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Highlights

Facing up to facial recognition

While many communities have developed ordinances and regulations aimed at banning or limiting...

Passionate about fire prevention: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Ray Melton

Two influential events brought Ray Melton into his current role as fire and life safety educator...

Federal Highway Administration launches first-ever $350M wildlife crossings grant program

Each year, more than one million American drivers collide with wildlife in the roadway, killing...

Commentary

Looking ahead: What 2021 will bring to public safety

Most agree that 2020 was a year no one could have predicted. However, the shaping forces that took hold during the year—the pandemic, civil unrest and an increase in natural disasters, to name a few —will continue to influence the world in 2021 and beyond. Among the industries most likely to feel the lasting effects […]

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In challenging year, working with public safety to move FirstNet forward

It has been a challenging year for the nation, especially for the first responders who are on the front lines of wildfires, hurricanes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. During this historic year, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) remained committed as ever to helping first responders save lives and protect communities. As part of our […]

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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.

Article

Probabilistic genotyping in forensic DNA analysis

Despite some criticisms, the use of PG software is an advancement that substantially improves DNA analysis

Article

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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Public safety transitioning to LTE-based solutions, but PTT timetable still unclear, speakers say

Public-safety users are benefiting from the data-oriented capabilities enabled by LTE on trusted networks today and also will transition voice communications to the broadband platform, although the timetable for this change remains unclear, according to experts discussing the topic this week. Jeff Johnson, executive director of the Western Fire Chiefs Association and former vice chair […]

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Hamilton County elects first female, openly gay sheriff

After claiming to have been fired in 2017 partly for being openly gay, a former Hamilton County (Ohio) major has since defeated her supervisor to become the county’s first female and openly gay sheriff. Charmaine McGuffey, 62, had an award-winning, 33-year career, in which she became the first female major in the Hamilton County Sheriff’s […]

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Ransom payment no guarantee against doxxing

Several organizations that paid a ransom to keep attackers from releasing stolen data saw it leaked anyway, according to Coveware. Ransomware victims that pay threat actors to keep them from releasing data that might have been stolen during an attack often end up getting doxxed and hit with additional demands for money for the same […]

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Oregon decriminalizes possession of hard drugs in historic ballot vote

On Election Day 2020, the words “legalize it” took on new meaning in Oregon. Yesterday, Oregonians approved a measure that supports making personal possession of controlled substances punishable by a maximum $100 fine, according to Ballotpedia. Possession of those substances would be considered no more than a Class E violation. “Misguided drug laws have created […]

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Public Safety

Highlights

Facing up to facial recognition

Passionate about fire prevention: 2022 Exemplary Public Servant Ray Melton

Federal Highway Administration launches first-ever $350M wildlife crossings grant program

Commentary

Looking ahead: What 2021 will bring to public safety

Article

In challenging year, working with public safety to move FirstNet forward

Article

2021 is when AI in public safety gets real

Article

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

Article

Probabilistic genotyping in forensic DNA analysis

Article

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

Article

Public safety transitioning to LTE-based solutions, but PTT timetable still unclear, speakers say

Article

Hamilton County elects first female, openly gay sheriff

Article

Ransom payment no guarantee against doxxing

Article

Oregon decriminalizes possession of hard drugs in historic ballot vote

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