Technology
Technology is a ubiquitous part of life in the 21st century, and governments have no choice but to keep pace. In our Technology section, we feature information on digital modernization, smart city initiatives, cybersecurity and community engagement applications that can help municipal agencies improve both the security of local government operations and the safety of communities and public resources.
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders
Cellphone carriers are now required to send first responders based on the location of the caller, rather than the nearest cell tower
The Chula Vista PD was taken to court after it withheld all drone footage under a California Public Record Act exemption that allows investigative material to remain confidential
Hayward dispatchers and public safety personnel are having to track calls using pen and paper
Cyber attacks are increasing; the federal government and many states are fighting back with cybersecurity grants
‘They’re not ready for prime time': San Francisco fire chief says robotaxis interfere with responses
Robotaxis have run through emergency tape, blocked firehouses and proved almost impossible to move out of the way
Federal regulators propose every railroad, nearly 600, push out details on chemicals carried to every first responder near a derailment
Portland’s new battery-powered Volterra fire engine is the second electric fire truck in service in the country
Proponents say the robot will save lives by sending it into dangerous scenarios such as barricades or standoffs, or in situations that might involve explosives
Grants totaling $1.5M will outfit Gary officers with dash cams, body-worn cameras and more
The agency will use the L3Harris PatrolSim simulator for routine training for new and existing officers and remedial training for officers who get into accidents
Amid a nationwide staffing shortage, learn how you can support the lifesaving role of public safety dispatchers – the FIRST first responders
Orange County decision affects devices used by over 18,000 employees, except as necessary for law enforcement purposes
“Our high-fidelity program is designed to look very realistic,” said Dr. Nicholas Kman, professor of emergency medicine at Ohio State College of Medicine
West Virginia Northern Community College also received a mobile ambulance simulator
Vehicle requirements would include alcohol impairment detection or driver-monitoring systems to stop vehicles if impairment by alcohol is detected
The nearly 30-foot trailer can serve as a private 5G standalone network connected to the THOR command center vehicle
As ransomware and other attacks continue to threaten public safety organizations, here’s how to guard against these events
To truly show impact in state and local government, it’s important to stay focused on results and the efficient use of scarce resources
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