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The Power of One

Don PinkstonFeatured

Data is everywhere. But when data resides in siloes, it’s difficult to access and even more difficult to manage. For government entities, particularly those managing public works, data siloes lead to a variety of pain points such as lack…

NIBRS Survival Kit: Understanding How NIBRS Will Benefit Agencies at the Local Level

Debra NussmanFeatured, Public Safety

Many resources are available regarding how the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) will have widespread benefits at the national level. However, it can cause law enforcement personnel to wonder how they will keep up with all the…

From Reopening to Recovery: How Governments Can Get Their Cities Back on Track

Danilo GargiuloFeatured, Public Administration

In any crisis, the immediate response by government and public safety agencies is to protect their communities. That is just one part of the equation. The steps that municipalities take as they begin recovering from a crisis are just as important,…

NIBRS Survival Kit: An In-Depth Look at How NIBRS Differs from UCR

Debra NussmanFeatured, Public Safety

Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) is officially retiring on January 1, 2021. By that date, every law enforcement agency in the country will be required to use its replacement, National Incident Based Reporting Systems (NIBRS). A majority of agencies…

Saving the Small Business: How Can Government Help?

Danilo GargiuloFeatured, Public Administration

According to 2019 data from the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are an estimated 30.7 million small businesses in the United States. These small businesses employed almost 60 million individuals, making up nearly half the workforce…

Why You Should Start Preparing for the Next Emergency Now

Don PinkstonFeatured, Public Administration

While much of the country’s attention has been held captive by the COVID-19 crisis, the severe-weather summer months are just around the corner. Hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires are expected to increase in frequency and magnitude. What does that mean for municipalities and how can they prep for the next emergency while in the middle of another?

What Does Financial Integration Actually Mean?

Rohit ChhabraFeatured, Public Administration

The term “integration” can often hold several different meanings when it comes to technology. No matter how basic or high-level the integration, organizations looking to integrate their technology systems typically share common goals: achieving genuine business transformation, more streamlined service and greater employee satisfaction. Here's how.

Using Analytics and Data Visualization in the Fight Against a Pandemic

Kristin MeitzlerFeatured, Public Safety

Washington State had the first diagnosed case of COVID-19 in the country, and it hit us pretty hard right from the get-go, particularly in the Puget Sound area. Valley Communications 911 provides dispatching services for twenty-four police,…

The Key to Building Strong Community Relations in a Crisis

Sergeant Matthew BotkinFeatured, Public Safety

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unique circumstances most generations have never experienced before. Previously, when law enforcement used the term “shelter in place,” it typically involved an active shooter or ongoing violent situation.…

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