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10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries

The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.

Why Concealed Carriers Don't Need To Stress Out About Getting Pulled Over

You look up in the rearview mirror and you see those dreaded blue lights flashing behind you. It can be a nerve-wracking experience. For many concealed car

LAPD Officers Must Now Explain On Camera Why They Plan To Stop A Driver Or Pedestrian

The Police Commission’s new policy is aimed at limiting pretextual stops — that is, when an officer pulls over a car or stops a pedestrian for a minor offense, then uses it to search for a more serious crime.

What truckers need to do when stopped by the highway patrol

You can be more efficient by being safe, and not giving law enforcement a reason to stop you. But if they do, a professional attitude will get you back on the road more quickly.

You Ask, We Answer: Who sets highway speed limits?

In this You Ask, We Answer, Marlene wants to know who sets the speed limit on state highways and how can it be changed?

Roadside Emergency Tips from a Highway Patrol Commander Who Has Seen It All ... at 70 MPH

Stay safe on the road if the unexpected occurs. Prepare yourself to handle the most common roadside emergencies with these tips.

Advertising for State Government Agencies: 4 Tips for Success

From public health campaigns to tourism advertising, local government agencies depend on ad campaigns as a critical channel for communicating with the public.

Why Are Cops Patrolling Classrooms?

Resource-officer programs that unfairly blur the lines between routine school discipline and law enforcement are in need of some essential reforms.

What are HEAT patrols?

The new HEAT patrols focus on traffic safety while also providing an increased law enforcement presence in areas with public safety concerns.

What is Pipeline Patrolling?

Pipeline patrolling is an inspection of natural gas pipelines to identify irregularities that are, or can become, a hazard so that they can be repaired.

What are the Gas Pipeline Patrolling Regulations?

Linc Energy Systems conducts patrolling of natural gas pipelines and we are often asked, “What are the Gas Pipeline Patrolling Regulations?”

What to Do: Policy Recommendations for Entitlement Programs, on Pension benefits for full-career...

Not so modest: Pension benefits for full-career state government employees

Highway Safety Tips

Get Highway Safety Tips from Consumer Reports that can help reverse the increase in Highway Fatalities and find out about the newer SUVs that have the lowest fatality rates.

How Can Highways Be Racist?

The roads we build pave over history and shape our future.

5 tips for successful security patrols

Feeling anxious about organizing your patrols in a successful way? Learn 5 wonderful ways that will solve your daily problems in managing patrols!

6 competitive IT strategy tips from state government CIOs and CxOs

Even CxOs of state and local governments must stay competitive. But how can IT departments compete amidst budget constraints and red tape? Learn six mindful takeaways to be competitively strategic, even in tough conditions.

How Scouts' friendships strengthen patrols

Experts weigh in on how friendships could actually strengthen development, especially when it comes to Scouting in patrols.

Timekeeping: How to Change a Watch Strap

Let’s face it, times are tough and it’s not just European governments that are implementing austerity measures. A lot of guys can’t squeeze a new watch into their 2012 budgets. But don’t despair, there’s an affordable way to get a fresh look for your existing watch – change the strap. You might be surprised at...

Fixing What Highways Destroyed

How to stay safe on the side of the highway

Having to pull over on a busy highway or interstate can be scary, but there are some things you can do to stay safe.