Robots enlisted for public safety missions
State and local responders are rolling out robots to help with situational awareness, disaster response and remote patrol.
How Open Bus Data Makes Transit Schedules More Reliable
Researchers used location and speed data from two Seattle-area transit networks to create a dashboard that shows the average bus speed between stops, allowing officials to pinpoint slowdowns.
Security equipment rebates aim to boost community safety
Chicago is offering residents and businesses rebates on security cameras, cloud storage and GPS-based vehicle trackers.
Drone inspects subway tunnels after nearby building collapse
After the collapse of a parking garage over subway tunnels, officials in Boston used a drone to assess conditions before sending in a team of structural engineers for in-depth inspections.
Open bus data makes transit schedules more reliable
Researchers at the University of Washington used bus location and speed data from two Seattle-area transit networks to create a dashboard that shows the average bus speed between stops, allowing officials to pinpoint slowdowns.
Ransomware tests local governments
Malicious actors increasingly target smaller governments that lack sufficient cyber defenses, risking the operation of critical public services.
FBI urges local agencies to prepare for ransomware attacks
To fend off attacks and avoid unnecessary exposure, the FBI issued a notice calling on local governments to deploy timely patching, awareness campaigns and regular encrypted backups.
Police Look To Doorbell Cameras To Reduce Crime
Through a community network of home doorbell cameras, officials in one Illinois county hope to get faster notification of suspicious activity and improve criminal investigations.
AV shuttles drive wider transit options
Autonomous shuttles give cities a low-risk way to test connected infrastructure, expand transit options and reduce traffic congestion.
Why digital ID for airport check-in is taking so long
To provide the same kind of security traditional state-issued driver’s licenses do, mobile versions require an ecosystem that includes users, their phones, the authenticated digital ID, reader devices, cyber infrastructure, privacy standards and secure data transfer.
Police look to doorbell cameras to reduce crime
Through a community network of doorbell cameras, officials in Winnebago County, Illinois, hope to get faster notification of suspicious activity and improve criminal investigations.
5G and 6G networks to give first responders and smart city projects a boost, researchers say
But lower latency and the capacity to support more devices brings increased supply chain and cybersecurity risks.
Apple Wallet goes live for ID verification at TSA checkpoint
Arizona is the first to integrate Apple’s biometric verification at airport security checkpoints.
Threat-resilient workforce key to preventing cyberattacks
Investing in workforce training and education will go a long way in stopping attacks that target state and local agencies, a cyber expert said.
3G sunset could impact public safety services
Public safety services that depend on the older network, like transit information displays, school buses and medical alert devices, will be affected.
Smart cities awards names 17 winners
IDC Government Insights selected initiatives related to social services, transportation infrastructure and water management.
North Carolina launches cybersecurity task force
As the latest state to formally establish its own task force, North Carolina aims to improve its cybersecurity posture with technical assistance and incident coordination between state and local agencies.
States Must Expand Data Sources for Strategic Flood Resilience
Failure to incorporate forward-looking climate data and demographic trends will limit states’ ability to develop effective flood mitigation plans, new research finds.
Lawmakers call for IG review of DC mayor’s WhatsApp use
In a letter to the District of Columbia inspector general, lawmakers urged a thorough review of the use of encrypted messaging apps by Mayor Muriel Bowser’s staff.
States must expand data sources for strategic flood resilience
Failure to incorporate forward-looking climate data and demographic trends will limit states’ ability to develop effective flood mitigation plans.
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