Technology News & Articles

• Reasons why you should spend your ARP funding now (infographic)

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  Agencies have substantial discretion to spend money in ways that best suit the needs of constituents. Some of the ways might surprise you.

• State and local cybersecurity grant program: what you need to know

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  $185 million in formula-based funding is available to boost local government resilience to cyberattacks

• Report: Majority of U.S. supports police, but greater understanding of police tech needed

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  The study found that familiarity with law enforcement technology creates 81% more trust with the public

• How to boost your organization’s cybersecurity, including getting grant funding (infographic)

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  As ransomware and other attacks continue to threaten public safety organizations, here’s how to guard against these events

• 1-click Prime Day tips for public safety

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  What's on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day 2022 for your department and community

• 5 tips for aligned strategic initiatives and better performance management (eBook)

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  To truly show impact in state and local government, it's important to stay focused on results and the efficient use of scarce resources

• It’s time to break up with Excel

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  Gain efficiencies and enhance your budgeting process with a modern budgeting technology

• Next Generation 911: Why your agency's success and community's safety depends on having updated technology

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  NG911 technology breaks down borders and removes the roadblocks that hinder responders from doing their job – saving lives

• The dollars are in the details: How to make your case to win grant funding (infographic)

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  Download this free guide for tips to help you and your department craft a successful grant application

• FTOs and department culture: It always comes back to training

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  One of the most overlooked aspects when it comes to law enforcement culture is how officers are trained within the organization

• Equipping your campus to meet tomorrow’s challenges today (eBook)

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  Download your free guide to technology and grants funding to help schools increase campus safety, as well as access for remote learners

• 5 ways to use vehicle data to proactively promote public safety

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  In addition to investigating crimes, vehicle data can be used to address traffic hotspots, pinpoint problem areas and even predict and prevent crashes

• The American Rescue Plan: Maximize your access to this unprecedented funding opportunity

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  Be sure to prepare your budget, outline financial need and gather qualitative and quantitative examples that demonstrate the need for funding

• Why CAD-to-CAD networks are mission-critical in emergency services

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  A CAD-to-CAD network adds the most value to agencies during catastrophic events, where saving seconds could make the difference in how many lives are saved

• 6 things you need to know about ARP funding opportunities (infographic)

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  Here’s how your agency can tap into federal funds available under the American Rescue Plan to help recover costs and improve communications systems and other critical tools

• Cyberattackers are coming for public safety; prepare now

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  Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks

• Spotlight: GreenKey technology aims to improve police accountability and transparency

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  The company's goal is to increase the number of positive interactions between LEOs and civilians by improving officer training

• Survey finds low public trust in local officials, higher trust in first responders

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  The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911

• The value of cellular broadband for mission-critical communication (white paper)

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  Findings from a recent survey show that needs for connectivity are outpacing agencies’ current capabilities as the pandemic accelerates digital transformation

• How to prepare a successful grant application

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  This step-by-step guide will help you plan, prepare and apply for grant funding to support your organization.

• Spotlight: Questica modernizing the budgeting process to help agencies make better data-driven decisions

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  Questica is a recognized leader for budgeting, performance and transparency solutions for the public sector

• On-Demand Webinar: Connectivity is key to safer personnel and communities

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  Learn about the state of public safety and how your agency can best plan for short- and long-term operational challenges

• COVID-19: How public safety companies are assisting the frontline pandemic response

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  The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations

• How to enhance health & safety standards while creating safer schools (eBook)

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  Traditional measures to increase campus safety include access control, security cameras and radios, but sanitary measures and infection control are now a critical part of the equation

• Can sleuthing city sewers for the coronavirus help halt a potential 2nd wave?

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  From mitigating contagions to combating the opioid crisis, surveilling wastewater should be part of every city’s public health toolbox

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