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Is the public safety department model the future of municipal emergency service?

American City & Country

The undeniable fiscal constraints associated with local governance has challenged contemporary public administrators to achieve more with less. Budgets are stretched thin, and local government managers face increasingly complex service delivery demands from an electorate that loathes the idea of paying higher taxes.

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Harnessing data for safer communities

American City & Country

The ability to gather, store and analyze almost unlimited amounts of data has transformed almost every aspect of society, including law enforcement. While the possibilities of using data to improve safety and ensure justice are seemingly endless, harnessing this power does not come without its challenges.

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Cities and counties can take key steps to avoid costly ransomware attacks

American City & Country

Yes, local governments are increasingly vulnerable to ransomware attacks, says Jay Kaine , director of Threat Intelligence at Motorola Solutions and director of the Public Safety Threat Alliance (PSTA). Motorola Solutions serves several public-sector industries, including: Corrections • Education • Fire and EMS • Health care • U.S.

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Harnessing Digital Intelligence to Modernize Law Enforcement Investigations

Government Technology Insider

All digital devices surrounding an incident collect valuable evidence and alter the way law enforcement handles crime. These technology advancements provide law enforcement agencies with challenges to effectively use resources to follow the digital trail. To learn more about the power of Digital Intelligence, click here.

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How the Norton Police Department saves time and money with AWS Public Sector Partner SOMA Global

AWS Public Sector Blog

To revive them, NPD made the decision to go live on the SOMA public safety platform—six months ahead of the scheduled cutover date. The deployment and results SOMA is a leading technology partner providing critical response and operating software solutions for law enforcement, first responder, and government agencies.

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?A Road to Trust in Government

Barrett & Greene

Then, in 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic, we were faced with the community outrage surrounding the death of another Black man, George Floyd, dying at the hands of law enforcement. One of the channels created to affect change was a public engagement effort to Reimagine Public Safety.

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What Tyler v. Hennepin County Means for the Future of Property Tax Foreclosure Systems Across the Country

Center for Community Progress

And property taxes fund basic community services like schools, roads, parks, sidewalks, and public safety—the things that enable families to live and build wealth in vibrant, secure neighborhoods. That consequence exists for a reason. Property has intrinsic and monetary value. Constitution.