Few people think of innovation when they think of municipal government. Learn how the city council of the small Canadian city of Innisfil has prioritized finding innovative solutions to help the city prosper.
First responders have faced an unprecedented amount of stress in the last year. One positive benefit is that it has forced many to acknowledge such stressors, which has helped reduce the stigma around mental health care.
When people think of human trafficking victims, they often think of girls and women. However, male minors are often sexually exploited. Learn about efforts to to provide safe homes, services, and resources for boys and men who have been trafficked.
Not everyone is cut out to be a crime scene investigator. In this episode, hear from a 24-year career CSI about managing stress, working with officers to preserve evidence, and educational recommendations for aspiring CSIs.
The Capitol riots were shocking because of the location, but it’s not an uncommon experience for police across the country. Learn about efforts to create national standards for training, equipment, and tactics to help agencies plan and prepare for civil unrest.
Cybersecurity is critical to an organization. In this episode, learn why IT and cyber professionals must have the skills to collaborate with all levels of management and why it’s so important to increase diversity in tech fields.
Why do nations still wage war against each other? In this episode, learn about the national security strategy, what issues lead to armed conflict, and the role of ethics.
The pandemic has had major short- and long-term consequences for local towns. Listen to a town manager share his strategies about maintaining trust and keeping citizens informed.