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…

In 2014, race disparity and police use of force collided to become the top issue in urban America.

This past Valentine’s Day, we held a Twitter poll asking our social media audience what they love most about working in local government.

Local governments are not taking the decision to implement BWCs lightly.

Brochure describing ICMA's AMUPREV Violence Prevention program.