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Removable Media for Justice and Public Safety

Removable Media for Justice and Public Safety

In the Justice & Public Safety ecosystem, there is a critical need to stop all removable media and devices from entering an agency’s secured network prior to being fully scanned…

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How to Advance Public Safety with Data Management

How to Advance Public Safety with Data Management

With federal, state and local agencies frequently operating independently, the need for efficient and effective communication and coordination has never been more important. The ability to collect, process and manage…

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Public Safety Unmanned Aircraft System Resource Guide

Public Safety Unmanned Aircraft System Resource...

Public safety agencies have started using small unmanned/uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), also known as “drones,” for a variety of purposes, including communications support, transportation, situational awareness, and search and rescue.…

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Voices of First Responders: Public Safety Communications Research

Voices of First Responders: Public Safety...

The goal of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program’s Usability Team was to provide guidance on the usability of public safety communication…

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Voices of First Responders: Public Safety Communications Research

Voices of First Responders: Public Safety...

The goal of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program's Usability Team was to provide guidance on the usability of public safety communication…

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Enabling Data for Modern Law Enforcement: Better Efficiencies and Effectiveness

Enabling Data for Modern Law Enforcement: Better...

In the digital era, law enforcement and public safety agencies have access to volumes of valuable data: information on operations, locations and trends derived from service calls, patrol reports and…

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Cybersecurity Solutions for Prisons, Jails, and Probation

Cybersecurity Solutions for Prisons, Jails, and...

The corrections and probation environments of today are required to accommodate all the latest digital advancements and access requirements technology has to offer. Agencies are scrambling to ensure systems provide…

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WUI Fire Evacuation and Sheltering Considerations

WUI Fire Evacuation and Sheltering Considerations

Impacts of wildland-urban interface (WUI) fires continue to rise in the US, evidenced by the string of devastating and record-breaking events occurring since 2017. As seen in several events in…

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Human Trafficking Prevention Month Toolkit, 2023

Human Trafficking Prevention Month Toolkit, 2023

The United States Department of Health and Human Services has chosen the phrase “Partner to Prevent” as the theme for Human Trafficking Prevention Month in 2023. This campaign aims to…

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Changing the Perception: Using Digital Transformation to Increase Trust in Government Agencies

Changing the Perception: Using Digital...

The Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government (EO) is the most recent effort to to build systems that deliver efficient, responsive…

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H.R. 7521 Regulation of TikTok: Analysis of Selected Legal Issues

H.R. 7521 Regulation of TikTok: Analysis of...

On March 13, 2024, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (H.R. 7521). If enacted, H.R. 7521 would make it unlawful to provide…

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Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management: An Investment in the Future of Targeted Violence Prevention & Public Safety

Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management: An...

Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management is a recognized, best practice approach for preventing targeted violence that helps bridge the gap between identifying potential threats and mitigating them—and allows organizations to…

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2024 Progress Report on the National Roadway Safety Strategy

2024 Progress Report on the National Roadway...

At the U.S. Department of Transportation, safety is their top priority. Yet, in recent years, we have seen alarming increases in roadway deaths. After spiking during the pandemic, these numbers…

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5 Key Attributes of True Immutable Backups: What to Ask Your Backup Provider

5 Key Attributes of True Immutable Backups: What...

When it comes to safeguarding your data, immutable backup is your ultimate defense. Immutability isn’t just about preserving data; it ensures that your backups are tamper-proof, resistant to breaches, and…

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10 Steps to Prepare For a Ransomware Attack

10 Steps to Prepare For a Ransomware Attack

Continually test your playbook and response plan over time. Invite all staff who will have responsibilities to prevent or respond to attacks: This should include (but is not limited to)…

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