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Researchers demo geotargeted wildfire alerts sent to vehicles
June 29, 2023 | News, Public SafetyThe 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 | News, Public SafetyAs 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
| News, Public SafetyCOMMENTARY | 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 | News, Public SafetyLacking 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 | News, Public SafetyCOMMENTARY | 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
| News, Public SafetyA 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 | News, Public SafetyExperts 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.