Industry Insights
DHS Grants $100k Award for Enhanced Automotive Emergency Alerts
Corner Alliance Inc. has been awarded $100,000 by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) to enhance alerts from first responders to drivers during emergencies.
Missouri Addresses First Responder Stress and Trauma Through New No-Cost Training Courses
All first responders in Missouri are now eligible to receive free critical incident stress management (CISM) training, via the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) in coordination with the Warrior’s Rest Foundation.
Case Study: 6-Year-Old Texas Boy Saved by Project ADAM-Trained School Staff
When Jeremiah Harry went into sudden cardiac arrest at school, his teachers and principal sprang into action to keep him alive until emergency personnel could arrive on the scene.
$26B Opioid Settlement: How to Advocate for Funding at the Local Level
Now that funds from the global opioid settlement have begun to reach state coffers, the next questions states must grapple with are: Who gets the money, how much, and for what?
Feature: Inside the Smart City Revolution
Smart city technology provides first responders with information that not only improves emergency response, but also has the potential to prevent emergencies from happening in the first place.
President Biden Signs Executive Order on Police Accountability
The order, whose signing took place on the second anniversary of the death of George Floyd, aims to address issues around systemic racism in U.S. institutions.
Watch: Chicago Police Work to Empower Communities to Reduce Gun Violence
In his role as a Community Policing Sergeant with the Chicago Police Department, Jermaine Harris develops community-based strategies involving law enforcement and nonprofit partners.
Axon and Fūsus Partner to Combine Tech for Unified Police Response
Through the partnership, the companies hope to expand first responders’ real-time visibility into the field and help them effectively share information and mobilize resources.
Case Study: Florida County Incorporates Telemedicine Technology into 911 Response
Lee County, Fla., has partnered with public safety telehealth company MD Ally to enable patients with non-emergency calls to connect virtually to a physician.
Centegix Partners with MOSS to Promote Wearable Panic Buttons in U.S. Schools
Incident response solution company Centegix has announced a new partnership with Make Our Schools Safe (MOSS), a nonprofit organization aimed at reducing gun violence in schools.
Watch: Police in Montgomery County, Md. Pioneer Outreach for Neurodiverse Individuals
An autism outreach program in Montgomery County, Md. provides police and surrounding agencies with tools to ensure that interactions with neurodiverse individuals are effective and safe for all involved.
FirstNet Tests Z-Axis Vertical Location Tracking and Push-To-Talk Tech
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) recently partnered with the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) to run trials on two new technologies: Z-Axis for FirstNet and FirstNet Push-To-Talk.