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The technology that helped investigators track one of three men accused of opening fire in the French Quarter, killing one and wounding three, has also raised criticism about the actions of an Orleans Parish judge.
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A request for bolstered cybersecurity came after officials performed a security check on county workers, sending them a "phishing" email to see how many clicked on a link that they shouldn't have.
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The New York Office of the State Comptroller commissioned an informational report on the deployment of new technologies in cities statewide, highlighting innovative efforts and the importance of strong cybersecurity.
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A coalition of 16 cities, including Carson and Torrance, pitched a fiber-optic cable ring as one way to improve congestion by allowing government employees to telecommute and by helping to synchronize traffic lights.
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As school officials across the country worry about how to stop the next mass shooting, biometric technologies and expanded surveillance systems have become attractive alternatives to traditional security procedures.
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States, counties and cities across the country have noted the inaccuracy of broadband coverage data from the Federal Communications Commission, but Georgia took a more proactive route.
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An initiative to address quality-of-life concerns in an underserved community in San Diego has identified priorities like job creation or affordable housing, and is turning tech to help shepherd those goals.
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Plus, Bloomberg Philanthropies is replicating an innovative early childhood development program in five new cities; MIT is giving $1.5 million in funding to tech entrepreneurs working to solve global problems; and more.
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As some cities and towns struggle with basic high-speed Internet service, officials in the Elm City are looking at what sort of changes the next-generation service could bring — including changes to the skyline.
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School officials throughout Centre County, Pa., are looking to technology to find and weed out vaping in the public school system. Recent reports about the dangers have added a sense of urgency to the issue.
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After hearing the proposal, the Joplin City Council has approved a smart city initiative and a corresponding $30,000 membership to U.S. Ignite, a nonprofit to work with the community to build those technology strategies.
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Lawmakers allocated $3 million to fund statewide implementation of the Rave Panic Button app, which allows users to connect with 911 and first responders while simultaneously alerting school staff during an emergency.
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Approximately 1,500 customers who used the city of Ames' website to pay for their parking tickets could now be at risk due to a recent data breach, city officials announced earlier this week.
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The Department of Justice has awarded Springfield $1.1 million in grant funding to assist the police department in its plans to equip officers with body cameras, city officials announced earlier this week.
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Instagram's new comment restriction tool may be helpful for some users, but it presents challenges for public-sector agencies who must uphold standards like citizens’ First Amendment rights.
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Telecom giant Verizon has filed a lawsuit against the city of Rochester, N.Y., over an ordinance that allows the city to charge as much as $1,500 in fees for the use of the public right-of-way.
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Each year since 2020, 38-year public employee Bill Mann has focused on an individual theme designed to protect both the public and private sectors, and this year’s features weekly cybersecurity lessons.
