Technology

Versaterm Acquires Drone Management Software Company

By incorporating DroneSense’s hardware-agnostic drone management platform directly into Versaterm’s Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Incident Command & Control systems, agencies will be able to deploy drone flights as seamlessly as dispatching any patrol unit, the company says.

FOP and Firefighters Union Dispute T-Mobile’s Criticism of FirstNet

The two associations say they reject an assertion by T-Mobile that the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) has become “stagnant” and is no longer able to meet the needs of public safety.

My Technology Can … Maximize Crash Data Efficiency

LexisNexis BuyCrash lets agencies accelerate analysis of crash data and deliver digital crash reports to the drivers for easier and faster insurance claims.

Lexis/Nexis BuyCrash offers a variety of tools that law enforcement agencies can use to collect, distribute, and analyze crash reports.

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POLICE and Geotab Offer Free On-Demand Webinar on Data-Driven Fleet Maintenance

The webinar is presented by Robert Martinez, former deputy commissioner of the NYPD/RSM Fleet Consulting LLC; Nathalie (Nat) Crewes, business segment manager for Geotab; and Alanna Bindi, fleet manager for the City of Stockton.

Multi-State Law Enforcement Operation Rescues 70 Human Trafficking Victims

The operation involved the execution of 25 search warrants and disrupted business at 26 “illicit massage businesses,” the Human Trafficking Training Center reports.

Launching Police Drone Programs

Launching a law enforcement drone program is more than simply buying a drone; there are Federal Aviation Administration regulations, officers need training, and it takes planning.

Experts explain what it takes for a police department to launch a drone program and share their agencies’ experiences getting started.

Genetec Enhances Cloudrunner with New Mapping Tools for Faster Investigations

The Device Map feature enables investigators to see all connected Cloudrunner cameras around an investigation site. If they don’t yet have access to a camera in a key location, they can easily initiate a third-party partnership request in the system.

Motorola Solutions to Acquire Silvus Technologies

Based in Los Angeles, Silvus designs and develops software-defined high-speed mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) technology that enables highly secure data, video and voice communications without the need for fixed infrastructure.

First Look: Adding AI to Simulator Training

The new artificial intelligence feature for MILO’s VR and Focus3D simulators gives trainees a chance to practice and refine their communications skills while working scenarios.

Officer working a scenario in MILO VR and the computer-generated character he is interacting with. The AR option for MILO VR makes such scenarios more realistic.

A Data-Driven Approach to Police Fleet Maintenance

Learn how Geotab can help your police department move from reactive repairs to proactive maintenance, ultimately lowering costs, improving officer safety and maximizing the performance of your fleet.

Sponsored By: Geotab

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Texas Agency Expands Drone as First Responder Program

The department initially rolled out its DFR program to help respond to the influx of fireworks calls during the 4th of July and New Year’s Eve weekends. Now, DFR can be used to respond to a variety of in-progress calls including burglaries.

A drone as first responder pilot operates a drone from the Arlington (Texas) Police Department's real-time crime center.

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