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5 Ways Internet of Things Devices Can Benefit Public Safety

State Tech Magazine

Here are five questions to ask when considering IoT devices for public safety. These technologies make data collection and processing more efficient, allowing for quicker and more accurate responses in an emergency. Click the banner below to learn more about modernizing cities with the Internet of Things.

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

American City & Country

One innovative option that stakeholders and municipalities have available to them is the adoption of the public safety department model. Wherein, a municipality’s police department, fire department and EMS agency is consolidated into a singular public safety department.

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How Public Safety Leaders Can Make Their DEI Efforts More Effective

Careers in Government

In recent years, public safety organizations have increasingly recognized the need to embrace DEIA to serve their communities. The post How Public Safety Leaders Can Make Their DEI Efforts More Effective appeared first on Careers in Government.

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How a Federal Government Shutdown Impacts Local Public Safety Programs 

NLC (National League of Cities)

This includes significant repercussions for local public safety programs. Failure to pass a funding agreement before the deadline could lead to a federal government shutdown on October 1, 2023, which would have wide ranging consequences for American communities. When a shutdown occurs, many federal agencies and […] Source

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Across the Country, Local Public Safety Agencies Detail Value of FirstNet Adoption

State Tech Magazine

The First Responder Network Authority recently released an annual report to Congress for 2021, titled “A Decade of Accomplishments,” revealing the rapid adoption by first responders of its namesake dedicated public safety network. Network adoption now spans all 50 states, five territories and the District of Columbia.

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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?