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 Tupelo Police Department will use the $191,000 grant to purchase a mobile surveillance trailer and more license plate readers
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is one of 13 law enforcement agencies in Washington selected to receive a cumulative $2.6 million in funding from the grant program
The Thomasville Police Department installed a Flock Safety system in 2022, crediting the technology for its ability to pinpoint and alert officers to the shooting
School safety, active shooter, mental health and other challenges will shape the coming year in public safety operations and service delivery.
Integrated public safety and public health data platforms can address challenges like the opioid crisis and speed community safety.
Citizens want access to government services anywhere, any time and on any device. That’s why governments must consider mobile website design in 2019.
Forensic scanning for data collection and analysis has cut crime scene time down for the state of Washington, minimizing traffic exposure and speeding up investigations.
Operation Convergent Response 2018 put Verizon and other technologies in local hands through a series of lifelike emergency simulations, while testing tech vendors for readiness.
IDEMIA was awarded $1.2 million through a competitive bidding process to develop Iowa’s digital licenses system for launch in late 2019 or early 2020.
A step on the path to smart city solutions, Los Angeles is partnering with AT&T to deploy small cells that advance 5G communications.
Jack Foster details the worst data breaches -- in terms of volume -- that occurred in 2018.
A five county area of Texarkana now has text 911 service for most major mobile device carriers.
Congress asked how much it would cost to upgrade the nation’s 911 call centers to NG911 capabilities.
Britt Mowery of InterOptic discusses the benefits of in-house data storage, and hybrid solutions for sensitive data, like police body camera footage.
SIA’s government security summit, June 26-27, 2019, in Washington, D.C., features DHS’s Christopher Krebs and other speakers addressing government security on local, state and federal levels.
Local leaders can collaborate and get grant funding for broadband-based solutions that improve the strength of rural communities.
The physical driver’s license is here for the foreseeable future, but mDLs offer a number of benefits to public safety, citizens and issuing governments.
The city of Marysville, Ohio, is testing connected vehicles through a pilot involving all of its 27 traffic lights, 1,200 participating vehicles and a 35-mile stretch of highway.
