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Harnessing data for safer communities Harnessing data for safer communities

When ranking the most significant developments of the digital age, the evolution of data storage does not garner many glamour points. Yet few innovations have had such a profound impact on the ability to develop new technologies and perform tasks previously unimaginable. The ability to gather, store and analyze almost unlimited amounts of data has transformed almost every aspect of society, including law enforcement.

Nov 18, 2024

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Government Technology

Small budget, strong security: Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure

Nov 15, 2024

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Public Administration & Governance

Are combination inspectors a good choice for municipalities?Are combination inspectors a good choice for municipalities?

Nov 13, 2024

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Community trust is a firefighter’s greatest asset

Emergency Services

Community trust is a firefighter's greatest asset Community trust is a firefighter's greatest asset

Nov 5, 2024

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Is the public safety department model the future of municipal emergency service?

Emergency Services

Is the public safety department model the future of municipal emergency service?Is the public safety department model the future of municipal emergency service?

byDr. Randall Bauer

Oct 30, 2024

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As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

byMichael Keating

Oct 25, 2024

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Modernizing municipal IT infrastructure: A vital defense against cyber threats

Modernizing municipal IT infrastructure: A vital defense against cyber threats

Modernizing municipal IT infrastructure: A vital defense against cyber threats

Advancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operate

Emergency Services

Advancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operate

Advancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operate

byDean Cunningham

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

Transportation Infrastructure

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

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

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

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

Emergency Services

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

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

byKatherine Osborne

Governments should look under the hood to make sure their IT systems are safe from cyber criminals

Governments should look under the hood to make sure their IT systems are safe from cyber criminals

Governments should look under the hood to make sure their IT systems are safe from cyber criminals

byMichael Keating

Securing cloud applications in government’s multi-cloud world

Securing cloud applications in government's multi-cloud world

Securing cloud applications in government's multi-cloud world

byBrian McHenry

Charging Forward: Public sector EVs pose both challenges and opportunities for state agencies and their partners

Charging Forward: Public sector EVs pose both challenges and opportunities for state agencies and their partners

Charging Forward: Public sector EVs pose both challenges and opportunities for state agencies and their partners

The HVAC Ventilation Dilemma: How to Solve for Wildfire Smoke

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The HVAC Ventilation Dilemma: How to Solve for Wildfire Smoke

The HVAC Ventilation Dilemma: How to Solve for Wildfire Smoke

Security gaps leave local governments vulnerable to a variety of cyber threats

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Security gaps leave local governments vulnerable to a variety of cyber threats

Security gaps leave local governments vulnerable to a variety of cyber threats

byMichael Keating

Violent crime fell 6% in major U.S. cities in the first half of 2024, survey finds

Violent crime fell 6% in major U.S. cities in the first half of 2024, survey finds

Violent crime fell 6% in major U.S. cities in the first half of 2024, survey finds

5 Tips to Enhance School Safety

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Flood monitoring product aims to make tracking flood damage more efficient

Emergency Services

Flood monitoring product aims to make tracking flood damage more efficient

Flood monitoring product aims to make tracking flood damage more efficient

Digital permitting: Building stronger communities and centralizing asset data

Digital permitting: Building stronger communities and centralizing asset data

Digital permitting: Building stronger communities and centralizing asset data

Rethinking the 85th percentile rule: Prioritizing safety over speed

Rethinking the 85th percentile rule: Prioritizing safety over speed

Rethinking the 85th percentile rule: Prioritizing safety over speed

Data-driven decision-making leads to excellence: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Richard Derrick

Data-driven decision-making leads to excellence: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Richard Derrick

Data-driven decision-making leads to excellence: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Richard Derrick

byMichael Keating

The Three P’s of Disaster Preparedness

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The Three P’s of Disaster Preparedness

Cities and counties can shrink infrastructure expenses through effective data continuity and control

Cities and counties can shrink infrastructure expenses through effective data continuity and control

Cities and counties can shrink infrastructure expenses through effective data continuity and control

byMichael Keating

Can vehicle speed and student safety ever be compatible?

Can vehicle speed and student safety ever be compatible?

Can vehicle speed and student safety ever be compatible?

Study ranks the 15 most walkable U.S. cities for tourists

Study ranks the 15 most walkable U.S. cities for tourists

Natural Disaster Prep: A Step-by-Step Cleaning Guide to Reopen Quickly

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For the public sector, security and compliance are just good business

For the public sector, security and compliance are just good business

For the public sector, security and compliance are just good business

byNeil Steinhardt

Beyond the barriers: Maximizing ROI in cybersecurity in local government organizations

Beyond the barriers: Maximizing ROI in cybersecurity in local government organizations

Beyond the barriers: Maximizing ROI in cybersecurity in local government organizations

10 best cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

10 best cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

10 best cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

byMichelle M. Havich

Cities and counties expand skills of their technology teams to meet today’s cyber-threats

Cities and counties expand skills of their technology teams to meet today’s cyber-threats

Cities and counties expand skills of their technology teams to meet today’s cyber-threats

byMichael Keating

Three tips for improving cybersecurity posture

Three tips for improving cybersecurity posture

Three tips for improving cybersecurity posture

Unique aspects of data incident response in local government

Unique aspects of data incident response in local government

Unique aspects of data incident response in local government

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Digital transformation can help agencies improve their cybersecurity compliance and document management

Digital transformation can help agencies improve their cybersecurity compliance and document management

Digital transformation can help agencies improve their cybersecurity compliance and document management

byMichael Keating

Emergency Services

FEMA triples its funding for low-interest loans funding disaster resilience projects

FEMA triples its funding for low-interest loans funding disaster resilience projects

byAndy Castillo

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