Public Safety

Evolv Express® Named “Best in Sports Technology” 2024 by Sports Business Journal

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Later, at the end of an awards ceremony attended by hundreds of executives, technologists, journalists, and other sports industry leaders, Express was further honored as the “Best in Sports Technology” for 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Later, at the end of an awards ceremony attended by hundreds of executives, technologists, journalists, and other sports industry leaders, Express was further honored as the “Best in Sports Technology” for 2024.
  • The second honor put Express first among a total of 34 nominees in six categories, which in turn, were drawn from 271 submissions.
  • To date, Evolv Express is deployed at almost 50 major pro and collegiate sports venues in the United States and England.
  • Sports Business Journal (SBJ) is the sports industry’s business media source of record.

California Strengthens Emergency Preparedness with Motorola Solutions’ Rave Prepare for Enhanced Alerting

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that the state of California has bolstered its disaster preparedness and response capabilities by leveraging Rave Prepare to collect additional opt-in information that will help emergency managers, public safety authorities and public health preparedness officials more accurately target critical messages via the state’s Enhanced Alerting program.

Key Points: 
  • Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that the state of California has bolstered its disaster preparedness and response capabilities by leveraging Rave Prepare to collect additional opt-in information that will help emergency managers, public safety authorities and public health preparedness officials more accurately target critical messages via the state’s Enhanced Alerting program.
  • “The state of California has taken significant steps to address the emergency preparedness needs of those who may require alternative safety strategies through its NG 9-1-1 initiative,” said Todd Piett, corporate vice president of command center technologies at Motorola Solutions.
  • Our solutions enable the collaboration between public safety agencies and enterprises that’s critical for a proactive approach to safety and security.
  • Learn more about how we’re solving for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses – safer everywhere – at www.motorolasolutions.com .

ESO Appoints Brandon Martinez as Chief Innovation Officer, Driving Strategic Technology Innovation supporting the EMS, Fire, Hospital Industries

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307308402/en/
    Brandon Martinez takes on role of Chief Innovation Officer, a strategic moving to bring technology like responsible Generative AI and machine learning into the ESO product suite.
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    Martinez's new role signifies a deliberate focus on innovation within ESO.
  • "Emerging technologies such as Generative AI have the potential to revolutionize entire categories of software products, including those within the healthcare and public safety markets we serve,” said Brandon Martinez, Chief Innovation Officer at ESO.
  • “At ESO, we recognize the importance of innovation in driving progress and meeting the evolving needs of our customers.

ShadowDragon Enters Strategic Partnership with Collaboraite to Build Trust in OSINT

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Through this partnership, shared clients across the globe can now directly and securely access ShadowDragon OSINT investigative tools from within the Collaboraite platform and wider OSINT capabilities the group provides.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, shared clients across the globe can now directly and securely access ShadowDragon OSINT investigative tools from within the Collaboraite platform and wider OSINT capabilities the group provides.
  • Together, ShadowDragon, Collaboraite and Vestigo are offering increased layers of operational security for OSINT investigations, building a stronger relationship between the US and UK and the target customer base.
  • One of the key integration benefits is neutral enrichment, with ShadowDragon with strong advanced OSINT capabilities and analytics, and Collaboraite with controlled attribution and evidence capture.
  • This partnership with Collaboraite builds on ShadowDragon’s long standing commitment to trust, aligning on values of trust in data, trust in technology, and trust in partners,” said Alex Sinvani, Senior Vice President EMEA, ShadowDragon.

Port Authority NY NJ Expands use of KEMS After Life Saving Event

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

PANYNJ initially rolled out KEMS system in December 2023 on the George Washington Bridge crisis phones.

Key Points: 
  • PANYNJ initially rolled out KEMS system in December 2023 on the George Washington Bridge crisis phones.
  • Police were subsequently able to respond to a distressed caller within 5 minutes of receiving a text alert and bring the person to safety.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306658983/en/
    Port Authority NY NJ expands use of KEMS after life saving event.
  • Alerts concerning issues, real-time error detection/diagnostics, and system performance statistics are delivered to the users to maximize system operation and usability.

