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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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How data-driven technology helps law enforcement agencies improve constituent outcomes  

AWS Public Sector Blog

To discuss how law enforcement agencies are using new technology to improve constituent outcomes, Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently hosted a webinar featuring a panel of experts. Public safety agencies must understand and address the specific needs of their constituents among a diverse group of communities.

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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.” We need to empower these agencies to be able to fulfill their missions of serving the public,” said Polega.

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Transforming justice and public safety solutions with CentralSquare and AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

In critical moments when every second counts, justice and public safety ( JPS ) agencies need technology solutions that are secure, reliable, and fast. Breaking down data silos to mobilize agencies across jurisdictions Jurisdictional data silos are another common challenge for public safety agencies.

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How To Combat Common Constituent Misconceptions About Local Government With GovPilot

GovPilot

From budget constraints, to crime and public safety , to environmental issues, local government officials deal with numerous problems on a daily basis. While tackling these problems, they must keep their constituents happy by being transparent and holding themselves to the highest standard of accountability.

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How the City of Canton worked with Wi-Fiber to build a safer and more connected community

AWS Public Sector Blog

Initially Wi-Fiber’s deployments focused on public safety solutions, such as license plate recognition (LPR). In 2020, Canton’s chief of police, Jack Angelo, wanted to extend public safety monitoring city-wide, saying “Eventually our goal is to have most all of the city covered,” by using Wi-Fiber’s extensive broadband mesh network.

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Nominations open for the 2024 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards

American City & Country

Since 2004, the Crown Communities awards have recognized government projects with long-term implications for a city/county/municipality and its constituents. If there is a star on your staff, who goes above and beyond to serve their constituents, nominate them.