What this can mean for the future of the fire service.

As the Midwest endures its worst tornado season since 1953, affected communities know they can rely on the resources of the professional local government management profession.

May is Mental Health Month, a time for increased awareness of mental health conditions and treatment.

The Peoria Police Department has launched the web-based program CrimeMapping.com. This program allows citizens a real-time and transparent review of police activity and incident information.

Local government managers watch the events in Japan unfold with sorrow, understanding the time and effort it will take for the Japanese people to regain some semblance of normalcy.

Two Panamanian cities have formed municipal violence prevention committees modeled after community-oriented policing approaches in the United States.

Eleven Swedish officials participated in a five-city study tour of Michigan public safety departments lead by ICMA's Center for Public Safety Management.

Municipal and police officials from El Salvador learn how Santa Ana, California, approaches community-oriented policing and makes it work.

Read this excerpt from an issue of ICMA’s Infocus, Making Smart Choices about Fire and Emergency Medical Services in a Difficult Economy, which presents a balanced process for making data-driven decisions.