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6 FAQs on Starting a Drone Program in Law Enforcement

Thinking about starting a drone program at your agency? Are you debating whether or not it would be a good fit for your officers or deputies? Here are 6 of the most common questions that law enforcement agencies should ask when considering implementation…

Staying Safe at the Super Bowl: What Goes on Behind the Scenes to Keep You Safe at the Biggest Game of the Year

Commander Scott GerlicherFeatured, Public Safety

The Super Bowl is one of the most high-profile events of the year, drawing over a million tourists to the host city and averaging almost 100 million television viewers. Though the host city’s local economy benefits greatly from the surge…

Why UX Matters in Public Safety

Dave CastletonFeatured, Public Safety

Distracted driving kills approximately 9 people and injures 1,000 more every day, according to the Center for Disease Control. Technology is the most common distraction in the driver’s seat. This problem helps illustrate why first responders deserve powerful, intuitive software that is as easy to use.

Solving Short-Term Rental Challenges for Code Enforcement

Ulrik BinzerFeatured, Public Administration

For consumers, the sharing economy offers convenience. For the government, it presents regulatory gray areas. Between 2016 and 2019, the number of short-term vacation rentals (STRs) more than doubled. Cities and counties across North America…

How One California County is Getting Its Fiscal House in Order

Nathan BlackFeatured, Public Administration

Finding new solutions to challenging budgeting and finances issues is a common theme among local governments. Municipalities are turning to tech to help get their fiscal house in order and improve their fiscal health for the long term. Here’s how Sutter County, California turned these liabilities into opportunities.

5 Positive Cop Interactions That Will Make You Smile

ShareBlueSmilesFeatured, Public Safety

2019 was a memorable year for law enforcement agencies, filled with compassionate actions and above-and-beyond service from brave men and women. But if you tuned into the news or checked your social feed, you would probably find that these…

Top 3 Predictions for Local Governments in 2020

Jeff ArmstrongFeatured, Public Administration

2020 is projected to be a busy year for government – it’s an election year, citizens are increasingly engaging with their local governments, and new technologies are continuously raising the public’s expectation of their government’s services. Municipalities should be focused on the three trends for local governments in 2020.

Top 4 Predictions for Public Safety in 2020

Steve SeoaneFeatured, Public Safety

New threats and recurring challenges often mark the start of a new year, placing greater demand on law enforcement and public safety agencies to remedy them. Though much is unknown about the future, public safety professionals should be aware…

3 Tips for Policing in Extreme Cold Weather

Sheriff Robert McGrawFeatured, Public Safety

Extreme cold weather can present unique challenges to law enforcement. Discover how Clark County Sheriff's Office uses technology for more efficient policing in the winter months.