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What to Do If You're Pulled Over By the Police and You're Legally Carrying a Concealed Firearm

If you don't want to accidentally get shot by the police, here is what you should do during a stop

10 Good People Who Were Punished For Helping Others

No good deed goes unpunished. The world has its share of heroic people who will risk their own lives to keep other people safe, but they don’t always get parades and trophies for their good deeds. In the name of bureaucracy, procedure, or just pure selfishness, some people get dragged through hell for trying to help others. Sometimes it’s out of jealousy, sometimes it’s for profit, and sometimes there’s a whole system in place designed to keep people from being extraordinary. Whatever the…

Can Bail Bonds Fees be Negotiated?

My wife was arrested a few hours ago and this whole thing is just all one big mistake. Our attorney has told us the case has a 90% chance of getting thrown out at the…

Here’s how easy it is to buy anything — legal or illegal — on the 'dark web'

From drugs and guns to hacker rental services and fake IDs.

6 Signs that Invite Burglars to Target Your Vacant Home

Despite how thorough you are about making sure all of your doors and windows are locked each time you leave your home

How to spot ATM skimming devices

What to look out for when using an ATM, and what you can do to protect your account.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

If you live on a snow emergency street, you must remove your vehicle to provide access for ......

If you live on a snow emergency street, you must remove your vehicle to provide access for emergency vehicles.<br>Please make every effort to utilize off street parking. Neighbors should cooperate ...

Due to significant snow accumulations, please remove all vehicles from roadway for snow removal....

PARKING AND SNOW REMOVAL INFORMATION;<br>Resident are asked to remove any vehicles from roadways to assist public works in keeping roads clear. Please use your driveway or a neighbors if ...

How security cameras can help police departments find suspects

Why local governments need to hold business summits

With citizens not feeling the impact of governance at the grassroots, the quest for business and functionality of local governments becomes a topical issue.

Are you paying attention to local government all the time?

Are you paying attention to local government all the time?

Are You Lobbying? A Primer for Those Working With Local Government

Are You Lobbying? A Primer for Those Working With Local Government

How to solve the diversity crisis in local government leadership

There is a leadership gulf in local government when it comes to BAME representation - a problem caused by institutions and society as a

10 Local Government YouTube Channels That Know What They Are Doing

YouTube is a place where cities can showcase all sorts of community information. What makes a local government YouTube channel great?

3 Examples Of How Workflow Automation Improved Local Government

Think of municipal government, and you probably think of red tape, paperwork and inefficiency. But that’s not the full story. There are plenty of examples of local governments that have changed their workflows by digitizing or automating their processes—and thus changed the way they operate.

Local governments get more strategic with asking for help

Skilled volunteers are becoming a key resource for strapped local governments.

Do you have a good picture of your loved ones on your cell phone? It could be vitally important...

If a child or elderly member of your family were to ever go missing, one of the most important things that we in law enforcement need immediately is a picture of that person. We have the technology ...

How local government can manage technology risk

A recent report outlines how local governments can manage common types of technology-related risks.

The Atlas platform: How it Can Help to Enable Local Governments

Learn about the Atlas platform and how it is helping local governments make better decisions.