As the opioid epidemic continues, responding in a positive, life-saving way that lacks judgement toward its victims grows more vital. To address the epidemic, the firefighter paramedics of Havelock, N.C., have launched the first-ever legal syringe exchange program headed by … Continue reading →
Police officers already have it tough when handling high stress situations on a regular basis, but what about unexplainable situations they aren’t trained for? Are they really prepared for ghosts whose issues with authority run so deep that they’ll haunt … Continue reading →
By DR. DANNY L. MCGUIRE JR. | Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at National Louis University, Chicago, Ill. In today’s society, with ever-changing technological advancements and social media, law enforcement professionals must be aware of their surroundings and, more importantly, … Continue reading →
While now regularly making the network news, opioid overdoses are something that have been on first responders’ minds for quite a while, and the epidemic in America is getting worse. The numbers are staggering, with lives lost to opioid overdoses … Continue reading →
The new staff members will support ICC’s accreditation, energy and marketing programs Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council welcomes three new staff members: Helga Alexander, Program Manager of Calibration Laboratory Accreditation for the International Accreditation Service (IAS); Michelle Britt, … Continue reading →
This department determined all employee scheduling software is not created equal and switched to a better system. River Falls, WI – Even though many Public Safety Agencies have moved from scheduling employees on paper and/or spreadsheets to an online software … Continue reading →
When children in underprivileged neighborhoods missed out on the city’s summer programming due to lack of transportation, money and resources, Louisville, Ky., Metro Parks and Recreation organizers banded together to bring the summer programming to them. This is done in … Continue reading →
It’s a trend that seems to be sweeping the nation — Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Alabama and Florida are among the many states that have found themselves in a battle with the “big box stores” over property tax revenue — … Continue reading →
A facility manager’s job description is lengthy and varied and includes tasks such as inspecting the premises to ensure everything is stocked for the day’s work; creating a maintenance schedule for the interior and exterior of the building; conference room … 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 →
Cities use traffic fine income to help balance their budgets. In some cases, this has led to state capping legislation — laws that govern the percentage of the the municipal income that can come from traffic citations. Typically, fines taken … Continue reading →
