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Communities Received Nearly $11M from Alliant Energy in 2023

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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Nearly $11 million and more than 72,600 volunteer hours were collectively contributed in 2023 by Alliant Energy and the company’s charitable foundation, employees and retirees.

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Nearly $11 million and more than 72,600 volunteer hours were collectively contributed in 2023 by Alliant Energy and the company’s charitable foundation, employees and retirees.
“Partnering with nonprofit organizations to solve problems and make life better in the communities we serve is natural for Alliant Energy,” said Aimee Davis, Alliant Energy Foundation board chair.
Many first response organizations, including police and fire departments, received vital new or upgraded equipment through over $45,000 in safety grants across 44 communities.
“The Alliant Energy Foundation is proud to support programs that help improve the communities we serve each and every day,” said Julie Bauer, executive director, Alliant Energy Foundation.

California Airport Strengthens Emergency Communications with Knightscope

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces that one of the busiest international airports for travelers and cargo in the United States is upgrading its emergency communications with 22 new K1 Blue Light Emergency Phones (“E-Phones”) .

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Knightscope, Inc. [Nasdaq: KSCP] (“Knightscope” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies focused on public safety, today announces that one of the busiest international airports for travelers and cargo in the United States is upgrading its emergency communications with 22 new K1 Blue Light Emergency Phones (“E-Phones”) .
The E-Phones will be installed throughout a prime parking lot at the airport.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240222666700/en/
California Airport Strengthens Emergency Communications with Knightscope (Graphic: Business Wire)
California citizens and visitors depend upon telecommunication systems to seek help and obtain assistance during emergencies or times of crisis.
Knightscope’s E-Phones boost safety by delivering enhanced wireless connectivity to critical services such as police, fire and EMS through a one-touch, ADA compliant device.

Kyocera Adds Wi-Fi Calling to DuraSport 5G for Priority Service Customers Offering First Responders Rugged Reliability

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Kyocera has added Wi-Fi calling connectivity for UScellular ’s Priority Services on DuraSport 5G , the company announced today.

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Kyocera has added Wi-Fi calling connectivity for UScellular ’s Priority Services on DuraSport 5G , the company announced today.
The rugged MIL-STD-810H 5G Android 13 device has supported Priority Services since its original launch and now adds Wi-Fi calling support to enhance rugged reliability for police, fire, and other first responders.
Priority Services ensures that first responders’ calls receive priority support on networks to save precious time in emergencies.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220798134/en/
Wi-Fi calling added to Kyocera DuraSport 5G available with Uscellular.

Evolv Technology Corrects Misinformation about the Company

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Evolv Technology was founded in 2013 as a next-generation physical security company committed to making the world a safer place.

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Evolv Technology was founded in 2013 as a next-generation physical security company committed to making the world a safer place.
Over the past year, Evolv believes it has been the target of a short seller campaign, coordinating with certain media outlets, who are incentivized to discredit the company, misrepresent facts, and promote misinformation.
Evolv is committed to our mission of making the world safer and stands behind our technology as vetted by hundreds of security professionals in real world environments.
Evolv is upfront about the tradeoffs and customers regularly call out this as a key source of trust in Evolv and across the Evolv customer community.

ICO statement in response to Angiolini Inquiry

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

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The Angiolini Inquiry has published its first report, following its review of the murder of Sarah Everard.

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The Angiolini Inquiry has published its first report, following its review of the murder of Sarah Everard.
Information Commissioner John Edwards, who contributed to the inquiry, said:
“This inquiry paints a concerning picture of how disciplinary concerns about police officers and recruits are shared.
There is no room to hide behind misconceptions of the law on such an important matter: data protection law does not stand in the way of police sharing information about a potential recruit’s previous disciplinary action or warnings, nor does it act as a shield against investigations into police officers.”
“There is a need for greater transparency here.
The public have a right to understand how information will be shared to encourage trust in high standards of policing, and police officers have a right understand how their information will be shared.”
"We'll continue working with the police to make sure data protection law, and the data sharing it allows, is clearly understood and works to serve and protect the best interests of the people of the UK"

ICO reprimands West Midlands Police for data protection failure

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to West Midlands Police (WMP) after the force repeatedly mixed up two people’s personal information.

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to West Midlands Police (WMP) after the force repeatedly mixed up two people’s personal information.
WMP didn’t take steps to rectify the error quickly enough and there was a failure to stop the inaccurate linking of records reoccurring, both breaches of data protection law.
The ICO also found that there was a lack of regular data protection training and not enough was done to make employees aware of their responsibilities to report any inaccurate personal information.
- Ensuring employees attend mandatory data protection training in line with WMP policies, including implementing an appropriate action plan to improve completion rates of refresher data protection training.

ICO takes regulatory action against five public authorities under the FOI Act

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has taken action against five public authorities for continued failings to meet their obligations under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has taken action against five public authorities for continued failings to meet their obligations under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act.
Information delayed is information denied, and people have the legal right to promptly receive information they're entitled to.
- The ICO can take action to address and change the behaviour of organisations and individuals that collect, use and keep personal information.
- To report a concern to the ICO telephone call our helpline on 0303 123 1113, or go to ico.org.uk/concerns.

Daylight Savings Increases Risk of Drowsy Driving

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Daylight savings time begins Sunday morning and with it comes an increased risk of drowsy driving. Traffic safety experts cite drowsiness as a significant factor in crashes nationwide that kill more than 5,000 people on our roads and highways every year.

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National Road Safety Foundation offers tips to stay alert at the wheel; Study shows 1/3 of drivers admit to falling asleep at the wheel
NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Daylight savings time begins Sunday morning and with it comes an increased risk of drowsy driving.
"Drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drinking and driving," said Michelle Anderson of The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit organization that produces and distributes free driver safety education materials.
Drowsy driving is a factor in more than 300,000 crashes every year, causing 109,000 injuries and more than $30 billion in losses, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NRSF programs, which are free, deal with distracted driving, speed and aggression, impaired driving, drowsy driving, driver proficiency and pedestrian safety.

TAAF Survey Reveals 1 out of every 5 NYC Asian Americans has been physically assaulted because of their race in the last 12 months; 54% who experienced a hate incident did not report it to anyone

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

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New survey findings from TAAF state that 1 in 5 Asian American NY'ers has been physically assaulted in the last 12 months.

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New survey findings from TAAF state that 1 in 5 Asian American NY'ers has been physically assaulted in the last 12 months.
Furthermore, 54% of those who experienced a hate incident did not report the experience to anyone.
Asian Americans residing in New York are experiencing violence at an alarming rate, and are reluctant or unable to report harm.
"The anti-Asian hate rhetoric and violence that targeted the AAPI community in 2020 has not stopped," says Norman Chen, CEO of TAAF.

More than nine in 10 Canadian companies victimized by fraud fear AI-generated deepfakes will accelerate risks, KPMG in Canada survey finds

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

As fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attack methods, it's more and more challenging to deter criminals," he says."

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As fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attack methods, it's more and more challenging to deter criminals," he says."
Just over four in 10 companies victimized by fraud are currently experiencing internal fraud, while one third are currently experiencing external fraud, the survey data shows.
These tools are fast-becoming essentials in the fraud toolkit to prevent fraudsters from gaining the upper hand.
But if you don't perform regular fraud risk assessments to identify external and internal risks and vulnerabilities, you will always be at a disadvantage."