The skies around Washington, D.C., are getting a tech upgrade. The National Capital Region’s (NCR) post-9/11 air defense system is getting an artificial intelligence (AI) boost, as cameras and lasers that monitor the skies for threats have been upgraded.
A new online crime mapping tool launched by the St. Louis, Mo., Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) aims to help the city’s residents stay informed and increase transparency around crime prevention.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has turned to drones to combat a growing trend of “subway surfing,” or riding on top of above-ground subway cars.
The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) said the state’s Next Generation 911 (NextGen 911) system was able to withstand Hurricane Helene and continue to help residents throughout the storm and its aftermath.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is looking to improve road safety for drivers and law enforcement with a new emergency alert system that would provide more crash notifications via popular traffic apps.
Chicago Mayor Brand Johnson has issued a request for information (RFI) to help the city gather recommendations on reliable and efficient forms of first responder technology.
Yolo County, Calif., has launched Alert Yolo, a county-wide emergency notification system. Under the new system, residents in Davis, West Sacramento, Winters, Woodland, and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, as well as unincorporated areas of Yolo County, will now receive timely and accurate information during emergencies.
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) has approved plans to expand its nationwide public safety broadband network and enhance network coverage where first responders need it – including in tribal, territorial, and rural areas.
San Francisco city officials say that crime has hit a decade-low and contributed some of that success to the city’s new public safety drone program.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules to expedite the transition to Next Generation 911 (NG911) services with the aim of ensuring that the country’s 911 system functions effectively and supports the deployment of advanced 911 capabilities – including video, text, and data.
