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.
Collier County’s upgraded 911 system lets callers send text and video, with data-driven dispatch improving response times for EMS and first responders
“[The RTCC] reinforces our precision policing model: respond quickly, investigate thoroughly, identify correctly, arrest safely, prosecute successfully,” SPD Captain James Britt said
The Joliet Police Department intends to use the Axon Body 4 cams to improve communication with its community, more than 25% of which speaks a language other than English
The exoskeleton uniform of the near future aims to increase decision-making time and safety for officers and decrease the need to go hands-on
For technology to be useful, it must be available quickly, and officers have to be trained in its use
Educating civilians about mass violence prevention and investigation technology procurement and policy development
The drones are equipped with thermal sensors for search and rescue operations and gas monitors to detect hazardous materials escaping from crashes or industrial accidents
The “safety band” spectrum used to keep first responders from getting caught in traffic en route to an emergency may be opened up for use by unlicensed Wi-Fi users
Responder Corp, RapidSOS, the Orleans Parish Communication District and the Western Fire Chiefs Association were awarded the grant to develop the R2 Network
AAA Ambulance Service reported that some individuals’ personal information was accessed during the breach, including names, social security numbers and medical information
Officials said the 911eye system will equip first responders with important details about a scene, such as the color of smoke or severity of a car crash
Planes circling above the city increased the agency’s arrest rate by 5% over 3 months, researchers found
Local police hailed the cameras as a game-changer, saying the images helped to identify suspects of violent crimes
City officials point to concerns over residents’ civil rights and privacy as reasons for the bans
“The cloud presents a number of benefits you can’t get from most systems”
“A lot of people think that traditional surveying is sufficient. But from a safety perspective, that’s not the best way”
The department is projected to spend $25 million over five years for 5,200 cameras
Under ideal conditions, the failure rate for the best algorithms is only about 0.3%, according to a study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
The move follows an NYCLU lawsuit filed last month to have the state’s only system deactivated
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