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Researchers demo geotargeted wildfire alerts sent to vehicles
June 29, 2023 | Public Safety, NewsThe Department of Homeland Security is testing how remote sensors and public warning systems can deliver timely, actionable wildfire alerts to the public.
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Drones enlisted for real-time monitoring of public events
June 28, 2023 | Public Safety, NewsAs Illinois residents enjoy outdoor summer events, a new law allows public safety agencies to use drones to protect the public from potential threats.
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Public safety relies on behind-the-scenes technology
| Public Safety, NewsCOMMENTARY | Reliable and scalable emergency response, citation management and crime analysis technologies give responders the data they need quickly and accurately.
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Legislation would expand and extend government’s counterdrone authority
June 27, 2023 | Public Safety, NewsLawmakers propose to extend federal authority to mitigate the threat posed by unmanned aircraft systems, while also providing state and local law enforcement with enhanced counter-detection capabilities.
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Mayors: There’s a mental health crisis in every city
June 20, 2023 | News, Public SafetyIt is causing drug overdoses and homelessness in cities across America. But with the debt deal to freeze spending, it is uncertain whether federal help is coming.
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States need better tech, training to keep repeat drunk drivers off the roads
June 15, 2023 | Public Safety, NewsLacking adequate resources, states are often unable to provide complete criminal histories to the FBI’s databases, which are critical resources for reducing impaired driving by repeat offenders, according to a new GAO report.
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6 pillars of an effective real-time crime center
June 06, 2023 | Public Safety, NewsCOMMENTARY | Skilled staff at real-time crime centers sift through massive amounts of data, relying on advanced analytics and a central intelligence platform to help develop leads and share actionable information.
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Next-gen emergency vehicle offers zero-emission power generation
| Public Safety, NewsA prototype of a next-generation emergency response vehicle can travel up to 1,500 miles on a single fueling and power up to 20 average-sized homes.
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Prisons ‘under attack’ from drones delivering contraband
May 26, 2023 | Public Safety, NewsExperts said the issue has exploded in recent years but could be fixed if states get the authority to jam cellphone signals.
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First responders need presumptive ID technology to better assess and act on hazardous incidents
May 22, 2023 | News, Public SafetyThe ability to accurately identify hazardous materials at the scene provides public safety officials with enhanced personal safety, controls public risk and delivers actionable onsite intelligence.