Public Safety
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A real-time crime center can be a force multiplier for law enforcement. Using the power of AI and cloud-based technologies, together with a foundation of community trust, is the future of policing. -
The Dayton Police Department may soon use gunshot detection technology, drones and license plate readers to try to reduce crime in several hot spot neighborhoods in west and northwest Dayton.
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CalHeatScore, in the works for years, is designed to help officials and residents better anticipate the risks of heat-related illnesses on the hottest days. Maps and other data round out the service.
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The village is the latest among law enforcement agencies in its state to adopt a records management and dispatch system to let officers spend more time in the field and stay connected with neighboring agencies.
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With the communications department operating at a 35 percent staffing shortage, dispatchers are working overtime and callers may wait up to 20 minutes for emergency assistance.
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As hurricane season begins, Gov. Josh Stein recommended the North Carolina legislature put extra money in the rainy-day fund for hurricane relief in case the federal government stops supporting disaster recovery.
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The state’s comptroller blames the problem on New York’s homeland security agency, and urges it to provide more guidance. NG911 is among the main drivers of the public safety technology industry.
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LiveView Technologies is releasing a new surveillance camera feature that uses AI to detect actions and determine how to proceed, in some cases prompting AI voice warnings for common issues such as illegal dumping.
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The city's warning system didn't activate recently when a powerful tornado arrived in the city, the result of a broken activation button and miscommunication. But officials have known the system was deteriorating for years.
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While major wildfires in the northeastern part of the state are largely contained, Monday's weather is conducive to fire development. A chance of rain Tuesday may moderate fire activity.
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The new dashboard from the state Department of Health uses real-time data from the National Weather Service and New York State Mesonet, and allows county officials to keep track of forecasted heat-related health risks.
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The $362 million proposal would largely go to fire suppression and emergency rescue, and EMS, among other areas. The department has racked up deficits from employee overtime prompted by staffing shortages in recent years.
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The department is the only one in Contra Costa County not currently authorized to administer advanced emergency care like EKG monitoring, cardiac pacing and manual defibrillation.
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First responder groups are urging Gov. Kim Reynolds to veto the bill, under which the state Homeland Security and Emergency Management could request reimbursement from local 911 service boards for "reasonable costs" related to call traffic to public safety answering points.
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Emergency dispatch officials in Fairbanks, Alaska, the interior’s most populous city, have moved to a cloud-based communications platform for increased resiliency. Doing so enables staff to work remotely if needed.
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The online tool makes information available on every neighborhood in the Pennsylvania city. Years in the making, it includes data dating to Jan. 1, 2024, with near real-time updates, and may add older details.
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Complete with screaming bystanders and fake blood, Van Buren Tech hosted its 20th annual mock mass casualty event, giving students a chance to practice their police, fire and EMT skills in a realistic setting.
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As geospatial technology supplier Forerunner launches an AI-backed language translation tool, its CEO describes the next steps for AI in this part of gov tech — while cautioning that AI can’t do everything.
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Factors like off-duty officers arriving at 911 scenes before their on-duty counterparts, as well as inaccurate information from emergency callers, have interfered with how well law enforcement monitors response times.
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The agency is seeking feedback on its idea to bring more precision to emergency call locations in hopes of helping first responders. The proposal reflects larger trends in the public safety space.
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The system will help find missing adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Since 2023 the state has been working to ensure the reporting system is easy to use for dispatchers, first responders and the public.
