MTAS was asked whether a city can ask an employee to cover up tattoos and piercings.

MTAS provided several sample policies and forms related to the background check process.

MTAS was asked to write a resolution to submit to the General Assembly to amend a charter pertaining to voters signing multiple petitions, length of residency requirement and non-resident voters.

Due to the growing interest in traffic calming, the City of Kingsport Transportation Planning Department developed this guide to provide the public information on traffic calming and procedures followed by the Kingsport Transportation Planning Department. This handbook outlines the planning, installation, and maintenance processes followed by the City of Kingsport. It contains information on traffic calming issues such as funding, impacts on emergency services as well as many others.

Several cities, housing authorities, and an airport authority were asked about their early retirement incentive programs.

Eight cities were asked several questions about off-leash dog parks, including: use of a feasibility study; funding model; design guidelines; and, regulations or ordinances.

Ten cities were asked about their policy for purchasing or subsidizing safety boots for city workers.

MTAS Legal Consultant Melissa Ashburn responds to a Tennessee city's request for information regarding beer sale hours and the effect it might have on liquor by the drink sales.

Based on the papers, articles, and reports reviewed, it seems that CCTV is most effective when combined with other crime reducing/deterring methods such as improved lighting, security guards, and defensible space.

The practice of allowing police officers to moonlight while dressed in uniform and carrying city weapons may subject the city to tort liability.