that one city can save money by contracting with its county’s police.

byJason Axelrod
Feb 28, 2018
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Public Safety
Top 10 cities for UFO sightingsTop 10 cities for UFO sightings
byDerek Prall
Oct 31, 2017
10 Slides
More government workers are using standing desks at the office (with related video)
Government Technology
More government workers are using standing desks at the office (with related video)More government workers are using standing desks at the office (with related video)
Oct 1, 2017
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Maricopa 911 goes to the cloud for improved service
Government Technology
Maricopa 911 goes to the cloud for improved serviceMaricopa 911 goes to the cloud for improved service
Aug 21, 2017
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Gun drawn, camera on: Wireless sensor cues body cams from holster logo in a gray background |
Workforce
Gun drawn, camera on: Wireless sensor cues body cams from holsterGun drawn, camera on: Wireless sensor cues body cams from holster
byMichael Keating
Jun 28, 2017
1 Min Read
5 steps to improve victim restitution logo in a gray background |
Government Initiatives
5 steps to improve victim restitution5 steps to improve victim restitution
Jun 14, 2017
1 Min Read
Las Vegas police agency relies on software to create optimal work schedules
Government Technology
Las Vegas police agency relies on software to create optimal work schedules
Las Vegas police agency relies on software to create optimal work schedules
Jun 12, 2017
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1 Min Read
UTV equipment provides efficient on-field medical transport for sports programs
Transportation Infrastructure
UTV equipment provides efficient on-field medical transport for sports programs
UTV equipment provides efficient on-field medical transport for sports programs
Jun 7, 2017
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1 Min Read
byMichael Keating
Clear polycarbonate sheet secures vacant structures (with related video)
Government Technology
Clear polycarbonate sheet secures vacant structures (with related video)
Clear polycarbonate sheet secures vacant structures (with related video)
May 31, 2017
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1 Min Read
byMichael Keating
Tow device helps safely move dumpsters
Waste Management & Disposal
Tow device helps safely move dumpsters
Tow device helps safely move dumpsters
May 22, 2017
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1 Min Read
byMichael Keating
Better behavior on both sides of the badge
Transportation Infrastructure
Better behavior on both sides of the badge
Better behavior on both sides of the badge
May 10, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDerek Prall
The truth about law enforcement’s use of facial recognition technology logo in a gray background | The truth about law enforcement’s use of facial recognition technology
Government Law
The truth about law enforcement’s use of facial recognition technology
The truth about law enforcement’s use of facial recognition technology
May 9, 2017
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1 Min Read
Automated system brings efficiencies to municipal towing operations
Artificial Intelligence
Automated system brings efficiencies to municipal towing operations
Automated system brings efficiencies to municipal towing operations
Mar 7, 2017
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1 Min Read
byMichael Keating
Damage control
Public Safety
Damage control
Damage control
Mar 6, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJason Axelrod
Emergency Services
California wildfires spark issues of bilingual emergency communications
California wildfires spark issues of bilingual emergency communications
Feb 13, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJason Axelrod
What local governments need to know about operating drones
Government Technology
What local governments need to know about operating drones
What local governments need to know about operating drones
Feb 7, 2017
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1 Min Read
byMichael Keating
Denver establishes outreach court to serve homeless population-2
Public Safety
Denver establishes outreach court to serve homeless population-2
Denver establishes outreach court to serve homeless population-2
Jan 23, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJason Axelrod
Old parking enforcement technology gets the boot (with related video)
Government Technology
Old parking enforcement technology gets the boot (with related video)
Old parking enforcement technology gets the boot (with related video)
Oct 20, 2016
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1 Min Read
Georgia county police use drones to investigate serious traffic wrecks (with related video)
Transportation Infrastructure
Georgia county police use drones to investigate serious traffic wrecks (with related video)
Georgia county police use drones to investigate serious traffic wrecks (with related video)
Aug 30, 2016
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1 Min Read
byMichael Keating
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Emergency Services
The market grows for vehicles used in emergency response and other applications
The market grows for vehicles used in emergency response and other applications
Jul 5, 2016
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1 Min Read
byMichael Keating
Austin Police Department tracks crime using video cameras, real-time monitoring
Public Safety
Austin Police Department tracks crime using video cameras, real-time monitoring
Austin Police Department tracks crime using video cameras, real-time monitoring
Apr 13, 2016
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1 Min Read
byDerek Prall
Fence helps block noise levels and looks like granite
Public Works & Utilities
