Technology News & Articles

• Why agencies need robust text messaging policies: A cautionary tale

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  The mistaken belief that text messages are private can damage community relationships, and lead to litigation or fines; protect your staff with text message training and message archiving

• The Future of Public Safety in 2020

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  Cradlepoint's Estee Woods shares her predictions of where public safety technology is heading for 2020 and beyond.

• How South Bend got smart about water quality

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  For South Bend, Indiana, a complicated water quality issue required a smart approach — a smart sewer system to be precise

• Kymeta Shows Off Connectivity Solutions Platform During Two-Day Disaster Response Exercise

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  Kymeta’s hybrid platform enables reliable communications for first responders in a range of environments and field operations where deployment speed and high mobility are critical factors.

• Sonoma County Nominates SimpliGov for Award in Government Workflow Automation

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  Sonoma County, California, partnered with Simpligov to improve its data-sharing and automation capabilities, which has in turn helped citizens experiencing complex health and safety challenges.

• Your agency’s guide to building a real-time operations center (eBook)

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  With the right tools in place, information from a variety of sources can be absorbed and analyzed as events unfold

• Webinar: Learn how to build an advanced public records strategy

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  Sponsored by SMARSH Across the US, open record activists, state legislators, and state supreme courts are – in one way or another – pushing open records laws into the 21st century. Many state's cou...

• Webinar: Learn how to build an advanced public records strategy

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  Learn how you can identify and fill gaps in your workflow

• How an app is bridging the communications gap between first responders and people with disabilities

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  The Vitals app and Bluetooth beacon share critical, user-specific information to guide first responders in interactions with vulnerable persons

• How One Town Uses a 311 App to Improve Operations, Engage Residents

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  The fast-growing town of Gilbert, Arizona, uses SeeClickFix to streamline service requests, prioritize repair efforts and communicate with citizens

• 5 Ways 911 Emergency Services Will Advance This Year

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  Advanced mobile location and other technologies will enhance 911 operations in 2019, according to Amir Elichai, Carbyne CEO and founder.

• [eBook] Campus Collaborations: How to improve school safety

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  How police, schools can work together to prevent school shootings and improve student safety

• Free white paper: Sick Leave Abuse: Trends, Technology, and Real-World Solutions

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  Learn about how to curb abuse in your agency or facility