Emergency services

National Health Service England Accelerates Roll Out of Motorola Solutions Body-worn Cameras

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that the National Health Service (NHS) England has selected its VB400 body-worn video solution to increase transparency and safety for its frontline workers and citizens across the country.

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  • Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that the National Health Service (NHS) England has selected its VB400 body-worn video solution to increase transparency and safety for its frontline workers and citizens across the country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005093/en/
    The National Health Service (NHS) England has selected Motorola Solutions' VB400 body-worn video solution to increase transparency and safety for its frontline workers and citizens across the country.
  • The foundation of safety that the cameras provide allows ambulance workers to remain focused on making life-saving decisions and delivering patient care.
  • These cameras should act as a deterrent and will also help provide evidence, said Dr John Martin, Chief Paramedic and Quality Officer at London Ambulance Service.

DT Research Announces Unique 6-inch Windows® 10 Ultra Rugged Tablet with Walkie-Talkie Communication

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Monday, August 2, 2021
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Users can take advantage of a vest tablet mount, which supports handsfree communication and offers quick access to the device when necessary.

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  • Users can take advantage of a vest tablet mount, which supports handsfree communication and offers quick access to the device when necessary.
  • The DT Research DT361AM and DT361AD rugged handheld tablets are immediately available from DT Researchs authorized resellers and partners.
  • DT Research systems offer computing mobility within industrial and harsh environments through durable solutions with wireless connectivity, high-quality touch displays, and Windows operating systems.
  • DT Research and WebDT are trademarks of DT Research, Inc. All other brands and product names may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

AHF: ‘Providence Journal’ Rejects Ad Skewering CVS’s PBM Abuse

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Sunday, August 1, 2021
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AHF intended to run the ad this week in the Providence Journal and had been communicating back and forth with the papers advertising department regarding suggested possible changes or edits to the ad.

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  • AHF intended to run the ad this week in the Providence Journal and had been communicating back and forth with the papers advertising department regarding suggested possible changes or edits to the ad.
  • However, after making some initial changes suggested by the Providence Journal, the papers ad reps then advised AHF the ad could not run.
  • The Providence Journal is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the United States.
  • While we are disappointed that the Providence Journal will not run our Corporate Vampires Suck advocacy ad, we are not entirely surprised.

Edgeworth Analytics Publishes Report Finding Critical Flaws in MacArthur Justice Center Study on ShotSpotter

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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Edgeworth Analytics, an economic and quantitative consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., released two reports about ShotSpotter, a provider of precision policing technology solutions that commissioned these independent reports.

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  • Edgeworth Analytics, an economic and quantitative consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., released two reports about ShotSpotter, a provider of precision policing technology solutions that commissioned these independent reports.
  • Specifically, Edgeworth Analytics found the MJC study drew conclusions based on data that are an incomplete information source that cannot, by themselves, be used to assess ShotSpotters efficacy.
  • The second report provides an independent review of ShotSpotters claims regarding its accuracy in gunshot reporting.
  • Through consulting and education, Edgeworth Analytics empowers professionals and organizations to unlock datas potential.

Serent Backs First Due, Emerging Leader in Fire and EMS Software

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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By leveraging First Due's product suite, first responder agencies can drive better decisions and ensure safer communities.

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  • By leveraging First Due's product suite, first responder agencies can drive better decisions and ensure safer communities.
  • We are excited to partner alongside them and help First Due scale," said Stewart Lynn , Partner at Serent Capital.
  • "We are excited to partner with Serent and the resources they bring to keep raising the bar.
  • First Due solves this by providing deep and natively built functionality across all areas of fire and EMS.

CVP Awarded $84M DHS USCIS SPEED Contract to Provide DevSecOps and Human Centered Design Services

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to provide DevSecOps, user-centered design, and engineering services.

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  • Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to provide DevSecOps, user-centered design, and engineering services.
  • DHS USCIS administers the nations lawful immigration system, safeguarding its integrity and promise by efficiently and fairly adjudicating requests for immigration benefits while protecting Americans, securing the homeland, and honoring American values.
  • Over a three-year period of performance, CVP will provide user-centered design, DevSecOps, automated infrastructure, and security in support of SPEED.
  • The contract will also include technology modernization efforts across USCISs Benefits, Customer Service, and Web Portal ( myUSCIS.gov ) solution sets.

Plan for Safe Portable Generator Use During High Heat/Fire Season

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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And this years fire season came about a month early and with terrifying ferocity.

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  • And this years fire season came about a month early and with terrifying ferocity.
  • To help keep owners of portable generators and their families safe, the Portable Generator Manufacturers Association (PGMA) developed Take it Outside , a program that encourages at-risk residents to start thinking about how and where generators can be safely used.
  • The Take it Outside program emphasizes that the only safe way to operate a portable generator is by taking it outside.
  • The Portable Generator Manufacturers Association (PGMA) is a trade association that seeks to develop and influence safety and performance standards for our industrys products.

Global Digital Forensics Market (2021 to 2027) - by Component, Region and End-user - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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The evolution of computing shaped by the IoT and the rapid increase in computers, mobiles, and other electronic devices worldwide has contributed to digital forensics software demand.

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  • The evolution of computing shaped by the IoT and the rapid increase in computers, mobiles, and other electronic devices worldwide has contributed to digital forensics software demand.
  • For the year 2020, Worldwide Digital Forensics Industry was valued at US$ 6.02 Billion.
  • Globally, North America has always been most receptive to the adoption of digital forensics.
  • The Asia Pacific and European regions comprise a broad geographical footprint that embeds many industrial and economic growths, which foresee massive adoption of digital forensics.

Shifting the Cyber Mindset from ‘Assume Breach’ to ‘Breach Prevention’ is Critical in Next Three Years, Say 91 Percent of Government Cyber Leaders

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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The study which surveyed more than 300 cybersecurity leaders across Federal, state, and local government found that 83 percent of public sector organizations operate on an assume breach model today.

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  • The study which surveyed more than 300 cybersecurity leaders across Federal, state, and local government found that 83 percent of public sector organizations operate on an assume breach model today.
  • The study underwritten by INTEGRITY Global Security (IGS) found that 93 percent of leaders believe it is possible to build zero vulnerability platforms.
  • Today, 61 percent of cyber decision makers report their organization focuses most cyber resources on detection, confinement, or remediation, 39 percent say their primary focus is on prevention.
  • It is going to take a stronger commitment to cyber hygiene, platform security, and breach prevention to make real progress.

Law Enforcement and Citizens Unite in the Name of Public Safety: Direct Communications With Police to Accelerate With Versaterm Acquisition of Spidr Tech

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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SPIDR Tech has been acquired by Versaterm Public Safety, a company with a suite of software solutions for more than 65,000 police, fire and EMS professionals across North America.

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  • SPIDR Tech has been acquired by Versaterm Public Safety, a company with a suite of software solutions for more than 65,000 police, fire and EMS professionals across North America.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Versaterms customers and the communities they serve will benefit tremendously from SPIDR Techs automated communications platform, said Warren Loomis, CEO, Versaterm.
  • Offering direct messaging and follow-up surveys for enhanced community engagement and interaction is ground-breaking and certainly SPIDR Tech has perfected it.
  • We are excited to extend our public safety ecosystem with SPIDR Tech to better serve citizens and the larger community.