Technology
Technology is pivotal in modernizing local and state government operations, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and service delivery. From digital infrastructure to cybersecurity, technology enables governments to better meet the needs of their communities. Staying informed about the latest technological advancements is crucial for effective governance. This directory offers articles on technology, along with related topics like Product News, which covers the latest tools and innovations that can be integrated into government services.
The Axon body-worn cameras have already reduced inmate grievance response times by up to 12% and use-of-force reports have dropped by about 17%
Government agencies and public officials use T-ray technology to screen mail and reduce risk
The Wrap-Merlin 1 prototype launches Kevlar tethers to physically entangle hostile drones midair, offering a reusable alternative to traditional jamming or interceptor tools
Using planes to surveil the city, a crime-fighting tool, is akin to a warrantless search, the court said
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Payments could encourage additional attacks and victims still may not automatically get back their data, said FBI Director Christopher Wray
This wasn’t the first time hackers infiltrated the agency’s computer systems; hackers seized control of the police dispatch system and other data in 2018
“It’s fear-mongering politics at its worst,” said Jonathan Thompson, CEO of the National Sheriffs’ Association
Law enforcement agencies would do well to heed drug trafficking’s technology-driven distribution systems
The malware attack forced the district to cancel both in-person and virtual classes Monday
CognitiveEMS, developed by University of Virginia researchers, provides prompts to support responders’ decision-making
Sonoma County fire officials will “teach” an artificial intelligence system to identify smoke and avoid false positives
In some states, getting a COIVD-19 vaccination appointment has felt like winning the lottery, but it doesn’t have to be this way
While there has only been one officially recorded case of the UK variant in Missouri, wastewater samples tell a different story
In nine states, at least some jurisdictions have allowed certain voters to cast their ballots electronically via their home computers or through a mobile app
The hacker had sent a ransom note demanding 50 bitcoins, or about $2.4 million at the current exchange rate
When the app was launched, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo touted it as a technological game changer for contact tracing
Someone briefly increased the amount of sodium hydroxide, also known as lye, by remotely accessing a city computer
Officials say the numbers reflect a splintering of extremist groups that are more difficult to track
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