Tallahassee, FL protects utility customer identities with Voice ID biometrics system
Tallahassee introduced the optional AI-enabled system for callers with utility account questions. Account holders register personal passphrases if they opt into the system. Voice ID analyzes unique characteristics in each user's voice based on the passphrase recording. A recorded voice or voice not identified by the system triggers additional authentication efforts. The system retrieves utility records for support staff once identification is confirmed.
Tallahassee, FL
United States
Marion County, TX is conducting detailed assessments of school security to improve student safety
The Marion County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is partnering with school officials to assess security in Marion County schools. The Marion County Sheriff's team will conduct an overall assessment of each building's safety in all 27 school properties in the county. After the evaluations are complete, the team will review the data and formulate emergency plans for each location. Many visits will be unannounced and will also happen while students are in the buildings.
Marion County, TX
United States
Eskilstuna, SE improves efficiency and security in its home care service with smart key pilot
Two home care service areas were outfitted with digital key systems for the two-month pilot. Care providers use time-limited digital keys for access during appointed times. Municipal officials can track who accesses client doors and the timing of each visit. Eskilstuna will evaluate how the smart key system can be used for more efficient scheduling and improved client services. There is the option for a three-month pilot extension and plans for citywide adoption in the future.
Eskilstuna, SE
Sweden
Chicago, IL is transforming its IT services by modernizing legacy systems and processes for users
The city of Chicago's Department of Assets, Information, and Services (AIS) announced a series of measures to modernize IT services. The programme involves redesigning the city's digital strategy to deliver more accessible citizen services, provide more efficient IT systems, enable transparency through broader access to data, and maintain privacy/security protections. The city plans to transform its IT enterprise by modernizing legacy systems, processes, and services for users.
Chicago, IL
United States
New York, NY considers deploying weapons detection scanners in subway system to prevent shootings
New York City considers the mayor's suggestion to deploy weapons detection scanners in the subway system to prevent mass shootings. This technology can be used to scan large number of people quickly but concerns are being raised over feasibility due to the large number of human operators required.
New York, NY
United States
Chihuahua, CI "Red Vecinal CUU Capital" program utilizes WhatsApp groups for neighborhood security
The Municipal Government of Chihuahua launched the "Red Vecinal CUU Capital" pilot program which utilizes the WhatsApp social network to form neighborhood security groups. Any group of neighbors can organize a Citizen Network and register with the Municipal Public Security Directorate in order to be assigned a radio operator to deal with emergencies.
Chihuahua, CI
Mexico
Luján, BA launched the "My Bike" registration program to facilitate the recovery of stolen bicycles
The Municipality of Luján launched the "My Bike" registration program to facilitate the recovery of stolen bicycles. Users can register their bike by uploading identifying data including brand, color, and model to the program's website. The "My Bike" program assigns each user a unique code and a digital credential via email. In the event of a stolen bicycle, users must report to the police and provide their credentials.
Luján, BA
Argentina
Gilbert, AZ is partnering with Dell Technologies to implement strategic cybersecurity technology
The town of Gilbert is partnering with Dell Technologies to implement strategic and proactive cybersecurity technology including a cyber recovery vault, monitoring software, layered passwords, time stamps, machine learning, artificial intelligence, etc. The cyber recovery vault will protect copies of the town's data and IT infrastructure to provide an opportunity to boot up a backup in response to a cyberattack.
Gilbert, AZ
United States
Bernalillo County, NM adopts stricter cybersecurity policy with multi-factor authentication process
The Bernalillo County Commission unanimously approved adopting a new cybersecurity policy designed to prevent ransomware attacks. The new policy will replace the existing internet/email policies and require a multi-factor authentication process to access certain accounts. The Bernalillo County systems are now monitored at all times by a Security Operations Center via computer network sensors that send alerts in response to any suspicious activity.
Bernalillo County, NM
United States
Chicago, IL is launching a rebate program for outdoor security systems to improve public safety
The City of Chicago is launching a rebate program to support residents and business owners with outdoor security-related costs in order to reduce violence and improve public safety. The Home and Business Protection Rebate Program includes partial reimbursement for outdoor security cameras, motion sensor lighting, vehicle GPS trackers, and the first year of surveillance-related cloud storage. The city is encouraging participants to register their cameras with the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago, IL
United States
San Miguel de Tucumán, TM strengthens emergency communications with Neighborhood Alarms initiative
Households in select neighborhoods received panic buttons that activate outdoor alarms installed at intersections. The alarm indicates which house is impacted by a potential threat, allowing nearby residents to secure their homes and contact the police. City officials issued 4,000 remote-controlled buttons to households by June 2021. The Neighborhood Alarms initiative combined with lighting, transit, and road improvements to raise living conditions throughout the city.
San Miguel de Tucumán (Est. Tucumán), TM
Argentina
Dun Laoghaire / Rathdown, IE enhances home safety for seniors with High Security Locks Scheme
The pilot scheme allows homeowners aged 65 and older to request replacement lock parts for exterior doors. Applicants work with contracted locksmiths to determine if existing locks are compatible with parts covered by the program. Council officials approved funding for replacement barrels and cylinders rather than new locks. This scheme doubles down on homeowner safety after a council survey found 93% of seniors considered themselves secure at home.
Dun Laoghaire / Rathdown, IE
Ireland