When automated license plate recognition (ALPR) technology was introduced in the 1990’s it was initially adopted by public safety departments to enhance their enforcement and investigative capabilities. Today, you’ll find the technology in toll plazas, airport parking structures and, increasingly, on school grounds and college campuses as leaders look for ways to enhance security, add
Right now, in school districts across the country, administrators are finalizing their plans for a re-imagined 2020-2021 school year. Will there be in-person learning? Modified schedules? Socially-distant classroom configurations? Each district is forging its own path to a new normal in the wake of COVID-19, and while the strategies may vary from one district or
As organizations emerge from the shut-downs imposed during the COVID-19 outbreak, conducting business-as-usual will be a thing of the past. For the foreseeable future, workplaces of all sizes will be implementing new rules and adopting best practices in social distancing. Motorola Solution’s video management system, the Avigilon Control Center (ACC), can help you monitor compliance
The recent Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the largest-ever economic stimulus package in U.S. history, contains grant opportunities to help organizations prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding is available to tribal agencies, healthcare and public safety organizations and may be used to cover costs associated with (but
Just as we were mobilizing our teams to offer increased support to our customers amid the coronavirus outbreak, we learned we were selected as one of Inc. 5000’s 250 most successful companies in the Midwest. We are honored to be named and thrilled to share the news. “It’s this maniacal focus on our customers, no
We’re partnering with computer networking company Rajant Corporation to make immediately available private wireless networks for mobile field hospitals and pop-up shelters that with proper IT support, can be deployed in as little as a day. Regular readers of our newsletter may remember that just last month we featured our new partnership with Rajant and
Across the communities we serve, hospitals have thankfully not yet seen the volume of coronavirus cases that have plagued major cities like New York. Still, healthcare systems here are increasing their levels of preparedness and we’re stepping in to help with reliable communications tools. In recent weeks, we’ve been working with one hospital system to
Now more than ever, those of us who use two-way radios, mobile computers and tablets must keep them clean and sanitized to reduce or eliminate the spread of bacteria and germs. But what methods and products work best? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has compiled a list of more than 350 products that meet its
The U.S. Department of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program will provide funding to assist eligible states, local units of government, and tribes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The funding is available to cover costs associated with (but not limited to): Overtime pay Equipment (including law enforcement and medical personal protective equipment)
The U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office STOP School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) is a competitive award program designed to provide funding to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based school safety programs. SVPP funding is available for projects that involve: Coordination with local law enforcement Training for local law enforcement officers
