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FARA NEWS
Georgia to Overhaul Emergency Dispatch, Move to Next-Gen 911
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a budget including $5.7 million for upgrades and House Bill 423 would help transition to Next-Generation 911 standards after the state’s outdated 911 systems have struggled to handle call volume.
BUSINESS TIPS
Walk Into Your Next Client Meeting Armed With These 4 Guiding Principles, And Leave With a Paying Client
3.21.25 – Entrepreneur – By Chuck Blakeman I was going on four professional coffee...
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How organizations can protect themselves against phishing scams and fake workers
To defend against these threats, organizations must train employees to recognize phishing attempts and invest in advanced technological defenses.
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Tech Trends: Cloud vs. On-Prem
A guide for integrators in helping their customers choose which system is right for them
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FARA BELIEVE IT OR NOT
Idiot Criminal of the Day: How Did a Bungling Burglar Make a Comical Getaway?
This bungling burglar out of Atlanta is no different as he made a comical getaway. Cops are calling it one of the worst getaways you’ve ever seen.
STATE NEWS
Arkansas
Arkansas governor signs 44 bills into law, affecting veterans, elections, and privacy
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed 44 bills into law, addressing a wide range of issues from tax exemptions for disabled veterans to changes in election procedures.
Maryland
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Announces Expansion of County Department of Police’s ‘Drone as First Responder Program’ to Bethesda Area
Since the DFR launched, it has helped to enhance emergency response capabilities and provide critical support to law enforcement. Drones have been used to help apprehend suspects in shoplifting, robberies and assault incidents and are often the first to arrive on the scene. The average response time is under 90 seconds, and for many calls, drones reach the scene in under one minute.
Kansas
Kansas ‘Move Over’ law heads to governor’s desk
On Monday, the Kansas House of Representatives passed a bill that would add and increase penalties on drivers for certain infractions. The bill now goes to Governor Laura Kelly’s desk.
Oklahoma
First round of extensive Oklahoma legislative floor debates, votes start Monday
With key committee deadlines behind Oklahoma’s legislature, state lawmakers are gearing up for the first round of extensive floor debates and votes. Nearly nine hundred measures are moving forward between the two chambers.
Louisiana
Louisiana Living: Better Business Bureau
Today on Louisiana Living, Ashley Doughty is joined by Jo Ann Deal to discuss of being aware of door-to-door salesman.
Texas
Multiple East Texas 911 services out, calls diverted to alternative lines
Rusk's office is receiving calls through landline only, and Cherokee's office is taking calls through the Jacksonville Police Department.
