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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.

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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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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.

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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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Public Safety Starts with Smart Procurement

American City & Country

Ensuring public safety at large-scale events, whether concerts, sports games, or community gatherings, comes with unique challenges. From acquiring security staff and surveillance technology to event-specific safety gear, having a well-coordinated procurement plan is essential for effective crowd and event management.

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How Livingston Parish prepares for natural disasters by improving resiliency in the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

Natural disasters can also damage the critical infrastructure that powers emergency services—prompting public sector organizations to consider building more resilient infrastructure. Not just for our agency, but for the people that we serve.”. Leveraging the AWS Partner Network for customized solutions.

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Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

American City & Country

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.