Public Safety: Page 13

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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
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    San Francisco mayor proposes loosening landmark surveillance ordinance

    The proposal aims to provide law enforcement with real-time access to camera footage in a bid to address increased rates of crime. But privacy experts caution it would result in significant civil liberties consequences. 

    By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 4, 2022
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    2021 Crown Communities Award winner: Benicia, Calif.’s ‘forward-thinking’ pandemic response

    2021 Crown Communities Award winner: Benicia, Calif.’s ‘forward-thinking’ pandemic response

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 27, 2022
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    8 trends shaping cities in 2022

    Cities continue to confront challenges surrounding the pandemic, the climate crisis, rising inequality and public safety this year.

    By Cailin Crowe, Danielle McLean, Maria Rachal, Dan Zukowski and Jason Plautz • Jan. 26, 2022
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    San Francisco becomes latest city to reverse course and increase police budget

    With the mayor declaring a state of emergency over crime and drug overdose rates, San Francisco is the latest city to backtrack on calls for police budget cuts. What does this retrenchment mean for police reform, public safety?

    By Austyn Gaffney • Jan. 19, 2022
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    Boston’s new chief of streets to steer city beyond car-centric transportation

    Former city CIO Jascha Franklin-Hodge will begin the role in January, aiming to support the sustainable transportation ideas that recently elected Mayor Wu campaigned on, including fare-free bus routes. 

    By Cailin Crowe • Dec. 10, 2021
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    Jersey City to add network of secure bike lockers doubling as transit shelters

    The placemaking installations near transit hubs will be the nation's first holistic network of secure bike parking, according to a local official, supporting local cycling culture as many residents have cited concerns about bike theft. 

    By Jason Plautz • Dec. 9, 2021
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    Ensuring equitable public safety responses in college towns

    In college towns across the United States, students run into many of the same dangers as the general public—traffic accidents, hit and runs, housing disasters and general crime.

    By Matthew J. Capaldi • Dec. 1, 2021
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    How local government agencies can protect communities from severe weather

    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 record n...

    By Todd Miller • Nov. 15, 2021
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    Report: First responders use smartphones more than mobile radios

    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 short de...

    By Andy Castillo • Nov. 15, 2021
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    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 Michelle Havich • 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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    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