Responders get hands-on look at latest tech
Operation Convergent Response was designed to allow participants to sample technologies in real-world environments, as opposed to during a presentation or in a classroom.
How tech helps Chicago keep a lid on crime
The city's Strategic Decision Support Centers give police near- real-time support for crime detection, response and investigation.
MITRE updates ATT&CK for the cloud
The research center added or updated 36 techniques to cover adversary behavior against cloud-based platforms.
Smart cities initiative tests in-building IoT in active shooter exercise
The exercise demonstrated how smart building technologies can improve public safety and response effectiveness in emergencies.
Oak Ridge taps utility data for energy-use models
Using data from Chattanooga's power company and a decommissioned supercomputer, researchers created 170,000 building models that will help the nation reduce energy use by 30%.
Speech recognition tech cuts paperwork for police
With officers in San Bernadino, Calif., now dictating their reports, paperwork is more detailed and completed faster.
DOD invests in counter-drone technologies
Although major advances have been made in technologies to defend against small unmanned aerial systems, a "silver bullet" solution remains elusive, a new report states.
Buried fiber-optic cable doubles as roadway sensor
Verizon and NEC tested how fiber-optic cables can collect and analyze data based on vibrations from vehicles on the road to determine vehicle size, direction and speed of travel.
A threat taxonomy for 5G
While 5G networks will deliver many beneficial services, it will attract the attention of existing and new threat groups, a new report says.
Top 25 software vulnerabilities
The Common Weakness Enumeration list's first update since 2011 ranks weaknesses based errors’ prevalence and severity.
Can blockchain smooth grant management?
The Treasury Department and the National Science Foundation are using blockchain to tokenize the details and payments found in letters of credit sent to grantees.
Adopt-A-Family app expands holiday giving
The application automates the process of matching gift-giving sponsors with families in need.
How government uses AI
The top public-sector use cases for artificial intelligence are quality control, workforce management and cybersecurity, according to a recent survey.
Oregon readies e-procurement platform
The enterprisewide system will standardize and track procurements, improving access for vendors and buyers and giving agency leaders the analytics they need to better manage spending.
Seattle maps transportation construction projects
The city's Transportation Department has turned a back-office tool that maps construction projects inside-out, letting residents of and visitors receive notifications about work that could affect their travel plans.
Credentialing private-sector emergency workers
The Corporate Emergency Access System makes it easier to verify that someone claiming to be essential company personnel is in fact essential.
Emergency communications: Flintstones and Jetsons on one platform
An emergency response communications platform leverages ham radio and satellite internet to deliver messages when cellular networks are down.
5G First Responder Lab taps 5 more public safety innovators
The program identifies companies working on lifesaving technology and gives them three months of access to Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband technology to develop, test and refine their solutions for public safety.
USDOT building out data tools for traffic safety
The U.S. Transportation Department is looking to partner with state, local and tribal governments on developing data analysis tools to improve roadway safety.
Automation strengthens facility threat assessments
The Federal Protective Service automated much of the information collection and analysis to identify security-related deficiencies at federal facilities and recommend countermeasure and mitigation measures.
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