Public Safety: Page 14

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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 Michelle Havich • 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

    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.There’s a ...

    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
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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