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Tennesseans Take Back the Agenda on Guns in New Citizen-Powered Initiative to Tackle Divisive Problems

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Monday, October 30, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tennessee becomes the first state in the nation to participate in a civic experiment empowering citizens of all parties and perspectives to tackle divisive issues together. Now through late November, Tennesseans can weigh in on eight proposals addressing gun rights and safety via an interactive online platform. An ideologically-diverse group of 11 citizens (the "TN11") from counties including Shelby, Madison, Davidson, Hamilton, and Carter authored the consensus-based proposals with input from subject matter experts. Their collaboration comes as part of Citizen Solutions, an innovative problem-solving process created by Starts With Us, a nonpartisan organization building a movement to overcome toxic polarization in America. 

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  • Now through late November, Tennesseans can weigh in on eight proposals addressing gun rights and safety via an interactive online platform .
  • Tennessee becomes first in nation to participate in civic experiment empowering citizens to tackle divisive issues.
  • We are all in this together, and we've got to find a way to solve problems together as Tennesseans."
  • "In doing so, they are inspiring and equipping their fellow citizens to follow in their footsteps."

Wisper Home App: Like Bubble Wrap for the Internet

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Think about every device you have in your home that is connected to the web in some way. Everything from the obvious computers, tablets, phones and gaming to televisions, thermostats, lights -- there are even smart refrigerators that tell you when you need to buy more milk.

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  • At Wisper Internet we do our best to keep customers and their families safe before threats even reach their devices.
  • In 2022, the Wisper Home App and Calix Routers blocked 115,526 cyber threats before they could even reach customers' homes.
  • Keep Safe means to keep your personal info off the internet and when playing games, make sure you are only playing with people you know.
  • During that conversation we talked about many ways Wisper and the Home App can keep you and your family safe online.

Timberline Knolls to Co-Sponsor Free Mental Health Workshops

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Chicago, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center is partnering with the Lemont Junior Womans Club to offer a series of free mental health workshops during the 2022-23 school year.

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  • Chicago, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center is partnering with the Lemont Junior Womans Club to offer a series of free mental health workshops during the 2022-23 school year.
  • Were proud to partner and collaborate with the Lemont Junior Womans Club, said Sarah Sadkowski, LCPC, CEO of Timberline Knolls .
  • Raising awareness and offering these workshops can help educate the public about mental health and reduce the stigma surrounding getting help.
  • Timberline Knolls will provide free dinner, and the Lemont Juniorettes will offer free child care at each session.

Philanthropist and Financial Advisor Earns National Recognition + Funding for Revere Schools Foundation

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

The Invest in Others Awards program recognizes the charitable work of financial advisors in communities across the country and around the world.

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  • The Invest in Others Awards program recognizes the charitable work of financial advisors in communities across the country and around the world.
  • "In 2013, after the Sandy Hook shooting, I was taking my 2nd-grade daughter to school," shares DiLauro.
  • Revere School Foundation was founded just months later, with the first three fundraisers happening at DiLauro's home.
  • For more information on the Revere Schools Foundation, visit reverefoundation.com , and for more information on the award or other finalists, visit investinothers.org .

AITX's Subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices Releases Video of Firearm Detection Event and Live Demonstration

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Detroit, Michigan, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., ( OTCPK:AITX ), today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD) has released a full-length video of the Being Proactive Againstan Active Shooter event along with a demonstration of its recently announced firearm detection AI-based analytic.

Key Points: 
  • Detroit, Michigan, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., ( OTCPK:AITX ), today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD) has released a full-length video of the Being Proactive Againstan Active Shooter event along with a demonstration of its recently announced firearm detection AI-based analytic.
  • RADs solution is low cost, deploys quickly, and provides a non-biased level of early detection to potential firearm related events in and around these facilities.
  • This was certainly the most important and engaging panel discussion Ive been involved with, said Reinharz who was also a panelist at the event.
  • The firearm detection solution that RAD recently announced is needed right now, at all schools, houses of worship, and other vulnerable properties.

Axon Announces 2021 RISE Award Winners

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq: AXON ), the global leader in connected public safety technologies, today announced the winners of the 2021 Axon RISE Awards .

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq: AXON ), the global leader in connected public safety technologies, today announced the winners of the 2021 Axon RISE Awards .
  • Officer winners each received a trip to Axon's 2021 Accelerate conference and were recognized at a special event during the conference.
  • Both Agency and Community winners will receive a $7,500 Axon grant to be put towards their foundation in support of community programs.
  • Axon also announced the relaunch of the Jack Cover Medal of Heroism award and presented Deputy Charles Williams from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office with this prestigious award at Axon Accelerate.

National Police Group Looking For Innovative Teaching About Safe Driving Behavior

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Monday, January 18, 2021

HOOVER, Ala., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) and The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) are looking for innovative methods with which resource officers teach teens about safe driving.

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  • HOOVER, Ala., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) and The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) are looking for innovative methods with which resource officers teach teens about safe driving.
  • "The safe driving behavior that SROs encourage helps keep teens safe as they learn to drive and for the rest of their driving lifetime.
  • Innovative teaching methods by SROs help communicate memorable lifesaving messages, especially during the unique teaching challenges we face during the pandemic."
  • NRSF programs deal with distracted driving, speed and aggression, impaired driving, drowsy driving, driver proficiency and pedestrian safety.

The Coconut Creek Police Department's New K9 and Handler are First of Their Kind, School Resource Officer and School Safety Dog® Team in the Nation

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Monday, December 16, 2019

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Coconut Creek Police Department would like to welcome its new School Safety Dog, "Taylor," to the team!

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  • COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Coconut Creek Police Department would like to welcome its new School Safety Dog, "Taylor," to the team!
  • Taylor's addition to our School Resource Officer (SRO) team makes her handler, SRO Michael Leonard, the first SRO in the nation to be trained and actively deploying a Vapor Wake School Safety Dog.
  • They have spent the past couple of weeks training here in Coconut Creek and getting acclimated to the Coconut Creek schools.
  • Taylor's friendly demeanor and warm personality are certain to endear her to all of the Coconut Creek community.