This section explores the latest technological advancements and innovations driving progress in the emergency communications and response field.
Stay up-to-date on emerging tools, software, and systems that are enhancing 911 operations, public safety communications, and critical incident management.
Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are technological systems designed to read and record vehicle license plates. Using high-speed cameras and specialized software, these devices capture images of license plates and convert them into digital data. This data is then compared against various databases to identify vehicles of interest, such as those reported stolen or associated … Read more
Let’s talk about how technology is shaking things up in the world of law enforcement and public safety. One piece of tech that really took things to the next level? Drones. These flying gizmos, which used to be the stuff of science fiction, are now an essential part of modern policing. I’m talking eyes in … Read more
When considering whether our first responders are properly equipped for the hundreds of thousands of emergencies they respond to each day, we tend to talk a lot about the physical equipment. Do our officers have enough body armor and tools in their belts? Are their vehicles equipped with the right laptops and radios? These are … Read more
As first responders like to point out, all emergencies are local. State and city governments are still our first line of defense. Making real-time emergency decisions is not a trivial responsibility for local governments, as the State of Georgia and City of Atlanta discovered recently during the Great Southern Ice Storm of 2014. Their experience … Read more
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) could be one of the most promising data sources for effective threat analysis in the coming years, and under the NSI program (National SAR Initiative), law enforcement agencies can submit local reports for analysis by participating agencies as well as compare their local reports to the broader database to find matches … Read more