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.
Civic leaders can take away three critical leadership lessons from late NASA Commander Neil Armstrong on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
A $12 million award from the U.S Department of Labor to Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute will help develop an apprenticeship program to advance cyber forensics.
The NYCSecure mobile device security app is free smartphone protection for residents.
A new breed of simulation software called SportEvac is being developed and tested by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security.
HYDRA will help with terrorism and natural disaster preparations
Organizations promoting jihad are using the Internet to propagate their extremist religious ideology through training and resources for jihadists
Nanotubes are rolled sheets of carbon atoms only one atom thick, meaning that every atom is on the surface
A new disposable, postage stamp-sized chemical sensor designed at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign can sniff out known poisonous gases and toxins and show the results simply by changing colors, making it useful in detecting accidental or deliberate release of toxic industrial chemicals.
Have you ever wished there were a Consumer Reports for emergency responder gear? Well, there is. The Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) from the Department of Homeland Security’s FEMA is putting the latest, expert-tested equipment in the hands of first responders who need it the most through an innovative technical assistance program.
On the morning of Dec. 6, 1917, in the inner harbor of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a French munitions ship collided with a Norwegian freighter and caught fire, exploding with one-seventh the power of the first atomic bomb. The result was North America’s worst catastrophe.
The 911 Grant Program provides funding to PSAPs to help with migration to IP-enabled emergency networks, adoption of NG911 services and applications, interconnection with emergency response organizations and training of public safety personnel in 911 services.
Dr. Judy Riffle gives you her rundown of grant tools that make the grant writing process more efficient and successful.
These DOJ grants can aid local law enforcement and partner agencies in improving use of technology to enhance child exploitation investigations.
The 911 Grant Program will provide emergency call centers around the country with grants to upgrade technology and resources that enhance public safety operations.
The USDA’s ReConnect Program plans to expand the use of rural broadband Internet to areas that currently lack high-speed connectivity.
The second round of FirstNet planning grants will be awarded to 12 states, providing funds to expand public safety interoperability communication efforts.
The DOJ grant is for local law enforcement agencies to enhance crime gun intelligence and forensics activities around illegal firearms used in violent crimes.
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is supporting a number of partner city law enforcement and other agencies with funding to advance justice information sharing solutions.
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