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Southbridge, Mass., now has a way for citizens to submit crime tips anonymously and receive police notifications by downloading the free "Southbridge PD" app. Officials say crimes in progress still require a call to 911.
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Two-way communication during an emergency event is what public safety officials are advocating for with the so-called CodeRed program.
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Patrol officers will soon be able to issue citations and quickly file them with district courts from their cruisers.
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The app features push notifications, access to Garfield County Emergency Management’s social media, alerts from the National Weather Service and a real-time reporting feature.
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Considering that hundreds of pieces of information can be collected from apps in a single day, it’s becoming clear that the actual price of a free smartphone app might be your identity.
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More hospitals are forced under the Affordable Care Act to track patient outcomes, paving the way for digital health tools to expand.
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The app helps users calculate driving costs, save gas, track maintenance with emails, find gas stations and repair facilities and get roadside safety tips.
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The new state law means drivers can use cellphones, digital assistants, computers, tablets or any other electronic device to show proof of coverage or other financial responsibility.
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The Sojourner Peace app provides resources for victims of domestic abuse in a quick and discreet way.
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Pittsburgh Transportation Group, Yellow Cab’s parent company, will hold a soft-launch party March. 12 for its zTrip app, and make the app official with a general launch on April 1.
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CalJOBS posts job openings from nearly 16,000 websites, including federal, state, and local government job boards.
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Most of the research being launched with the applications appears to allow participants and researchers to track subjects and detect patterns that might lead to better disease-management practices.
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The capability comes at a time when consumer concerns about financial security have spiked and data breaches are increasingly common.
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Goodsnitch provides organizations a free, cloud-based platform to monitor performance, recognize good employees and keep a positive attitude.
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Uber agreed to allow the state to regulate its limousine and sport utility vehicle divisions but not the one opponents say competes with taxicabs.
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When traveling internationally, passengers can submit passport and customs declaration information via the Mobile Passport app and go through lanes set aside for them.
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The app provides continuously updated traffic reports and — when practical — suggests alternate routes to avoid snags.
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The MBTA Ninja app, built as part of last weekend’s Code Across Boston hackathon, is modeled after the GPS-based app Waze -- so riders can submit train issues and delays in real time.
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A new online workshop from the GovLab Academy targets government procurement officials looking for a boost.
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife unveiled a free smartphone app that allows witnesses to anonymously report wildlife and water pollution crimes – in real time and in great detail.
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IoT systems around the world have resulted in pockets of connected communities operating successfully, but in isolation. The challenge is how to connect them.
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