Topic - Public Safety Archive

	Title	Issue
	New Report on Roads: Fix Problems Now or Pay More Later Pavement conditions are deteriorating throughout California, and while the costs are high for even the most basic repair and maintenance, the price tag for waiting is far higher, from both an economic and a public safety standpoint. By Jennifer Whiting	February 2013
	Making Drug Dealers Pay For Law Enforcement Cities are increasingly using civil actions rather than criminal prosecution to curb illegal drug sales within their borders. Often such actions are taken either under general nuisance laws or the California Drug Abatement Act. However, the California Unfair Competition Law has also been used effectively to curb drug sales and close down businesses where drugs are sold. By Brian I. Hamblet	February 2013
	Partnerships Make Roadways Safer In tough economic times expectations remain high for cities to provide quality public services and facilities, though resources to fund desired projects are scarce. One strategy for overcoming limited resources is to combine forces with other agencies and organizations to leverage expertise, staff time and funding. By Jennifer Armer and Steve Sanders	February 2013
	Santa Clarita’s Neighborhood Approach Builds Trust and Community Involvement	December 2012
	San Carlos Adopts Innovative Contracting Techniques to Maintain Service Levels Like many California cities, San Carlos has faced some serious budgetary challenges in recent years.	November 2012
	Realignment: How Cities Can Maximize Existing Powers and Recover Costs to Fight Crime Cities can draw on their own police powers and state laws to abate problems from drugs and prostitution to graffiti and gangs. by Matthew R. Silver	October 2012
	New High-Tech Tools Keep Residents Safe, Informed and Engaged High-tech tools are making it possible for cities to issue alerts in real time to their communities, respond more quickly to emergencies and maximize scarce resources. by Eva Spiegel	October 2012
	San Mateo Helps Residents "Be Ready, Be Safe, Be Involved!"	October 2012
	Web Exclusive	October 2012
	New Program Offers Help With Planning for Energy Emergencies The California Local Energy Assurance Planning program offers local governments support in planning for interruptions to energy supplies.	July 2012