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Exemplary Public ServantsChanging the culture of silence around suicide: Exemplary Public Servant Lynne Mignemi
The probation officer built programs that prioritize wellness and open up conversations about mental health, addiction and suicide after years of watching her colleagues bear unspoken grief.
By Michelle Havich • Sept. 19, 2025 -
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Trump signs order to deploy National Guard to address Memphis crime
City and county leaders warn that Trump’s call for boots on the ground could do more harm than good.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Updated Sept. 17, 2025 -
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Trump says he’s sending National Guard to Memphis
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signals cooperation with the White House plan, while Memphis mayor stresses progress without troops and county mayor denounces the move as an occupation.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Updated Sept. 12, 2025 -
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Traffic cameras double as a hurricane-response system in this South Carolina county
By connecting existing cameras to an AI-powered command hub, a hurricane-prone county plans to track evacuation patterns, adjust routes on the fly and strengthen recovery planning.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Sept. 10, 2025 -
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Supreme Court clears path for ICE to resume stops in LA
The ruling allowing federal immigration agents to stop residents based on ethnicity, language, location and occupation means city leaders must navigate legal uncertainty until at least 2026, a legal scholar says.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Sept. 9, 2025 -
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Chicago officials decry ‘militarized’ immigration operation
The Trump administration’s announcement of Operation Midway Blitz escalates its clash with Illinois leaders over sanctuary laws and local authority.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Updated Sept. 9, 2025 -
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Sponsored by BlackBerry Secure CommunicationsConnected cities need secure communications for crisis management and interagency collaboration
State and local officials need secure communications that ensure operational security.
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National Guard troops headed to New Orleans for extended operation, Louisiana governor says
Calling New Orleans a “crime-ridden city,” Gov. Jeff Landry said he welcomes the troops and an immigration crackdown called “Swamp Sweep.”
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Updated Dec. 3, 2025 -
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Q&APosse Comitatus ‘is alive and well,’ legal expert says. What does that mean for Trump’s military use in US cities?
A judge ruled the Trump administration improperly used the military for law enforcement in Los Angeles. An expert on civilian-military relations explains the ruling and what could come next.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Sept. 3, 2025 -
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Chicago draws a line on federal troops
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s executive order affirms local control of police and outlines steps to protect Chicago residents as Trump prepares broader federal military and immigration operations in major U.S. cities.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Updated Sept. 2, 2025 -
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'Sanctuary' CitiesJudge blocks Trump from halting funding to 34 ‘sanctuary’ cities
Trump’s orders threatening to strip funds from cities limiting immigration cooperation are unconstitutional, a federal judge said, extending protections to Boston, Chicago, Denver and more.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Updated Aug. 25, 2025 -
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'Sanctuary' CitiesCities brace for legal battles as Bondi’s ‘sanctuary’ deadline looms
Local leaders say they’re prepared to defend protections limiting cooperation with immigration enforcement even as the Trump administration threatens to revoke funding and bring criminal charges.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Aug. 18, 2025 -
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Sponsored by SamsaraSmarter fleet management helps cities do more with less
Cutting-edge technology and analytics can help extend the service lives of fleets, prevent breakdowns that interrupt delivery of critical services and slash maintenance budgets.
Aug. 18, 2025 -
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2028 Olympics security plan tests LA-federal partnership
Trump’s executive order puts the federal government in the driver’s seat for Olympics security. Experts wonder if cooperation — or confrontation — will be the result.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Updated Aug. 18, 2025 -
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Ohio mandate requires local governments to establish cybersecurity programs
The regulation comes amid increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks but offers no new funding to implement the procedures.
By Ryan Kushner • Aug. 14, 2025 -
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Judge declines to halt National Guard use in LA
As the federal troop fight shifts to a U.S. appeals court, cities and counties argue the deployments bypass local authority and create dangerous conflicts on city streets.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Updated Sept. 2, 2025 -
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to overturn ban on ICE enforcement methods in LA
The move escalates a legal battle over acceptable tactics for immigration enforcement within city boundaries.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Aug. 8, 2025 -
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‘RoboCops’ may be headed to the US
After years of development in Dubai, AI-powered police robots are moving toward deployment in New York and Florida, Micropolis founder says.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Aug. 5, 2025 -
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Community-based safety solutions drive 22.6% drop in homicides since 2020, Democratic mayors say
Cities are reporting historic decreases in violent crime, but mayors warn that recent federal grant cancellations jeopardize the programs that fueled these results.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Aug. 1, 2025 -
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'Sanctuary' CitiesDOJ targets Minneapolis and St. Paul in latest ‘sanctuary’ city lawsuit
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vows to defend immigrant communities as the Trump administration continues nationwide campaign targeting cities that restrict enforcement of federal immigration law.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Updated Oct. 1, 2025 -
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Cities move beyond law enforcement to treat root causes of crime
Concerns about emergency response to suicide, substance abuse and mental health are prompting a more holistic vision of police-community response, a National League of Cities report finds.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • July 24, 2025 -
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ColumnTraffic-related fatalities continue to rise in multiple cities
Are outdated government operations to blame for Vision Zero failures?
By Wes Guckert, PTP • July 22, 2025 -
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Bill seeks to fill federal void on heat protection for public workers
Proposed legislation backed by AFSCME and other major unions could raise the bar for how cities protect municipal workers from rising temperatures.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • July 21, 2025 -
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Deep DiveHow to protect employees from heat and other climate extremes
Clear protocols for identifying heat illness, safety training, paid breaks and access to water and shade are among the steps cities can take to protect workers as temperatures rise.
By Ryan Golden • July 21, 2025 -
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DOJ threatens to subpoena California sheriffs in seeking county jail data
The Los Angeles County sheriff said his department won’t hand over inmate data without a judge-signed warrant, setting up a potential showdown over federal authority, state sovereignty and local law enforcement discretion.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Updated July 18, 2025
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