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.
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
Fire departments and rescue squads around Warren County will be getting new tablet computers in the coming months as part of a project designed to give them more information about the buildings and neighborhoods to which they are sent for emergency calls
Once the ground survey is complete, Hyperloop will immediately perform mapping procedures with drone technology to mark the corridor, pylon positions, and station location. The mapping is needed to calculate both the horizontal and vertical alignments required as part of the building permit
America’s mayors are on the front lines of promoting prosperous and safe communities, with aging urban infrastructure, policing, municipal finance, and their relationships with constituents, other cities and higher levels of government as top concerns
The Washington Township Fire Department recently received a grant for four new electrocardiographic (ECG) monitors for the EMS department to improve the quality of CPR on patients
Marion Elementary recently received two grants that will help the school improve the way that students learn and the campus where they learn
The biometric readers match a person’s face to their passport
A constant dripping or dribbling of water from a pipe can be more than just a little annoying. A leak of any size can lead to a variety of problems - big and small
The new state agency will transform the state’s information technology functions into one agency to provide better service to Illinois residents and businesses
The user-friendly platform is designed to provide residents and public employees with up-to-date information regarding what is happening across the city at any given time. The dashboard tracks performance metrics of all city services departments such as public safety, education and public works
Together, the organizations will provide the consulting, technology and experience required to deliver market-leading digital transformation strategies for government
Hundreds of Latin American and Caribbean cities are being invited to vie for millions of dollars from former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, as his charity extends an innovation competition to a new region
A bill that open government advocates say would severely restrict access to government records got a unanimous favorable vote in its first committee hearing in the state House
Nearly every local government organization has a website, but a recent survey revealed only 34% of local government staff believe their websites are highly effective. Why is that? Between managing the technology and keeping the site up to date, many lose focus on why the organization has a website in the first place
A $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will go toward equipping supervisors, detectives and specialized units, such as the SWAT team, with the devices, interim Chief Allwyn Brown said
At a recent roundtable discussion, 10 police chiefs, sheriffs, general counsel, deputies and captains came together to discuss a variety of topics including the evolution of intelligent policing and the future of use of force guidelines
The federal government will propose best practices for safely operating autonomous vehicles within six months
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