Public Safety

Highlights

D.C. police begin identifying Capitol rioters

Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is working with the Federal Bureau of...

FirstNet Authority releases new details about impact of Nashville explosion on broadband system

Public-safety subscribers to FirstNet responding to the Dec. 25 massive explosion near the AT&T...

Looking ahead: What 2021 will bring to public safety

Most agree that 2020 was a year no one could have predicted. However, the shaping forces that...

Article

Funding is necessary for building and fire prevention departments right now

When the United States first began experiencing the effects of COVID-19, no one could have imagined the all-encompassing impact the virus would have on our society. Congress is currently at a standstill regarding the next pandemic response bill. Even if a deal is reached, disagreements over state and local aid means that any additional assistance […]

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Wisconsin police shooting sets off protests, curfew

A police shooting of an unarmed black man in Kenosha, Wis., has stoked outrage in the latest instance of police indiscretion. Kenosha police were called to a domestic incident on Sunday, Aug. 23, where Jacob Blake was trying to break up a verbal fight between two women, the Kenosha News reports. As Blake walked in […]

Article

Facing the controversy of facial recognition technology

While facial recognition is a powerful tool that can improve law enforcement efficiency, that doesn’t necessarily translate to increasing fair and just outcomes.

Commentary

How ransomware threats are evolving and how to spot them

A series of new reports explains how ransomware attackers are changing techniques and how organizations can spot stealthy criminals. Modern ransomware operators are adopting techniques similar to those of advanced nation-state actors, researchers report. Their attacks are quieter and more long-term as they sit on target networks and search for the exact information they need […]

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Albuquerque launches protest coordination service as residents protest deployment of feds

New Mexico’s largest city has launched an effort to help coordinate safe and peaceful protests. Albuquerque, N.M.’s Office of Equity and Inclusion launched a new hotline and webpage for the effort on July 31, according to a city news release. When called, the hotline will provide information on protesting and will connect callers to resources […]

Back to Work and School: Space Planning in a Covid-19 World

Top 7 Post-Pandemic Space Planning Concerns As states continue to transition from sheltering in place to reopening—some pausing or even reversing plans to reopen—communities are traversing yet another learning curve. How will we accommodate health and safety guidelines in our facilities and office buildings? How will colleges and universities safely welcome students back to campus? […]

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FirstNet tops 1.5 million connections, 13,000 agencies, according to AT&T

FirstNet is supporting more than 1.5 million connections that are being used by more than 13,000 subscribing agencies through June, representing an adoption rate that likely doubles the number of FirstNet connections reported at this time last year, according to figures released today by AT&T, the nationwide contractor for FirstNet. AT&T CEO John Stankey cited […]

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New unmanned aircraft systems for public safety agencies

AiRXOS, a provider of Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, recently announced the commercial availability of a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) solution for Public Safety agencies. The Public Safety UAS Solution provides a comprehensive, single source platform with safety and operational tools and services built-in, allowing Public Safety agencies to fly quickly and with full […]

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Portland mayor tear gassed as tensions mount between protesters, law enforcement and federal agents

Calling the federal troops’ presence a “violent… paramilitary occupation,” City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly introduced legislation to cease any cooperation between local law enforcement and interloping agents. It passed unanimously.

Public Safety

Highlights

D.C. police begin identifying Capitol rioters

FirstNet Authority releases new details about impact of Nashville explosion on broadband system

Looking ahead: What 2021 will bring to public safety

Article

Funding is necessary for building and fire prevention departments right now

Article

Wisconsin police shooting sets off protests, curfew

Article

Facing the controversy of facial recognition technology

Commentary

How ransomware threats are evolving and how to spot them

Article

Albuquerque launches protest coordination service as residents protest deployment of feds

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Back to Work and School: Space Planning in a Covid-19 World

Article

FirstNet tops 1.5 million connections, 13,000 agencies, according to AT&T

Product

New unmanned aircraft systems for public safety agencies

Article

Portland mayor tear gassed as tensions mount between protesters, law enforcement and federal agents

Article

Portland mayor wants federal troops out of his city

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