Public Safety

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Modernizing municipal IT infrastructure: A vital defense against cyber threats

This summer, Flint, Mich., became the latest in a growing list of U.S. municipalities to fall...

Advancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operate

Consider the technology that makes effective policing possible. Where would we be without the...

Smarter, safer streets: How data and technology can save lives on U.S. roads

In the years after the COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life, a disturbing trend emerged on...

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Modernizing municipal IT infrastructure: A vital defense against cyber threats

This summer, Flint, Mich., became the latest in a growing list of U.S. municipalities to fall victim to a ransomware attack. This incident, which took city services offline for weeks, is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities many local governments face in an increasingly hostile cyber landscape. The attack on Flint underscores the urgent need […]

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Advancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operate

Consider the technology that makes effective policing possible. Where would we be without the ability to conduct DNA testing—or even fingerprint suspects? How would police communicate and coordinate without computers? What about radios? This is technology that today’s law enforcement officers can take for granted, but it wasn’t always that way. The truth is the […]

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States and tribes receive $1.5B to combat opioid crisis as overdose deaths decline

As the Biden-Harris administration announced an influx of $1.5 billion for states and tribes last week to address the ongoing opioid epidemic, it had promising data to highlight. Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. plunged 10% year-over-year in April, according to the latest data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The decline represents […]

Smarter, safer streets: How data and technology can save lives on U.S. roads

In the years after the COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life, a disturbing trend emerged on America’s roads: driving became significantly more dangerous. Fifty-four percent of Americans now feel the average driver is worse today than before the pandemic, and 40% feel less safe on the roads, according to a recent survey by Verra Mobility. The […]

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Chicago’s transit authority looks to AI-powered gun detection to help curb violent crime

As part of a continuing effort to curb violent crime and enhance security for riders, the Chicago Transit Authority announced Aug. 29 it would begin utilizing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered gun detection technology in some of its existing digital security cameras. The technology, provided by Conshohocken, Pa.-based ZeroEyes, works by identifying brandished guns and notifying […]

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How to build awareness of flood risk and gain buy-in for flood control measures

Floods are one of the most devastating events to strike a community—costly in terms of lives lost, damaged or destroyed homes, economic disruption, and damage to critical infrastructure. However, improvements in technology are helping local governments provide accurate assessments of flood risk, so steps can be taken to provide early and accurate warning of flood […]

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How city governments can navigate the fiscal cliff

In my experience working with city governments, I’ve seen firsthand cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Sacramento, and St. Louis struggle with resource constraints and grapple with the significant challenges cities face in balancing budgets, maintaining public services and managing infrastructure needs. Today’s situation has become increasingly dire for many municipalities that once relied on robust […]

Commentary

Justice40: Getting federal funds to communities that need it most

President Biden may have had Jonestown, Md., in mind when he created his landmark Justice40 initiative. Launched in 2021, Justice40 aims to deliver 40 percent of federal climate and clean energy investments to “disadvantaged” communities. You could say that Jonestown fits the bill. Founded by free African Americans in the mid-19th century, this unincorporated village […]

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Manatee County Sheriff’s Office transforms performance management to improve service

Residents are flocking to Manatee County, Fla. From 2010 to 2021, the county’s population grew by a whopping 33% to 429,000. And while the number of citizens increases, the local sheriff’s office is faced with a familiar challenge: an ongoing shortage of officers. According to a 2024 survey by public sector HR management company, NEOGOV, […]

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Teamwork between local government and utilities spells safer, swifter power restoration

An East Coast electric utility manager recently shared that his organization created an online portal for local government leaders across its service territory. The goal of the portal, in part, is to request in advance of a storm (or major event) each locality’s top three priorities for restoring power. Through the portal, there is also […]

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Public Safety

Highlights

Modernizing municipal IT infrastructure: A vital defense against cyber threats

Advancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operate

Smarter, safer streets: How data and technology can save lives on U.S. roads

Article

Modernizing municipal IT infrastructure: A vital defense against cyber threats

Article

Advancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operate

News

States and tribes receive $1.5B to combat opioid crisis as overdose deaths decline

Smarter, safer streets: How data and technology can save lives on U.S. roads

News

Chicago’s transit authority looks to AI-powered gun detection to help curb violent crime

Article

How to build awareness of flood risk and gain buy-in for flood control measures

Article

How city governments can navigate the fiscal cliff

Commentary

Justice40: Getting federal funds to communities that need it most

Article

Manatee County Sheriff’s Office transforms performance management to improve service

Article

Teamwork between local government and utilities spells safer, swifter power restoration

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