Fence helps block noise levels and looks like granite
Fence helps block noise levels and looks like granite
Apr 4, 2016
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1 Min Read
Ohio county jails employ body scanners to catch inmates with contraband
Workforce
Ohio county jails employ body scanners to catch inmates with contraband
Ohio county jails employ body scanners to catch inmates with contraband
Mar 16, 2016
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1 Min Read
byJason Axelrod
How local governments can use data centers to better protect critical data logo in a gray background | How local governments can use data centers to better protect critical data
Cybersecurity
How local governments can use data centers to better protect critical data
How local governments can use data centers to better protect critical data
Feb 10, 2016
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1 Min Read
byKaren Romano
Government buildings require layers of security
Public Safety
Government buildings require layers of security
Government buildings require layers of security
Sep 30, 2015
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1 Min Read
byJohn Mosebar
Study: Kentucky counties that ban alcohol have more meth problems
Government Law
Study: Kentucky counties that ban alcohol have more meth problems
Study: Kentucky counties that ban alcohol have more meth problems
Sep 28, 2015
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1 Min Read
byStephanie Toone
Poll respondents taking a stand on standing desks (with related video)
Emergency Services
Poll respondents taking a stand on standing desks (with related video)
Poll respondents taking a stand on standing desks (with related video)
Sep 25, 2015
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1 Min Read
The EMV October 2015 Liability Shift: Are You Ready?
Government Technology
The EMV October 2015 Liability Shift: Are You Ready?
The EMV October 2015 Liability Shift: Are You Ready?
Sep 22, 2015
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1 Min Read
byContributor
Patrol vehicle keeps K-9 units comfortable (with related video)
Economy & Finance
Patrol vehicle keeps K-9 units comfortable (with related video)
Patrol vehicle keeps K-9 units comfortable (with related video)
Aug 31, 2015
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1 Min Read
Prince George’s County, Md., builds NG911-ready communications center, public-safety complex
Public Safety
Prince George’s County, Md., builds NG911-ready communications center, public-safety complex
Prince George’s County, Md., builds NG911-ready communications center, public-safety complex
Aug 24, 2015
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1 Min Read
byStephanie Toone
Precast concrete fence resists bullets yet is attractive (with related video)
Public Works & Utilities
Precast concrete fence resists bullets yet is attractive (with related video)
Precast concrete fence resists bullets yet is attractive (with related video)
Aug 20, 2015
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1 Min Read
Portable traffic signals—the evolution of traffic control
Transportation Infrastructure
Portable traffic signals—the evolution of traffic control
Portable traffic signals—the evolution of traffic control
Aug 18, 2015
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1 Min Read
All-season safety cab now available for Groundsmaster rotary mowers
Public Safety
All-season safety cab now available for Groundsmaster rotary mowers
All-season safety cab now available for Groundsmaster rotary mowers
Jun 30, 2015
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1 Min Read
Minneapolis Fire Department obtains 100-foot aerial tiller unit (with related video)
Emergency Services
Minneapolis Fire Department obtains 100-foot aerial tiller unit (with related video)
Minneapolis Fire Department obtains 100-foot aerial tiller unit (with related video)
Jun 2, 2015
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1 Min Read
byMichael Keating
Documentary explores Chattanooga’s relationship with floods
Public Safety
Documentary explores Chattanooga’s relationship with floods
Documentary explores Chattanooga’s relationship with floods
Apr 20, 2015
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1 Min Read
byDerek Prall

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Economy & Finance
These 10 cities have the highest share of million-dollar homes10 cities with the highest share of million-dollar homes
Nov 25, 2024
10 Slides
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Public Administration & Governance
A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so farA new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far
byRyan Kushner
Oct 21, 2024
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Economy & Finance
Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.
byRyan Kushner
Oct 7, 2024
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Sustainability
Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.
byRyan Kushner
Aug 30, 2024
10 Slides

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Government Technology
Cities and counties should ID their IT assets as they work to eliminate ransomware risks
Cities and counties should ID their IT assets as they work to eliminate ransomware risks

Jan 21, 2025

Workforce
Cities and counties can use social media and apprentice programs to attract qualified talent
Cities and counties can use social media and apprentice programs to attract qualified talent

Jan 13, 2025

Government Technology
In 2025, public safety technology will be a spending priority for cities and counties
In 2025, public safety technology will be a spending priority for cities and counties

Jan 2, 2025

Government Technology
Agencies need to be prepared at the first sign of a cyber-attack.
Agencies need to be prepared at the first sign of a cyber-attack.

Dec 19, 2024

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