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
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
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
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