12.19.24 – The Intelligencer – Belleville, ON Belleville Police confirmed Thursday the new program will take effect Jan. 1 “to address the high volume of false alarms and better allocate police resources. In 2023 alone, false alarms accounted for 81 per cent of all...
AI-generated image reflecting on the year in gov tech. (DALL-E) 12.13.24 – Governing – Julia Edinger Writer, Government Technology, Paul W. Taylor, Ashley Silver, Jule Pattison-Gordon In a pivotal year, governments enacted AI laws, strengthened defenses,...
12.3.24 – News On 6 The Oklahoma City Fire Department has launched a new app to enhance communication during emergencies, allowing real-time video feedback from callers to improve response efforts. In an emergency, seconds matter, which is why the Oklahoma City Fire...
12.2.24 – Toronto.com Paramedics in Toronto show a mock call on a GPS tracking system inside an ambulance. The province has invested more than $200 million over three years to introduce the Next Generation 911 program. By Ontario Paramedics Association photo...
11.13.24 – FOX4 -KANSAS CITY, Mo. A letter sent to some Kansas City, Missouri home and business owners with private alarm systems has raised questions and some confusion. The letter lists the website of a company called Cry Wolf Services, where people can apply for...
Adobe Stock 11.4.24 – Government Technology New emergency dispatch tools that offer automated services are more important than ever amid staffing shortages in law enforcement and emergency call centers. As police and emergency dispatch agencies fought to hire...
