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    Opinion

    Government can use tech solutions to lower motor vehicle fatalities

    Traffic deaths and serious injuries on our roadways are preventable.

    By Christina Aizcorbe • Nov. 2, 2021
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    In a crisis, prepaid cards expedite relief funds to Wayne County residents

    In a crisis, prepaid cards expedite relief funds to Wayne County residents

    By Tiffani C. Jackson • Nov. 1, 2021
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    Majority of Los Angeles County residents face high risk to climate hazards, new study shows

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.A new stud...

    By • Oct. 20, 2021
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    Roadway improvements, traffic safety research recognized in latest National Roadway Safety Awards

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.From long-...

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 6, 2021
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    Data shows that fatality rate from residential fires nearly twice national average among Black communities

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Between 20...

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 4, 2021
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    Opinion

    Social media can play an important role in a community’s emergency response

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.History ha...

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 1, 2021
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    New emergency communications system to integrate cross-jurisdictional data into one digital space

    New emergency communications system to integrate cross-jurisdictional data into one digital space

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 21, 2021
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    Remembering 9/11: The impact, then and now

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Sometimes,...

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 10, 2021
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    How to ensure interoperability in public safety

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Interopera...

    By Todd Piett • Aug. 31, 2021
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    South Dakota upgrades to statewide next-generation emergency telecommunication system

    With the emergence of technologies like GPS and digital video livestreaming, 911 emergency dispatchers have more tools at their fingertips than ever before—contingent, that is, on whether or not the region’s digital infrastructure can handle it.

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 24, 2021
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    Smart city technology drives efficient disaster response and recovery

    Smart city technology drives efficient disaster response and recovery

    By Matt Smith • Aug. 9, 2021
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    With proposed plan, Los Angeles grapples with housing crisis

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The housin...

    By Andy Castillo • July 6, 2021
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    10 reasons why local governments should outsource all IT: Post pandemic view

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.As we appe...

    By Dr. Alan R. Shark • June 16, 2021
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    Harris County deploys next-generation security in 150 public buildings

    Harris County deploys next-generation security in 150 public buildings

    By • June 10, 2021
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    The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve our nation’s infrastructure crisis

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Every four...

    By Josh Mallamud • May 7, 2021
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    Atlanta PD deploys mobile, wireless surveillance trailers to deter crime and increase situational awareness

    Half a million people call the city of Atlanta home, and approximately 7.3 million people live in the metropolitan area, according to new U.S. Census data.

    By Kevin Taylor • April 30, 2021
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    Making cities safer means making security simpler

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.When it co...

    By Daniel Bloodworth • March 22, 2021
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    2020 Crown Communities winner: El Paso County, Texas’ pretrial justice modernization

    2020 Crown Communities winner: El Paso County, Texas’ pretrial justice modernization

    By Jason Axelrod • March 6, 2021
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    Using data to improve emergency response resources

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The abilit...

    By Sam Klietz • Feb. 25, 2021
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    Public safety organizations will face new, ongoing challenges in the new year

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Following ...

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 15, 2021
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    Designing city and county buildings for safety and accessibility

    Designing city and county buildings for safety and accessibility

    By Robert A. Peck • Jan. 29, 2021
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    Florida county announces successful test of Motorola Solutions’ cloud-based P25 core technology

    Florida county announces successful test of Motorola Solutions’ cloud-based P25 core technology

    By Urgent Communications • Jan. 11, 2021
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    Probabilistic genotyping in forensic DNA analysis

    Despite some criticisms, the use of PG software is an advancement that substantially improves DNA analysis.

    By Bruce Budowle • Nov. 30, 2020
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    How virtual reality simulators are changing law enforcement training

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    By Bob Ferris • Oct. 28, 2020
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    How technology is unlocking the future of firefighting and public safety

    When you think about how technology is enabling remote government work, what comes to mind? Online city council meetings, or enhanced portals for renewing your driver’s license or paying taxes? What about firefighting?

    By Craig Coale • Oct. 14, 2020