Justice and Public Safety

San Francisco Embraces Sharing Economy for Emergency Preparedness

June 14, 2013 - A new partnership will help San Francisco utilize shared resources in the event of an emergency.

Chicago Hacks its Way to Mobile-Friendly Public Safety Apps

June 7, 2013 - At Chicago's Safer Communities hackathon, developers were tasked with making public safety apps more accessible via mobile devices.

Fusion Centers Struggle to Find Their Place in the Post-9/11 World

June 7, 2013 - Fusion centers’ effectiveness and legality has been questioned ever since they were created in the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

New App is Latest Evidence of Florida PD’s Aggressive Engagement Strategy

June 4, 2013 - Boynton Beach, Fla., Police Department offers virtual chats with the chief, ride-alongs via Twitter, and now, an app created by a former police officer.

Dirty Jobs in Government: Corrections

June 3, 2013 - Tightening prison security with biometrics.

Technology Threatens Public Officials’ Personal Safety

June 3, 2013 - Several high-profile government officials were killed this year. Standing in the public light has always had its risks, but they’re higher than ever as tracking an official’s whereabouts can be as simple as following their Twitter feed.

Top Strategies for Government Enterprise Mobility

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Mobility isn't a one-off pilot project or a string of siloed initiatives. It's a mindset and it requires comprehensive, strategic planning to succeed. Find out how to move from mobility rollouts to results in this Center for Digital Government/Public CIO Special Report.

Dirty Jobs in Government: Crime Scene Investigation

May 31, 2013 - Training gives first responders an edge when dealing hazardous materials.

Will Texas Pass Nation's Strongest Email Privacy Bill?

May 30, 2013 - As long as Gov. Rick Perry doesn't use his veto, Texas will enact legislation that requires state law enforcement agencies to obtain a warrant for all emails, regardless of their age.

Instagram, Facebook Photos Help NYPD Target Criminals

May 28, 2013 - The New York Police Department runs photos from both Instagram and Facebook through facial recognition software to track down criminals.

Predicting Crime Using Analytics and Big Data

May 24, 2013 - A unique approach to crime analysis may allow police officers to predict illegal activity.

Q&A: Communicating through Chaos

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - A Q&A with Tanya Jones of Sprint’s Emergency Response Team about keeping vital communications up in times of disaster and crisis.

To Catch a Sniper

May 22, 2013 - How data analytics are transforming police work and taking criminals off the streets.

Amid Disaster, Oklahoma Students Design Tornado Drones

May 21, 2013 - Students at the Oklahoma State University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering designed preliminary storm drones that could someday gather data that saves lives.

Oklahoma Tornado Highlights Need to Get "Tech Ready"

May 21, 2013 - The Oklahoma tornado highlights the need for multi-faceted disaster preparedness, and that includes personal technology.

Mobile Tech Links Trauma Surgeons with SWAT Teams

May 21, 2013 - The test program equips SWAT officers with computers and cameras so when out in the field, trauma surgeons can help them respond to critical injuries.

Interactive Polling via PowerPoint Makes Classrooms Responsive

May 20, 2013 - Wake County, N.C., EMS classes allow students to answer questions electronically so responses display in a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.

SF Considers State Data Center for Disaster Recovery

May 17, 2013 - To help restore information and technology systems in the event of a city emergency, the city is considering switching from a private data center located 3,000 miles away to a state-run facility 100 miles away.

The Role of 311 and Social Media During Disasters

May 17, 2013 - Through additional tools and technologies, cities can refine their disaster response and information-collecting mechanisms by improving the way citizens funnel their communications through 911 and 311.