Public Safety: Page 16

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    Gun drawn, camera on: Wireless sensor cues body cams from holster

    The Axon Signal Sidearm alerts Axon body cameras when a firearm is removed from an officer's holster

    By Michael Keating • June 28, 2017
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    5 steps to improve victim restitution

    Accounts receivables management client executive Brett Sivits explains how governments can update victim restitution programs to meet their communities' needs while complying with judicial orders.

    June 14, 2017
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    Las Vegas police agency relies on software to create optimal work schedules

    An automated public safety scheduling and notification system from Kronos has streamlined officer scheduling at the Las Vegas Department of Public Safety.

    June 12, 2017
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    UTV equipment provides efficient on-field medical transport for sports programs

    Athletic departments and schools use the MEDLITE transport skid for on-field medical transport.

    By Michael Keating • June 7, 2017
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    Clear polycarbonate sheet secures vacant structures (with related video)

    SecureView Clearboarding is a clear polycarbonate window and door boarding system that helps secure and protect vacant and abandoned properties.

    By Michael Keating • May 31, 2017
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    Tow device helps safely move dumpsters

    The WasteCaddy dumpster tow aids in moving dumpsters. The unit also helps prevent injuries to workers who are moving the dumpsters.

    By Michael Keating • May 22, 2017
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    Better behavior on both sides of the badge

    Body-worn cameras are improving transparency, integrity and legitimacy in America’s police departments.

    By Derek Prall • May 10, 2017
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    The truth about law enforcement’s use of facial recognition technology

    Retired NYPD officer Roger Rodriguez, who helped establish the NYPD's first facial recognition technology (FRT) unit, discusses why FRT is a useful tool in law enforcement.

    May 9, 2017
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    Automated system brings efficiencies to municipal towing operations

    With the AutoReturn system, cities can automate the entire life cycle of a tow, from the dispatch request to storage and retrieval.

    By Michael Keating • March 7, 2017
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    Damage control

    Police are increasing their precision when handling riots and protests.

    By Jason Axelrod • March 6, 2017
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    California wildfires spark issues of bilingual emergency communications

    As wildfires continue to sweep across California, issues concerning emergency communications with the Spanish-speaking population have surfaced.

    By Jason Axelrod • Feb. 13, 2017
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    What local governments need to know about operating drones

    Matt Sloane, CEO of Skyfire Consulting, offers advice to local governments about their future drone operations.

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 7, 2017
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    Denver establishes outreach court to serve homeless population-2

    Denver has created a new homeless outreach court that aims to give homeless people in Denver better access to legal services to ultimately keep them out of the criminal justice system.

    By Jason Axelrod • Jan. 23, 2017
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    Old parking enforcement technology gets the boot (with related video)

    Motorists who haven’t paid their parking tickets may find their cars virtually undriveable when the Barnacle is attached to the windshield.

    Oct. 20, 2016
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    Georgia county police use drones to investigate serious traffic wrecks (with related video)

    The Gwinnett County, Ga., police department has expanded its accident investigation technology with the addition of a drone. The device will also be used for other law enforcement tasks.

    By Michael Keating • Aug. 30, 2016
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    The market grows for vehicles used in emergency response and other applications

    Governments are key purchasers of emergency response and other specialty vehicles. Farber Specialty Vehicles Inc. has been awarded the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance “Specialty Vehicles” contract.

    By Michael Keating • July 5, 2016
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    Austin Police Department tracks crime using video cameras, real-time monitoring

    Police in Austin, Texas, are using video cameras and real-time tracking of the video to effectively fight crime. The department relies on Hitachi Data Systems’ Hitachi Visualization Platform (HVP) in its efforts.

    By Derek Prall • April 13, 2016
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    Fence helps block noise levels and looks like granite

    SimTek Fence is offering a product that helps block sound and is anti-graffiti. The product carries a 25-year warranty.

    April 4, 2016
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    Ohio county jails employ body scanners to catch inmates with contraband

    Inmates trying to sneak contraband into several county jails in Ohio will have a much harder time succeeding now due to body scanners in the jails.

    By Jason Axelrod • March 16, 2016
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    Government buildings require layers of security

    John Mosebar of Aiphone discusses security measures for government buildings.

    By John Mosebar • Sept. 30, 2015
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    Study: Kentucky counties that ban alcohol have more meth problems

    A new University of Louisville study has revealed a connection between counties that prohibit alcohol sales having greater instances of meth lab busts and arrests.

    By Stephanie Toone • Sept. 28, 2015
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    Poll respondents taking a stand on standing desks (with related video)

    Daneen Kiger, Vice-President, Global Marketing at St. Paul, Minn.-based Ergotron offers some insight on the GPN-American City & County poll on standing desks. Kiger discusses the health benefits of standing desks.

    Sept. 25, 2015
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    The EMV October 2015 Liability Shift: Are You Ready?

    On Oct. 1, the liability will shift from credit card companies to merchants in cases of fraudulent point-of-sale transactions with EMV cards. City and county governments have several options in how they respond to the Oct. 1 deadline, says Mukesh Patel.

    Sept. 22, 2015
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    Patrol vehicle keeps K-9 units comfortable (with related video)

    Several features of the Chevrolet Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) help keep hard-working police dogs comfortable. The unit’s roomy interior and advanced climate control system are suited for K-9 units.

    Aug. 31, 2015
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    Prince George’s County, Md., builds NG911-ready communications center, public-safety complex

    Prince George’s County, Md., partners with Motorola to construct a state-of-the-art facility for a county once considered lacking in interoperable communications. The partnership has also led to construction of a new public safety complex, including homeland security and a 911 backup center.

    By Stephanie Toone • Aug. 24, 2015