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GOVERNMENT SECURITY May 2018
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By Ralph C. Jensen
SWecurity on a Grand Scale
hen we talk about government for emergency situations throughout a security, the first thoughts are of municipality, which also includes education the federal government. It is true and public utilities.
that the federal government is bloated and It is also critical that any emergency
somewhat mismanaged, but let’s talk about security on the grander scale; safe cities and even safer schools.
There has been a movement afoot for quite some time now, about Safe Cities.
Safe Cities attract businesses, foster innovation and will provide numerous opportunities for those companies and people who value security. As city populations grow, governments’ urban planners and business leaders have to make critical decisions about security and safety. Collaborative efforts on the part of business, government and technology leaders can lay the groundwork for continued success.
Emergency preparedness is a keystone to success in every city. Keeping citizens and cities safe means that emergency services must have the ability to respond quickly during an unplanned event or when natural disasters occur. Through public-private partnerships, cities can better assist all stakeholders proactively assess and prepare
service have a complete picture to maintain a secure environment. That means that security and law enforcement can be given greater situational awareness through a partnership. Cities need a solution that allows public organizations to grant police departments full system access to view cameras at a facility that is under a lockdown in order to effectively respond to a threat.
Now, more than ever before, cities have more people living within their boundaries and certainly more people working in the city, and without a comprehensive strategy, an urban environment runs the risk of becoming an inefficient place to live and work. This can lead to lost productively, a reduced quality of life and more crime.
Cities require solutions that are effective and intelligently managed for the experiences of daily life, including traffic management, municipal transportation and city infrastructure.
GS4 Access Control
Smartphone Popularity
Government credentials finding a new home on the smartphone
By Scott Lindley
GS8 Security Operations
Intelligence Driven
Don’t be caught by surprise in your security operations
By John Goolgasian
GS10 Internet ofThings
Forensic Analysis and Security
As IoT gains momentum among customers, you need to know what the implications are for government security By Christa Miller
GS14 Smart City
Safer Cities
Sinaloa, Mexico sees connected cities as the proper alternative
By Margie Gurwin
GS18 Public Safety
Leading the Way
Technology is promoting a safe and more secure society
By Peter Jones
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