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6G promises immersive communications for public safety
May 12, 2023 | News, Public SafetyThe next-generation cellular network is poised to massively upgrade situational awareness for public safety agencies, experts say.
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Optimization model delivers faster emergency response
May 11, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsResearchers used historical traffic data to develop a model that calculates the most efficient routes for police and medical personnel traveling from dispatch locations to vehicle accident sites.
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Camera, sensor, drone data lights up disaster response
May 10, 2023 | News, Public SafetyALERTCalifornia’s network will provide actionable natural disaster data for public safety agencies and researchers responding to wildfires, floods, landslides and other climate-driven events.
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Data gaps curtail innovation, digital equity
May 09, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsInsufficient or incomplete information limits governments' ability to leverage data-driven solutions and innovations, according to a recent report.
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How sports data can help public safety agencies up their game
May 08, 2023 | News, Public SafetyTechnology originally developed for athletes can help public safety agencies to track first responders’ performance during training to sharpen real-life mission efficiency.
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Finding the right drone for the job
May 04, 2023 | News, Public SafetyWith MITRE’s Drone Selector, public safety agencies input their desired tasks and locality to see details on all drones that meet their requirements and can operate under current state and local regulations.
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Pension systems’ built-in modernization deadline: IT staff retirements
May 03, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe Washington Department of Retirement Systems is modernizing its pension administration infrastructure before the soon-to-be retirees managing it take their skills and knowledge with them.
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Twitter turmoil prompts agencies to plan for social media upsets
May 01, 2023 | News, Public SafetyAgencies must find ways to adapt to changes in Twitter’s operations to ensure residents still receive the information they need, experts say.
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What early adopters get wrong
April 28, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureLong-term smart city success is more likely when leaders take the time to establish data and tech governance frameworks with community input, one expert says.
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City pilots sensors that track street activity, detect conflicts
April 27, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsThe devices will collect data on road users’ speed, turning movements and modes and paths of travel to inform safety initiatives and city planning.