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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 city is hoping a federal grant will help fund the development of a GPS app to guide drivers to open parking spaces in the busy downtown district.
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Despite the current website being only four years old, efforts to solve accessibility issues prompted a complete redesign.
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A program to alert individuals about upcoming court appearances in Nashville has shown positive results, especially among the homeless population.
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At the first-ever Chicago Digital Government Summit, chief information officers from Chicago, Cook County and elsewhere discussed why collaboration works and how to make it happen.
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The website, called MyVoiceLA, went live in the beta phase Monday and streamlines the process for city employees and business partners to report sexual harassment and discrimination.
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A kiosk that allowed Sarasota, Fla., residents to view city emails was removed in February 2017 and not replaced. Some see the move as an end run around transparency and accountability.
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From locating health and human services to finding a job, assistance organizations in one Ohio community are trying to streamline access for those in need.
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CIO Ed Toner talks about how the state is taking stock of applications now that consolidation is out of the way. -
The Daytona Beach Police Department has launched an in-house smartphone app that allows residents to report crimes and access pertinent information.
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The city council is considering a contract with SeeClickFix to allow citizens to report maintenance and nuisance-type problems from their smartphones.
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Rather than relying on city-issued stickers to check if residents are parking legally, the city wants to use a virtual system powered by license plate readers.
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Facial scans and fingerprinting are being hailed as the latest way to streamline air travel, but privacy advocates say that speed and convenience are not without risks.
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Officials say though the changeover to the modernized software brought some confusion, it will ultimately lead to efficiencies and greater accountability.
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Departments of transportation in Massachusetts and Pima County, Ariz., are exploring technology that connects them more closely to their traffic signals.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the NYC Secure smartphone application Thursday, saying it will alert citizens to suspicious activities online and attempts to compromise their devices.
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During the Smart Cities Conference in Kansas City, Mo., earlier this week, thought leaders broke down the issues facing technology deployments and the importance of bringing constituents along for the ride.
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Counties and agencies come together for evacuation drill from Bay Area earthquake.
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The county is launching 35 Poll Pads to help voters through the process and cut down on time wasted in polling place lines.
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