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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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West Virginia shows that Internet-based voting not only works, but it also increases the return rate for absentee ballots.
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These systems are the gateway to democracy. But in the U.S., registration lists are rife with errors. The answer is online.
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Founder of online communications and branding firm discusses online technology and strategies for politicians.
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Give citizens more mobile solutions, including parking payments and 311 reporting.
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IBM researchers explain the need for big data in the public sector, calling it the “new natural resource.”
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New Mexico’s Doña Ana County was able to condense its 120 polling places into 39 voting sites thanks to a new voter registration computing system.
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Some wanted a mute button on advertising screens, but City Council in Santa Barbara, Calif., says no.
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CEO shares insights about NIC’s future as the company celebrates 20 years in the state portal business.
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Mayor Vincent Gray’s office is harnessing citizen feedback using social media analytics, and plans to assign grades to agencies. -
Auditor’s report reveals that the Louisiana transportation department’s new computer system had errors that resulted in $26 million in unbilled federal expenses.
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Adelina Zendejas will be responsible for increasing broadband availability and promoting digital literacy.
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Government agencies thinking about leaving BlackBerry for another smartphone should keep these helpful tips in mind.
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Time will tell if Microsoft’s $1.2 billion cash purchase of Yammer make governments more social.
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Facebook ranks check-ins to 25 global hot spots.
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Five new programs aim to solidify New York City’s standing as a tech leader.
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Industry and local government groups face off on setting guidelines over dish placement.
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Civic-minded tech community drawing on a range of sources to create apps.
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Call to action comes from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
