Measures of police performance need to go beyond traditional crime statistics to encompass such factors as civic health, social cohesion, and resident satisfaction. ICMA’s Randall Reid explains.

What can local government professionals do to address the racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities that often lead to violence in our communities?

As it did for Forest Lake, Minnesota, a shared city hall, fire, and police station can significantly reduce operating costs.

Community policing, transparency, and data are three keys to improving relations with your community.

With the assistance of ICMA CityLinks partnerships, municipalities in El Salvador and Guatemala are adopting crime and violence prevention practices developed by communities in the United States.