Let’s Not Wait Until More People Die: Texas Attorney Amy Witherite Urges Caution Amid Driverless Truck Rollout

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

As companies prepare to introduce driverless trucks onto the nation’s roads, Amy Witherite, a prominent Texas attorney and founder of Witherite Law Group , is sounding the alarm on potential safety risks associated with autonomous vehicle technology.

Key Points: 
  • As companies prepare to introduce driverless trucks onto the nation’s roads, Amy Witherite, a prominent Texas attorney and founder of Witherite Law Group , is sounding the alarm on potential safety risks associated with autonomous vehicle technology.
  • "As an attorney and citizen who shares the highway with these vehicles, I am genuinely concerned about safety," says Witherite.
  • The complexities of navigating varied environments and interacting with diverse road users make achieving reliable and safe driverless operations a formidable task.
  • Witherite, whose firm specializes in accidents involving the trucking industry, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the conversation.

MAR 19-20: State and Local Cyber Leaders Share Critical Learnings from Recent Cyber Attacks at 1st Billington State & Local CyberSecurity Summit

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

More than 30 cyber leaders from states and cities—including California, Dallas, Maryland, New York, Vermont, DC, Chicago, New Jersey, and North Dakota—will share key insights about how to avert cyber threats in the wake of recent attacks at the state and local level during the inaugural Billington CyberSecurity’s State and Local CyberSecurity Summit .

Key Points: 
  • More than 30 cyber leaders from states and cities—including California, Dallas, Maryland, New York, Vermont, DC, Chicago, New Jersey, and North Dakota—will share key insights about how to avert cyber threats in the wake of recent attacks at the state and local level during the inaugural Billington CyberSecurity’s State and Local CyberSecurity Summit .
  • Taking place on March 19-20 in Washington, DC as well as virtually, the two-day summit will convene senior cyber leaders to discuss protecting state and local governments from cyberattacks by exploring topics such as AI, safeguarding intellectual property from China, ransomware, cybercriminals, and more.
  • State and local governments and the critical infrastructure they support are facing significant cyber-attacks.
  • The summit brings together leaders to discuss issues and solutions for state and local government entities.

Cadre Holdings Completes Acquisition of Alpha Safety

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre” or “the Company”), a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of safety equipment, has completed the Company’s previously announced acquisition of Alpha Safety Intermediate, LLC, the operating parent of Alpha Safety, a leading nuclear safety solutions company.

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  • Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre” or “the Company”), a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of safety equipment, has completed the Company’s previously announced acquisition of Alpha Safety Intermediate, LLC, the operating parent of Alpha Safety, a leading nuclear safety solutions company.
  • The purchase price for the acquisition was $106.5 million (excluding working capital and certain other adjustments) and was funded through available cash on the Company’s balance sheet and an increase in term debt under its existing credit facility.
  • Houlihan Lokey acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Alpha Safety.

March is National Ladder Safety Month: Help is Available for Home DIYers

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Taking the time to become familiar with basic ladder safety is something every homeowner should do, and is encouraged by the American Ladder Institute (ALI), the founder of National Ladder Safety Month.

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  • Taking the time to become familiar with basic ladder safety is something every homeowner should do, and is encouraged by the American Ladder Institute (ALI), the founder of National Ladder Safety Month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240301826747/en/
    March is National Ladder Safety Month: Help is Available for Home DIYers.
  • National Ladder Safety Month 2024 will focus on four key themes, one each week.
  • Take the goals of National Ladder Safety Month to heart, use the available resources, and approach the next home project with confidence.

Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft Endorses Proposed Initiative To Reform Proposition 47

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft (CARRT) today announced its support for the proposed initiative called the Homeless, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act.

Key Points: 
  • Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft (CARRT) today announced its support for the proposed initiative called the Homeless, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act.
  • “Our current system puts Californians at risk as crime continues to rise without any real repercussions.
  • That is why Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft is supporting the Homeless, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Initiative,” said Matt Ross, spokesman for Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft.
  • “The initiative focuses on repeat offenders of retail crime.