Police are looking to algorithms to predict domestic violence
Law enforcement officers use various tools, from simple questionnaires to algorithms, as a way to prioritize the highest-risk crimes, but it is unclear whether they are effective.
Taking the Friction Out of Regional Transit Payments
With an upgraded app, Cleveland-area riders can buy fares for 14 transit agencies across the region.
Republicans Look to Reverse Biden’s Infrastructure Permitting Changes
They’re raising concerns that reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act will slow down projects, now that the Biden administration has scrapped a Trump-era rules rewrite.
How one city integrated mental health response into 911 dispatch systems
Operators in Austin’s 911 call center can use the computer-aided dispatch system to transfer calls not just to police, fire and emergency medical assistance – but also to mental health care.
Mayor launches IT modernization to boost services delivery
Chicago’s new IT modernization initiative aims to improve operations and deliver more accessible and equitable city services.
Local government on the edge: The future of IT infrastructure
Edge computing’s ability to process data more efficiently is not only essential to the modernization of the IT infrastructure itself, but it also secures the future of other key civil services.
Taking the payment friction out of regional transit
With the upgraded app, Cleveland-area riders can buy fares for 14 transit agencies across the region.
When 911 calls require a mental health response
With the number of 911 calls related to mental health on the rise, a pilot in Durham, North Carolina, looks to integrate mental health case management into the city’s computer-aided dispatch system.
Low-cost sensors are helping communities find gaps in air quality data
Portable air sensors are helping citizen-scientists living near fracking or industrial operations collect data on volatile organic compounds -- pollutants not tracked by EPA monitors.
The Push to Ban New Gas Stations is Coming to Los Angeles
L.A., the capital of car culture, could be the first big city to enact such a ban.
What Flooding Costs These US Cities
Urban areas will see an increase in three types of flooding by 2050, which will force local governments to spend much more on climate disasters, according to a recent report.
State DOT gets new operations center
Nebraska’s new State Operations Center will provide motorists with more timely information on travel conditions.
Cloud integrates county’s splintered back-end workflows
Combining systems from five San Joaquin County offices onto a single platform is expected to improve customer experience for residents and employees, streamline workflows, improve security and save money.
The States Shifting Road Safety Dollars Away From Safety Programs
Some in Congress are asking why states are redirecting the federal money at a time when crashes and highway deaths are on the rise.
How IT investment will build the government agencies of tomorrow
Intelligent state and local agencies will be integrated enterprises, using digital tools to feed their knowledge, improve their decision-making and make their citizens’ lives better, every single day.
Why It's So Hard to Convince the Public on Transportation Projects
Drivers and engineers often hold very different attitudes on transportation that directly contradict those of transportation planners, new research shows.
Judiciary’s zero-trust foundation secures remote access
With two-factor authentication and a cloud native platform that secures users, apps and devices, the New Jersey Judiciary’s 10,000 employees can securely anywhere.
Don’t let the next software supply chain attack threaten your mainframe
The misconception that mainframes are inherently secure makes it easier for hackers to take advantage of this fallacy and gain access to a trove of sensitive public information, especially through seemingly benign software updates or downloads.
Here Are the US Cities That Will Host World Cup Soccer Matches in 2026
Twenty-two locations were in the running for the high-profile tournament, 16 across the U.S., Canada and Mexico won out.
Mayors endorse emerging technologies at annual conference
City leaders staked out positions related to drones, public safety, broadband, renewable energy, blockchain technology and more at their 90th annual conference.
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