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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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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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With updated data profiles, opioid detectors ID latest drugs
May 09, 2023 | News, Public SafetyThanks to a federal partnership, the portable detectors will get upgraded drug profiles, and their manufacturers will provide those new drug reference libraries to public safety agencies that already possess a detection device.
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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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‘Tide is going out’ on election deniers, scrutinized Georgia official says
May 02, 2023 | News, Public SafetyWhile conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election are waning, they’re still shaping policies about election administration in many parts of the country.
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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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VR drives next-gen situational awareness for public safety
April 25, 2023 | News, Public SafetyThe winner of NIST’s challenge developed a digital twin of a command center that gives remote users access to the center’s large-format video walls and 3D tools through a head-mounted display.
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Wanted: 3D mapping drones for indoor search and rescue
April 18, 2023 | News, Public SafetyNIST’s Public Safety Communications Research Division is looking for an affordable solution that will give public safety drone operators accurate indoor positioning and high-quality 3D digital mapping in real time.
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How digital twins can enrich emergency response
April 17, 2023 | News, Public SafetyWith their advanced simulation and predictive analytics capabilities, digital twins can give responders a common operating picture with real-time, integrated information.