What Digitization Means to Law Enforcement
Learn about how new technologies are helping public safety officials fulfill their missions more efficiently and effective. Also, see what trends have be transforming agencies around the country.
Posts Tagged: public safety
The ROI of Opening Public Safety Data
Open data is more than a sheet of facts and statistics. For public safety organizations, it is the start of a conversation and deeper partnership with the community.
FirstNet for Volunteer Fire – Bring Your Own Device
There is a wide array of applications available for mobile devices, and FirstNet will open the doors for more innovation geared toward public safety applications.
FirstNet for IT Application Developers
The need for a dedicated public safety network is getting bigger with the increased use of wireless devices.
FirstNet 101
FirstNet has been obligated by Congress to take all actions necessary to ensure the building, deployment and operation of the nationwide public safety broadband network. Learn more here.
Top 5 Reasons to Attend the IBM i2 Summit for a Safer Planet
Follow me on Twitter (@OliverClarkMe) for on-site coverage including blog recaps, live-tweeting from sessions, pictures and more! Threats to societies and organizations have never been more numerous or intense. From fraud and cybercrime, criminal and terrorist threats to weather related disasters and infrastructure emergencies, communities, corporations and countries must prepare for threats, accelerate responses andRead… Read more »
App Infographic Shows How Citizens Connect With Police
As the police and the public continue to connect with technology, there is a growing demand for information. I thought it might be time to share some stats and decided to have an infographic created.
Using Social Media to Help Keep the Public Safe
This is part two of a three-part series on how analytics can help improve public safety and keep communities safe. You can read part one here. For public safety officials today, Facebook and Twitter play an integral role in informing the public about current events. Social data from hashtags, tweets, and comments provide unparalleled amountsRead… Read more »
A Smarter Approach to Public Safety
The job of a public safety employee never ends. First responders don’t have the luxury of clocking out at 5 p.m. Threats to public safety can happen at any given hour, and officers must always be alert and ready. Keeping citizens safe is a top priority for public safety officers, regardless the time of day.Read… Read more »
Gearing Up for Wildland Fire Season
With fires already burning in Southern California and the Southwest, the western United States is gearing up for another fire season. The federal government plays several roles in addressing wildland fires—from suppressing wildfires and reducing potentially hazardous vegetation that can fuel fires, to educating the public about the risks of wildfires and developing wildland fireRead… Read more »