Public Safety: Page 11

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    Why a unified communications platform is imperative for 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.Informed decis...

    By David Wiseman • Sept. 16, 2020
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    Using high-tech demolition to increase productivity and safety in bridge work

    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 day in t...

    By Mike Martin • June 26, 2020
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    City SWAT team’s future uncertain after all members resign

    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 local SW...

    By Jason Axelrod • June 22, 2020
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    An American crisis: Riots break out across the country

    Tempers boiled over across the country this weekend as protests in dozens of cities turned violent leading to property damage, loss of life and increasing tensions between the police and the communities they’re charged with protecting.

    By Derek Prall • June 1, 2020
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    Rapid delivery of mapping data is critical for natural disaster response

    Rapid delivery of mapping data is critical for natural disaster response

    By Tracy Ray • May 13, 2020
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    New Hampshire county to become second in U.S. to offer methadone to inmates

    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.Once the U...

    By Jason Axelrod • April 27, 2020
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    Electrostatic sprayer system kills COVID-19, disinfects public spaces in a matter of hours

    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 entire...

    March 13, 2020
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    DEA names eight cities major meth transportation hubs, announces crackdown

    DEA names eight cities major meth transportation hubs, announces crackdown

    By Derek Prall • March 4, 2020
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    City of Oakland turns to Motorola Solutions’ cloud-based disaster-recovery service for CAD

    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.Oakland, C...

    Feb. 10, 2020
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    Keeping pace with the future of public safety technology

    Over the past decade, emerging technology has undeniably transformed public safety within our cities.

    By William Bratton • Jan. 15, 2020
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    How space technology helps emergency personnel respond to disasters

    When people hear about space technology, they may first think about satellite-powered GPS services or live-streamed rocket launches.

    By Doug Postman • Nov. 19, 2019
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    RadioSAFE systems will help public safety in natural disasters and other emergency situations

    RadioSAFE systems will help public safety in natural disasters and other emergency situations

    Nov. 14, 2019
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    John Deere launches new line of public safety vehicles

    John Deere launches new line of public safety vehicles

    Oct. 16, 2019
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    Two Texas courts share a paperless path forward

    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.Paper stor...

    By Rusty Smith • Oct. 15, 2019
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    Best practices for state and local governments to improve natural disaster preparedness

    According to National Geographic, more than 670 U.S. communities will face repeated flooding by the end of this century. Natural disasters continue to affect citizens across the United States, which is why it’s vital for city and state governments to prepare accordingly.

    By Paul Brandenburg • Oct. 14, 2019
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    Florida city commissioner under fire for calling out cop at awards ceremony over false arrest

    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 Tamarac,...

    By Jason Axelrod • Sept. 30, 2019
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    San Antonio Parks/Airport police sue city to get pay equal to police department officers

    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.San Antoni...

    By Jason Axelrod • Sept. 11, 2019
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    The new public safety workplace: Designed for officer wellness

    It’s a shocking reality that, according to statistics from the Ruderman Family Foundation research, “first responders (policemen and firefighters) are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty.

    By Jake Davis • July 9, 2019
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    State of emergency declared for all 77 counties in Oklahoma

    All 77 Oklahoma counties remain under a state of emergency due to severe weather, nearly a month after it was initially declared.

    By Jason Axelrod • May 29, 2019
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    Court rules cities in 4 states cannot chalk tires to track parking

    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.Chalk it up to...

    By Jason Axelrod • April 24, 2019
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    Why local governments should consider a holistic approach to human trafficking

    Most cities want to address human trafficking in a meaningful way, but there is no clear consensus on the best way to go about it.

    By Shunu Shrestha • April 10, 2019
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    New arbitration remedy when FEMA denies public assistance for disaster recovery

    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.Local gove...

    By Pepper Allgood • March 27, 2019
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    The art of transformation

    Publicly-run mural programs are fighting blight, creating identity and fostering community in cities.

    By Jason Axelrod • March 4, 2019
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    FBI raids Michigan city hall, mayor’s home in corruption probe

    A group of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents have raided the Taylor, Mich. City Hall and the home of Taylor Mayor Rick Sollars as part of an investigation into corruption.

    By Jason Axelrod • Feb. 20, 2019
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    Crime prevention through environmental design provides subtle yet strong design-based security

    In the last several years, our country has collectively experienced the horror of active shooters in public spaces.

    By Timothy Wiley • Jan. 30, 2019