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Tech Trends: Law Enforcement, Utilities Digitize Physical Security

State Tech Magazine

Physical security has moved into the domain of IT because everything is becoming more cloud based, says Max Shen, senior product marketing manager at Verkada. As devices get plugged into the internet, they fall under IT ownership because IT is essentially responsible for overseeing everything that's on their network.

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

AWS Public Sector Blog

Law enforcement agencies can use this hyper-connected environment to bridge previously isolated data siloes and make better-informed decisions to improve emergency response and citizen services. Addressing interoperability needs in law enforcement to help support civilians. Next steps for law enforcement agencies.

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FBI Updates Cloud Security Guidance for State and Local Law Enforcement

State Tech Magazine

The Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the FBI provides security guidance to federal, state and local law enforcement agencies accessing criminal justice information currently or previously managed by the bureau.

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Empowering the public sector with secure, governed generative AI experimentation

AWS Public Sector Blog

Regulatory compliance – Stringent regulations in areas such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the data privacy and breach laws applicable to government and nonprofit sectors may constrain the permissible use cases for generative AI. Strict data governance protocols are typically required.

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Continuous monitoring and governance: AWS best practices for keeping your data secure during the holidays

AWS Public Sector Blog

Maintain security for ongoing compliance Upholding security during the holidays is not only about protecting against threats; its also about maintaining ongoing compliance with regulations such as HIPAA, FISMA, and state-specific data protection laws.

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Transforming justice and public safety solutions with CentralSquare and AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Their offerings include 911 call handling, computer-aided dispatch (CAD), records management systems (RMS), and more—helping agencies manage life-threatening emergencies as well as everyday business needs. For law enforcement and emergency response teams, keeping systems running smoothly 24/7 is non-negotiable.

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AWS transforms DC police department’s data processing system by utilizing Spark on Lambda

AWS Public Sector Blog

The Metropolitan Police Department of Washington DC (DC-MPD) is one of the ten largest police agencies in the United States, serving as the primary law enforcement entity for the District of Columbia. The data processing workflow leverages several AWS services to manage and process data based on specific conditions and events.

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