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By Ralph C. Jensen
TIaking a Shot at Violence
suppose when the topic of government out recommendations, capturing video and security comes up, we often think big, looking for relevant information. The story as in the federal government. Let’s back is on page 10.
it down a little bit and think of King Troy Harper, OnSolve, writes our cover
City, Calif. story about how government agencies can
Tom Cook, Hanwha Techwin America, has authored a story that details how King City Police Department went head first into reducing a tragic statistic, homicides. With the help of then newly appointed (2016) Police Chief Robert Masterson this disturbing trend was on the hot seat.
First of all, for a city of 13,000, 17 police officers were just not enough. To curb youth violence in King City, a 23-point strategy was initiated, and one of those points was to install video surveillance cameras throughout the city. Cook’s story points
ensure the protection of people and their property. All of this can be in the palm of your hand. I’m sure you already know that because everyone these days has a smartphone.
Harper writes about leveraging a warning system that has been updated by the FCC, and revisions to the Emergency Alert System. People have always wanted to know the basics of a given situation but now citizens are able to receivegeographically-targetedtextmessages alerting them to safety threats in their area. Thisstorycanbefoundonpage14.
GS14 CoverStory
Leveraging the System
How agencies can ensure the protection of people and property
By Troy Harper
GS6 Multi-tenant Security
Securing the Building
Common security concerns require unified approach
By Dana Pruiett
GS10 Video Surveillance
Reducing Violence
How security cameras helped King City police improve safety
By Tom Cook
GS18 GOVIES
Entries received for the 2019 GOVIES product awards
GS22 Support Centers
Strategic Decisions
How to increase public safety and responsiveness to community needs
By Giovanni Gaccione
GS26 Smart Cities
A Sustainable Future
The Internet of Things will play a key role in protecting municipalities
By Julian Weinberger
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