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 We Will Act Act law lets corrections officers and police use legal means — including jamming and hacking — to neutralize drones near prisons and other protected areas
A recent AI misstep by a police department shows why public safety agencies need clear, enforceable AI policies
The Desk Trooper Program allows drivers to work remotely with an FHP trooper if they get into a minor crash on Central Florida Expressway Authority’s 125 miles of tolled roads
In an anonymous letter, employees argue that telework options have been needlessly, and recklessly, limited
Tony Batalla is the chief technology officer and head of innovation & IT for the City of San Leandro, California
The reforms apply to local and state law enforcement officers with the exception of tribal governments
Officials in 17 states have said they don’t intend to create apps or use smartphones to perform contact tracing at all
The case is likely to fuel a movement in Detroit and around the U.S. protesting racial injustice at the hands of police
Police reform efforts are increasingly looking at law enforcement organizations’ use of surveillance technologies
Under the policy, the city will release audio and video recordings of any fatal officer-involved incidents within 30 days
On-Demand Webinar: Best practices for building rich conversational experiences for your constituents
Get an inside look at how state and local agencies are using technologies like Google Cloud and Dialogflow to enable remote workforce collaboration and engage citizens with tools like virtual intelligent agents
Body camera use is increasing in the United States even though research on their effectiveness is mixed
The East Fork Fire Protection District is one of Nevada’s largest combination fire and EMS agencies. Hear how their Battalion Chief led the department to integrate complex crew scheduling with human capital management and payroll in a unified cloud platform
Activity on local government social channels is increasing under the coronavirus epidemic with engagements on official city accounts skyrocketing 160% in March
At least 40 law enforcement agencies across the country have used drones in the past few months for coronavirus-related purposes
The Care19 app sends users’ location and identification data to third-party companies including Foursquare, BugFender and Google
The Collin County court held the civil proceeding on Monday as an experiment to test the viability of the technology going forward
The company will provide free 5G access to all public and nonprofit state and local fire, police and EMS agencies for 10 years
In a joint statement, the companies said their automatic “exposure notification” system is meant to augment local contact tracing efforts, not replace it
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