Topic - Public Safety Archive

Planning for Self-Driving Cars

Public officials need to act quickly to enact policies and plans.

by Jennifer Cohen

Getting the Most Value From Your City’s Technology Investment

Technology increasingly serves as the backbone for providing local services.

by Jim Lewis

AskRail App Provides Hazmat Data for First Responders

The app provides immediate access to information about hazardous materials a railcar is carrying.

Data Loss Prevention and Cybersecurity: A Practical Guide

Adapting and responding to cyber threats and protecting critical infrastructure are essential for cities.

by George Khalil

Making Cities Smarter

A few key principles apply to any smart city efforts, regardless of size or scope.

by JoAnne Mounce

How Volunteerism Enriches Communities

The small-town feeling of community that many of us experienced as youngsters has become more elusive. Volunteering gives us a sense of connectedness and offers multiple benefits.

by JoAnne Mounce

Cities and Schools Partner for Positive, Transformational Outcomes

Culver City offers a model for successful community-schools partnerships.

by Randi Kay Stephens

Fairfield Reverses Crime and Neglect in Parkway Gardens

The city took legal action to help property owners effect change and address the shootings, illegal drug sales, traffic and other problems that plagued the complex.

Building Communications Infrastructure for First Responders

The ability to communicate is critically important for first responders in emergency situations. The First Responder Network Authority is working to deliver a broadband network for public safety agencies.

by Jeanette Kennedy

What Cities Should Know About Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act

Changes in the law related to marijuana raise many concerns for cities.

by Tim Cromartie