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Will digital transformation of city procurement hold up beyond the pandemic?

Now is the time for procurement to re-evaluate the free or co-opted tools that enabled service delivery when the pandemic first began and invest in the digital tools that will help streamline RFP evaluation, foster stakeholder collaboration, and maintain compliance during the pandemic and beyond

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2021 is when AI in public safety gets real

2021 is the year AI in public safety gets real because it’s no longer a misunderstood technology full of empty promises

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Colorado county’s value-based health care strategy produces savings

Orienting Larimer County, Colo.’s benefits toward value-based care has had a positive impact on the county’s health care costs and the quality of care its members receive.

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Colorado county refuses to enforce state orders as COVID-19 level increases

Weld County, Colo., commissioners recently reiterated that they wouldn’t be enforcing state-issued pandemic-related mandates, even after the state deemed the county to be at higher risk in the pandemic. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) moved Weld County to “Level Red” on its COVID-19 dial, which provides a framework of COVID-19-related guidance to […]

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Expediting the reduction of road salt use in America

The use of road salt, the most common deicer used in winter maintenance, causes serious environmental impacts to our water, soil, air and prematurely destroys transportation system infrastructure in states that require winter roadway upkeep. The environment is revealing critical warning symptoms signaling that action must be taken quickly to cease and hopefully reverse the […]

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Election workers continue to receive threats while tallying votes

As a polarized election season slowly draws to a close, elections workers across the country are receiving threats from disgruntled citizens unsatisfied with the results. Philadelphia City Commissioner Al Schmidt revealed in an interview on CBS’ 60 Minutes that his office has been accused of manipulating the vote, according to Axios. Staff in his office […]

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Navigating hurricane season and COVID-19 through communication

Through continued communication, public safety officials and local governments can take steps to ease the impact of both COVID-19 and hurricane season on their communities, while also building a foundation of trust and reliability.

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Oregon city generates renewable energy from city pipe pressure

Hillsboro, Ore., is pioneering a new renewable energy generation technology through a partnership with InPipe Energy, a renewable energy and smart water technology provider. Announced on Oct. 14, the Hillsboro In-Pipe Hydroelectric Project uses the In-PRV, a smart water and micro-hydro system that converts surplus pressure from a city’s water pipeline into electricity, according to […]

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Fortifying networks for prolonged telework: the pandemic and beyond

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on telework was swift and profound. By early April, about half of the American workforce, including state and local government workers, was telecommuting full-time. In a reversal of the prevailing trend of minimizing work-from-home options for government employees, department heads including 61 percent of local governments directed staff to […]

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How technology is unlocking the future of firefighting and public safety

When you think about how technology is enabling remote government work, what comes to mind? Online city council meetings, or enhanced portals for renewing your driver’s license or paying taxes? What about firefighting?

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Will digital transformation of city procurement hold up beyond the pandemic?

Article

2021 is when AI in public safety gets real

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Colorado county’s value-based health care strategy produces savings

Article

Colorado county refuses to enforce state orders as COVID-19 level increases

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Expediting the reduction of road salt use in America

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Election workers continue to receive threats while tallying votes

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Navigating hurricane season and COVID-19 through communication

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Oregon city generates renewable energy from city pipe pressure

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Fortifying networks for prolonged telework: the pandemic and beyond

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How technology is unlocking the future of firefighting and public safety

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