Cities and counties need new strategies for police recruitment in today's environment of strained police-community relations.

2017 Community Health & Safety Award Program Recipient

The Iowa City wins one of Amazon's 2017 City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge awards for its Jail Diversion Programs.

Trained local government first responders make a significant difference in the outcome of violent attacks.

No matter the legal issue, excessive forces cases are difficult for state and local governments to win...

Ways to ensure that police metrics include indicators related to improving trust between police and the community.

Life, Well Run is pleased to announce the 2017 Community Heroes who were nominated by their jurisdictions for modeling dedication to local government and serving residents. Life, Well Run received a wonderful response to the call for Community Hero nominations that began in November 2016 with the support of ICMA-RC.  Managers sent in descriptions of their…

Teaneck, New Jersey<br />As the U.S. population ages, most communities will wrestle with a variety of issues related to elderly residents. Top of mind would be emergency services, transportation, engagement and activities, and appropriate housing. Teaneck, N.J.  (pop.40,000), is getting ahead of the curve with a program called Age-Friendly Teaneck.  The planning phase of the program began in…