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Seminole County, FL deploys low-code wilderness rescue app
The Seminole County Fire Department developed an in-house app to enhance wilderness rescue operations, particularly for locating lost individuals in the county's 55 square miles of wilderness. The app, built using low-code platforms like Microsoft Power Apps, integrates GPS coordinates and real-time data to guide rescuers efficiently. The department plans to expand the app's capabilities and share it with other agencies to improve regional emergency response.
Seminole County, FL
United States
Marion County, WV deploys Vision AI tech to enhance public safety
Marion County, WV is utilizing Colorado-based company ROC's Vision AI technology as part of a smart city initiative to enhance public safety and emergency response. The deployment integrates ROC's multimodal recognition capabilities, including facial recognition and gun detection, with existing security systems like license plate readers and body cameras, to provide real-time security monitoring, situational awareness, and actionable intelligence to law enforcement and first responders.
Marion County, WV
United States
Spokane County, WA launches high-tech crime center
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office has launched a new Real Time Crime Center to enhance public safety through advanced technology. The center allows deputies to access real-time data from various sources like surveillance cameras and social media to respond to incidents more effectively. This center is the first of its kind in Washington, aiming to prevent and solve crimes more efficiently.
Spokane County, WA
United States
Hickman County, TN uses AI dashcams to enhance policing
In Hickman County, TN, a rural area with limited law enforcement resources, new AI-powered dashcams from Motive are being deployed to enhance policing. These dashcams not only record criminal activities but also monitor officer driving behavior to improve safety for both the public and police. This technology represents a broader trend of AI integration in government services, potentially transforming small-town policing by providing more accountability and safety.
Hickman County, TN
United States
Mansfield, OH uses drones to improve emergency response
Mansfield, Ohio, is set to enhance its emergency response capabilities by incorporating new drone technology, which will provide real-time aerial data during emergencies. The drones will assist first responders by offering aerial views of incidents, improving situational awareness and decision-making. This initiative aims to ensure quicker and more efficient responses to various emergencies, ultimately enhancing public safety in the community.
Mansfield, OH
United States
New York, NY deploys drones to assist with emergency management and damage assessment
In response to severe storms and flooding in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams is deploying drones to assist with emergency management and damage assessment. The drones are intended to provide real-time aerial views to help coordinate response efforts and identify areas in need of immediate attention. This initiative aims to enhance the city's ability to manage and mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events.
New York, NY
United States
Suffolk, VA to launch Marcus Alert System
The City of Suffolk is preparing to implement the Marcus Alert system, aimed at improving responses to mental health crises. This initiative follows state legislation mandating new protocols for such emergencies. The city aims to enhance coordination between law enforcement and mental health professionals to better serve individuals in crisis situations.
Suffolk, VA
United States
Seattle, WA aims to hasten demolition of derelict buildings
The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed emergency legislation enabling the Seattle Fire Department to order the demolition or remediation of unsafe vacant buildings posing public safety risks. This move follows a significant increase in fires at derelict buildings, which have become hazardous and have led to several fatalities. The law mandates that property owners cover the costs of making these sites safe, with the city authorized to conduct necessary abatement work and place liens.
Seattle, WA
United States
New York, NY using digital twin technology to improve emergency response times
The NYC Fire Department is experimenting with digital twin technology in order to speed up emergency responses in traffic-congested areas. The yearlong project will create a digital twin of an FDNY district in West Harlem, and will allow researchers to assess why emergency response delays happen and simulate potential solutions before taking them onto actual streets. Ultimately the project hopes to provide real-time routing guidance to FDNY vehicles responding to medical emergencies.
New York, NY
United States
Pitkin County, CO adopts Hexagon's HxGN Connect solution for improved emergency responses
County officials selected HxGN Connect in support of better services to mountain towns. The cloud-based platform automatically maps all incidents reported to local dispatchers and enables rapid cross-department coordination. An AI-powered Smart Advisor feature turns dispatch calls into analytics about linked incidents, personnel needs, and recommended responses. This system may be connected in the future to existing tools like wildfire detectors and public works vehicles.
Pitkin County, CO
United States
Denver, CO adopts SPIDR Tech platform for public communications following emergency calls
The Denver Police Department sought a more efficient process for follow-up communications with 911 callers and victims. SPIDR Tech texts those who report incidents 30 minutes after their calls for updates on investigations. The automated system sends report numbers, badge numbers, and other details to victims for easier retrieval of case information. This technology complements an ongoing pilot whereby 911 callers can stream live video from their phones to dispatchers.
Denver, CO
United States
Bridgeport, CT partners with Cadenza Innovation on BESS pilot for Fire Department building
The pilot involves a battery energy storage system (BESS) built with Cadenza's superCell solution. On-site storage allows the Fire Department to continue operations during grid outages. This system also supports the efficient use of electricity, thus decreasing utility costs for the city. Real-time data sent from the BESS to the Cadenza Cloud support analyses of system performance. Local officials will use pilot results to identify further opportunities for BESS use.
Bridgeport, CT
United States