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AWS selects 13 startups to innovate public safety solutions through the GovTech Accelerator

AWS Public Sector Blog

Pictured: The AWS 2023 Justice and Public Safety GovTech Accelerator cohort at Amazon’s HQ2 for Week Zero, a three-day onboarding event to kick off the accelerator. The selected startups are focused on a wide range of solutions for first responders, emergency services, corrections, and other public safety agencies.

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Risk, resilience, and security – the three key functions of public safety technology

Open Access Government - Technology News

Controlling public safety is a major concern of governments, and that’s where public safety technology comes in The legitimacy that results from managing a crisis has an instant and lasting impact on public opinion and the daily lives of citizens. Where does climate come into public safety technology?

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6G promises immersive communications for public safety

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The next-generation cellular network is poised to massively upgrade situational awareness for public safety agencies, experts say.

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New York Invests in Emergency Wireless Communications

State Tech Magazine

Over the past few years, collaborative technology that supports communication efforts across industries has been a must. This is especially true for state and local governments, law enforcement and public safety professionals. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the release of $62.5

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Drones on the front lines in public safety operations

GCN

Drone networks that allow seamless communication among devices, first responders and dispatch centers enhance public safety operations.

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Driving people-centered digital transformation in public safety with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Colonel Lamar Davis of the Louisiana State Police (LSP), recently summed up the law enforcement landscape, saying, “When you look at crime today, it’s not just a public safety or law enforcement problem—it’s a social problem.” Share data and facilitate collaboration For first responders, poor communication can have dire consequences.

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Strengthening public safety collaboration with AWS Wickr and the Android Team Awareness Kit

AWS Public Sector Blog

For public safety agencies, secure collaboration and situational awareness are essential to preparedness and response. First responders need secure, uninterrupted communication to help them get oriented quickly and support complex coordination efforts.