Public Safety: Page 12

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    Coral Gables, Florida, deploys drones designed to respond to emergencies sooner than police

    Bond's Air Guardian surveils for threats during large events, identifies suspects during ongoing criminal activity and assesses fires or natural disasters before first responders can arrive. 

    By Danielle McLean • July 26, 2022
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    Police adopt license plate readers at an accelerating pace

    Without a doubt, more law enforcement agencies are acquiring automated license plate reader cameras and technology (ALPR).

    By Michael Keating • July 25, 2022
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    Key considerations for local governments seeking compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

    The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that one-in-four adults in the Unites States are living with disability, and that number may still rise as our largest generation, the Baby Boomers, continue to age.

    By Chris Round • July 22, 2022
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    Miami Beach pilot aims to address loud cars with noise-detecting cameras

    Following implementation in Knoxville, Tennessee, and New York City, the Florida city is looking to use technology to help crack down on noise violations from vehicles.

    By Danielle McLean • July 22, 2022
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    Public has fair level of confidence in public safety during weather and natural disasters, survey finds

    Severe storms have been growing in strength due to climate change. Massive heat waves are currently hitting regions across the United States, while wildfire season is well underway.

    By Michelle Havich • July 21, 2022
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    Making school zones safer for students and pedestrians

    Making school zones safer for students and pedestrians

    By Wes Guckert, PTP • July 20, 2022
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    After a bridge collapse, Pittsburgh greenlights comprehensive bridge evaluation

    The “City of Bridges” approved a two-year, $1.5 million contract on Tuesday for engineering review of all 150 city-owned bridges, with a report expected by October.  

    By Austyn Gaffney • July 20, 2022
  • Abortion-rights demonstrators protest in front of the Supreme Court building following the announcement to the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling on June 25, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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    Some cities are trying to secure abortion access. Can they succeed?

    City leaders and prosecutors are vowing to protect those seeking an abortion as multiple states implement restrictions. Experts say the effectiveness of their methods is unclear.

    By Karen Kroll • July 18, 2022
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    NYC seeks to cut gun crime-related testing time in half with dedicated DNA unit

    The science-driven unit aims to accelerate testing on gun crime evidence to 30 days or less, which the city says will expedite cases.

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 12, 2022
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    Pedestrian deaths continue to rise, with Sun Belt cities the most dangerous: report

    Between 2010 and 2020, 81 of the top 100 metropolitan areas grew deadlier for pedestrians, with Sun Belt cities having some of the worst track records, according to the latest Dangerous by Design report, released today.

    By • July 12, 2022
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    Virtual crisis care: How real-time telemedicine counseling can improve outcomes and conserve 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 nation...

    By Brian Erickson • July 7, 2022
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    Nevada police department, medical school, partner to train officers in emergency first aid

    Amid the disturbing rise of mass shootings over the last few decades (most recently, the tragedy in Highland Park, Ill. over the holiday weekend), police and law enforcement organizations across the United States—regardless of size—are at the front line of defense. Standard operating procedures and training norms have likewise evolved to meet the modern day challenge.

    By Andy Castillo • July 5, 2022
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    Report: Reforming emergency dispatch won’t be easy, but it’s necessary

    Over the last several years, reforming law enforcement has been a primary topic of discussion in communities across the nation.

    By Andy Castillo • June 30, 2022
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    Mayors’ top 4 priorities in 2022: NLC’s State of the Cities report

    With federal dollars on the way, infrastructure reigned supreme for the second year in a row, according to the National League of Cities’ annual analysis of U.S. state of the city addresses.

    By Danielle McLean • June 24, 2022
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    Cars using self-driving technology involved in hundreds of crashes over 10 months: NHTSA

    Tesla vehicles using advanced driver assistance systems — like its Autopilot feature — were involved in 75% of the reported crashes between July 2021 and May 15, 2022, according to NHTSA data.

    By Danielle McLean • June 15, 2022
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    Transit advocates create NYC subway safety plan to address root causes of crime

    The Riders Alliance held a rally in Brooklyn this weekend to roll out a public safety plan that calls for funding for shelter beds and permanent housing, among other measures, to improve safety.

    By • June 13, 2022
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    Traffic deaths addressed in House transportation subcommittee hearing

    Witnesses spoke about the surge in traffic fatalities, including pedestrian and bicyclist deaths while warning that inflation is eating into the funds available from the bipartisan infrastructure law to address these issues.

    By • June 9, 2022
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    7 community-led initiatives to address gun violence in cities: report

    The Center for American Progress released a report last week providing steps Texas city and county leaders can take to address gun violence, actions that could potentially be replicated nationwide.

    By Cailin Crowe • June 2, 2022
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    Texas community to form holistic mental health crisis response teams

    For decades, the responsibility of helping those experiencing a mental health crisis has fallen to police departments, and communities across the United States have grappled with the safety and effectiveness of this distribution of duties— wondering if there’s a better way to get constituents the help they need.

    By Andy Castillo • June 2, 2022
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    Pittsburgh targets bike, pedestrian infrastructure spending using traffic and crash data analysis

    Adding StreetLight Data’s trip information to the city’s crash data, the project found that areas with less bike and pedestrian traffic experienced the most severe crashes.

    By Charles Pekow • May 26, 2022
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    Mobility leaders dream of a less car-centric future

    At the National Shared Mobility Summit, leaders envisioned a more accessible and racially equitable shared mobility landscape, highlighting the role of compensated community engagement to help achieve that vision.

    By Cailin Crowe • May 23, 2022
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    As scooter activity rebounds, San Diego cracks down with new restrictions

    With the return of riders and tourists following the pandemic's dramatic dip, the city proposes quadrupling operator fees and tightening regulations in response to dangerous sidewalk use. 

    By • May 6, 2022
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    Los Angeles moves forward with diverting some 911 calls to mental health professionals

    The program is one of many alternative policing models cities have implemented since 2020's nationwide racial justice protests following the murder of George Floyd.

    By Austyn Gaffney • March 24, 2022
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    Cities face rising transit crime that might deter riders

    In response to recent high-profile attacks in the subway system, New York City is removing over 1,000 people experiencing homelessness who use the system as a shelter. Other cities are facing increased transit crime as well.

    By • Feb. 25, 2022
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    To confront gun violence, San Jose, California, tries requiring insurance

    The city, which has seen three mass shootings in three years, is one of several localities to try new approaches to prevent gun violence with the help of new funding from the Biden administration. 

    By Austyn Gaffney • Feb. 10, 2022