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Cincinnati, OH streamlines its fleet operations with planned citywide GPS initiative

GPS systems differ from department to department, which adds complexity when updating fleet vehicles and equipment. The Public Services Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to resolve this issue. The RFP seeks a cloud-based GPS system feeding into a dashboard for fleet assignment and tracking. In-vehicle tablets allow drivers to report issues and request directions. The selected system will be compatible with current city networks and systems.

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Cincinnati, OH

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Brown County, IN is offering voluntary live video streams for 911 calls to improve public safety

The Brown County Sheriff’s Department is using a new tool "Prepared Live" which allows dispatchers to ask smartphone callers, via a text message, for access to a live video feed and GPS location data. The Brown County Sheriff’s Department will not be able to access other data on smartphones, but calls will be recorded. Participation in a video call is completely voluntary, you must consent to the call and the software does not give the department access to data stored on the phone.

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Brown County, IN

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Marshall County, IN Prepared Live tool gives dispatchers access live to video feeds and GPS location

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is using a new tool "Prepared Live" which allows dispatchers to ask smartphone callers, via a text message, for a live video feed and obtain GPS location information. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will not be able to access other data on smartphones, but calls will be recorded. There is a “hide” feature in case it’s a domestic situation and the caller doesn’t want to give away that they are using their phone.

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Marshall County, IN

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Kern County, CA is using drones to detect the exact coordinates of illegal firework activity

The Kern County Fire Department contracted a drone service to conduct surveillance operations to detect illegal firework activity. The KCFD hosted a public demonstration of the process in which a drone is alerted to a flash of light in the air, calibrates the GPS location of the incident, and matches the coordinates with a parcel map to determine the property's owner.

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Kern County, CA

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Richland County, SC launched the "Drains Aren't Dumps" stormwater educational geocaching program

Richland County's Stormwater Management Division launched the "Drains Aren't Dumps" educational geocaching program to teach residents about the relationship between stormwater drains and water quality. Program participants hunt for local stormwater drains with a Geocaching mobile app, where they can find information cards and complete a Storm Drain Series Passport in exchange for a commemorative coin prize.

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Richland County, SC

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Central Coast, NSW implements GPS system for its Fleet and Driver Management Transformation

The GPS system replaced paper documentation and guesswork by the council's Plant and Fleet team. Vehicle tracking helps Central Coast with timely communication, vehicle mobilization, and driver policy compliance. Council officials use GPS data for accurate calculations of fuel costs and estimates of future maintenance needs. The transformation project also identified cost savings through optimized routes and sales of under-used fleet vehicles.

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Central Coast, NSW

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Cobb County, GA implements real-time medical monitoring wristband system for at-risk inmates

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office is implementing a medical monitoring wristband system to track the location and heart rate of at-risk inmates. The wristbands developed by Black Creek Integrated Systems are hypoallergenic, waterproof, and secured by a specialized clasp. The wristband's battery life is between 30 to 90 days and the location tracking is accurate within 2 meters. The wristbands will be monitored in a database at all times and a lack of a heart rate automatically triggers the alarm.

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Cobb County, GA

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Ingham County, MI upgrades 911 central dispatch system to better pinpoint callers exact locations

Ingham County 911 Central Dispatch is upgrading its system by utilizing Rapid SOS software and the "what3words" application to pinpoint the location of callers. The Rapid SOS software supplies emergency responders with more specific caller location information than cell phone providers. The "what3words" application divides the world into 10 feet by 10 feet square areas and assigns each area three specific words so callers can share their three words location via GPS services on their phone.

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Ingham County, MI

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Köln, NW and Aachen, NW partnered with Ford to launch a Geofencing Speed Limit Control System trial

The cities of Köln and Aachen partnered with Ford to launch a Geofencing Speed Limit Control System pilot program. During the 12-month trial, all-electric Ford E-Transit vans are connected to the geofencing system for GPS tracking and data exchange. The drivers receive information via the dashboard display cluster and the vehicles automatically reduce speed in accordance with the speed limit within the geofenced zone. The driver can override the system and deactivate the limit at any time.

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Köln, NW

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Aachen [Aix-la-Chapelle], NW

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Belo Horizonte, MG launched a digital radio communication system that integrates the Municipal Guard

The Municipality of Belo Horizonte launched a digital radio communication system that can integrate the Municipal Guard, the Subsecretariat of Supervision, the SAMU, and BHTrans during large-scale events and emergencies. This new digital radio communication system replaced the municipality's previous analog system and improved message security by adding encryption. Each institution will have its own frequency and GPS tracking to better manage vehicles and field agents.

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Belo Horizonte, MG

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Syracuse, NY implemented Samsara fleet management technology for smart snowplow operations

The City of Syracuse's Department of Public Works partnered with Samsara to equip its snowplows with cloud-based fleet management technology. These smarter snowplows use GPS to create a self-service view of a real-time map showcasing plow locations, vehicle performance, and street conditions for residents. These new features decrease the need for phone calls to the city and improves overall transparency.

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Syracuse, NY

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Sarasota County, FL launched a historical geocaching program to encourage visits to local landmarks

Sarasota County is celebrating its centennial with the launch of "Sarasota County Quest" a historical geocaching program. Sarasota County Quest directs participants to locate postcards hidden at 21 local historical landmarks in a fun and educational scavenger hunt experience. Participants use a geocaching mobile app that provides GPS coordinates and clues about the postcard locations.

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Sarasota County, FL

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