Justice and Public Safety

Industry Perspective: Dual-Tasking 311 Infrastructure

March 27, 2013 - In Boston, using standard 311 infrastructure for emergency purposes during Hurricane Sandy offered more responsive citizen service.

Special Report: IT Tools for Safer Communities

March 26, 2013 - As policymakers grapple with gun violence, technology may offer nonpartisan options for improvement.

Holograms Add New Dimension to Fighting Fire

March 26, 2013 - An Italian researcher is developing a device that could someday give firefighters a 3-D scene of the fires they fight — and the people they're working to save.

Cops Worldwide Participate in Global Tweet-a-Thon

March 25, 2013 - Law enforcement connects and shares thoughts about what wearing a police badge really means.

Industry Perspective: 7 Steps for Staying Safe in the Superstorm Era

March 25, 2013 - Here are seven ways to be more effective in delivering your emergency notifications.

Mobile County, Ala., Uses App to Supplement Radio Communications

March 22, 2013 - “BeOn” app extends the reach of narrow band communications for public safety officials whose duties usually keep them off the front lines.

Tablets’ Mobility, Connectivity Lead to Adoption by Emergency Managers

March 21, 2013 - However, many in the emergency management community are still determining the best way to use them.

FirstNet Approves $1 Million for Outreach Plan and User Advocacy Efforts

March 21, 2013 - In its March 18 meeting, FirstNet also selected its first general manager.

Los Angeles Fire Department to Enhance Interoperability

March 14, 2013 - Fire Chief Brian Cummings says he'd like for a seamless network to connect dispatch systems across municipal borders.

Securing the Presidential Inauguration: An Inside Look

March 14, 2013 - Protecting the president at the inauguration takes coordination and lots of law enforcement.

Chattanooga, Tenn., Expanding 'Streetlight of the Future' Installation

March 14, 2013 - Following a rash of crime in one of the city's parks, officials implement a network of wirelessly controlled streetlamps that police can use to catch criminals.

Hurricane Sandy: Lessons Learned in New Jersey

March 13, 2013 - State CIO Steven Emanuel talks about Hurricane Sandy's impact on critical state computer systems and lessons learned from the event.

Solving Crime with Social Media (Infographic)

March 12, 2013 - Law enforcement agencies at the state, local and federal levels use social media to gather evidence, solicit crime tips, and identify people and locations, among other things.

Three IT Firms Approved to Update California Case Management Systems

March 11, 2013 - Participants are hopeful that a locally driven push to update case management systems in California courts, now with three vetted vendors to choose from, will find more success than its $500 million predecessor.

License Plate Readers Considered for Bay Area City

March 7, 2013 - In an effort to combat a recent spike in crime, the Piedmont, Calif., police chief wants automatic license plate readers installed at its borders.

Could New Software Help Cops Track Social Media?

March 7, 2013 - Predictive policing is already in effect nationwide, but adding software that monitors social media to law enforcement's arsenal could potentially enhance officers’ ability to do their jobs.

Industry Perspective: Tackling Budgets, Technology, Facilities and Pensions

March 6, 2013 - When it comes to budget and solutions, understanding capital planning is critical in planning and accounting for future expenditures.

What Government Purchasing Reveals

March 5, 2013 - New technology aggregates government purchasing information, offering insights that help agencies make better spending decisions.

FCC Field Hearing Focuses on Innovative Network Technologies

March 1, 2013 - Other key points were how smart power solutions, social media and mobile applications might improve communications network resiliency in times of disaster.

The Case for Drones

March 1, 2013 - While anti-drone legislation is cropping up across the country, some experts feel their public safety potential, including in fire and rescue situations, is being overlooked.