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 →
Joe Middendorf is the director of security and public safety for a Cincinnati National Historic Landmark, Union Terminal, which houses the Cincinnati Museum Center. His purview also includes the National Underground Railroad Museum Freedom Center and the Geier Collections & … Continue reading →
Back in the days of Colonel Andrew Hynes, who lived from Feb. 28, 1750, to September of 1800, establishing a town was not always as simple as staking a plot of uncharted wilderness, tacking up a few shanties and growing … Continue reading →
December 17, 2015 – Charleston, SC – Imagine what additional tasks or projects supervisors could accomplish if they were to save over 800 hours of time a year…that’s the equivalent of 20 work weeks. The Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1 Center … Continue reading →
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 →
In a world of ever-changing technology, it’s important for law enforcement to stay one step ahead of criminals. As two recent high-profile cases illustrated, New World Systems’ AEGIS Public Safety software does just that. The following stories highlight the effectiveness … Continue reading →
It may still be a few months away, but now is the time to start planning for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October and how your department can get involved to help raise awareness. Thankfully, a lot has changed since … Continue reading →
Over 7,000 head to the “SuperShow” to see the latest and greatest products for the Police and Security Sectors. June 22, 2015 – Atlantic City. NJ – The 29th annual Police Security Expo (PSE) runs June 23rd and 24th at … Continue reading →
There’s no such thing as too much training when it comes to safe stops for police motorcycle units, according to two experts on the topic. Jim Polan is a 34-year veteran of law enforcement and is currently a major with … Continue reading →
Two fleet-related conferences are currently ramping up and will take place in April. One, the NAFA Fleet Management Association Institute and Expo, leans toward the car and SUV needs of municipalities. The other, the American Public Works Association North American … Continue reading →
Winter can be a beast, and its snowfall has already made 2014–15 memorable: particularly with snowstorm Knife. The storm dropped approximately 7 feet of snow in the Buffalo area, resulting in commuters being stranded — some for as long as … Continue reading →
