Homeland Security and Public Safety

Every event related to critical infrastructure is unique, leaving planners to face more unknowns than knowns.

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February 01, 2012

More cities link private-sector cameras to public safety surveillance networks.

By: Hilton Collins
January 27, 2012

After 9/11, the federal government waged war on terrorism, but that fight has come at a cost to the nation’s food supply.

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January 25, 2012

The Rochester, Minn., Police Department plans to implement IBM analytics software to help fight crime.

By: Brian Heaton
January 17, 2012

Text messaging 911 situation info to cellphones is increasing the efficiency of firefighters and rescue personnel.

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January 09, 2012

Cook County, Ill.’s ‘Project Shield’ terminated after U.S. Department of Homeland Security audit uncovers failures.

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January 09, 2012

Transformation integrated integrates three departments into a single system, increasing the 911 call volume the city can handle.

By: Sarah Rich
January 04, 2012

Tennessee is beginning to deploy a statewide next-generation 911 network after years of planning and saving.

By: News Staff
January 04, 2012

The Transportation Security Administration’s “good catches” of last year include a science project and explosives.

By: Adam Stone
January 02, 2012

VoIP technology brings portability and cost savings to 911 call centers, making it the top choice for system replacement.


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