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Dispatch technology played vital role at area 911 center during April 27, 2011 tornadoes

According to Blair, the protocol is to connect them with the local agency they are calling. However, because of the chaos happening in Tuscaloosa, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office was telling dispatchers to hang up and call 911, not knowing they were calling 911.

It Will Take ‘Years of Momentum’ to Fix Philadelphia’s Cop Shortage

The city is 20 percent short of its full contingent of officers. That's causing problems for everything from 911 response to addressing cold cases.

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Deputies responding to burglary arrest homeowner after finding drugs

A burglary call turned into a drug bust in St. Tammany Parish, after deputies responding to a reported break-in stumbled upon an unintentional bonus find: a house full of illegal drugs.

The Role of Smart Security Systems in Addressing Healthcare Demands

The technological progress we’ve seen over the past five years has opened doors for security integrators working with healthcare facilities

Unlocking the True Value of Security: Why End Users Still Don’t See It

At ISC West 2025, industry leaders made a compelling case for redefining how security is measured, marketed and valued across organizations

New Housing Construction Slowed in March Amid Backdrop of Economic Uncertainty

NAHB sees affordability pressures intensifying as a backdrop to weaker spring homebuilding and sales season

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