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Audit reveals why city’s efforts to curb homelessness fall short
September 22, 2022 | News, Public SafetyOakland, California, doesn’t have the data to tell if it’s making any progress on reducing homelessness, a new audit shows.
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San Francisco police to tap private surveillance cameras
| News, Public SafetyA new rule allows the police to request access to footage from non-city-owned cameras for investigations and to monitor events with public safety concerns.
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Can smart streetlights kick-start smart city progress? Yes, they can.
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureBesides saving energy and reducing costs, smart street lighting can provide a backbone for innovative and cutting-edge IoT city deployments.
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Cyber mandates too costly for water utilities, experts say
| News, CybersecurityA House hearing saw expert testimony emphasizing the need for steady funding to cybersecurity programs in water utility providers––especially in rural regions.
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One city’s proposed e-scooter ultimatum: No sidewalks or no scooting
| News, Public SafetyThe new plan under consideration in San Francisco would require all of the transportation devices to have anti-sidewalk technology or to stop operation.
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Detroit sues the U.S. Census Bureau over alleged undercounts
| News, Data & AnalyticsThe Census Bureau contends that Detroit lost 7,100 residents from 2020 to 2021, but Mayor Mike Duggan said that number is inaccurate.
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Investigators tap data, tech, tipsters to root out fraudsters
September 21, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsWhile prevention is the best defense against fraud, waste and abuse, the majority of state and local government analysts say they have the tools and resources they need to unravel complex webs of fraud, a recent survey says.
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Dashboard showcases local-level census data
| News, Data & AnalyticsData Explorer allows city officials and residents in Takoma Park, Maryland, to explore detailed demographic data on their community.
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Focus on digital equity in broadband push, official urges
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureAndy Berke, NTIA’s special representative for broadband, said the infrastructure buildout is just the first step to ensuring that everyone can take advantage of the internet.
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California legalizes human composting
| News, Emerging TechStarting in 2027, California will allow human composting, a green-burial option that is also legal in Colorado, Oregon, Vermont and Washington.