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Residents demand that public safety agencies make timely and informed decisions when responding to calls; whether it is a simple traffic stop or an active shooter situation. The challenge is that critical decision-making can only be maximized when public safety officers have timely access to the most relevant and accurate information possible. ICS provides industry-leading technology (Dispatch, Records Management, Mobile Solutions, and Incident Command & Control) that provide concise, accurate, real-time multi-sourced information to the officers in the field. This includes in-field, direct access to reporting party/perpetrator data, historical residence data, current building plan schematics and even real-time access to in-school video camera feeds. “State, local, and academic agencies have a tough job. They have fewer resources, provide more services, and face increased scrutiny from lawmakers, citizens, and parents,” says Kyle Indermuehle, CEO of ICS. “We strongly believe that
CXO INSIGHTS
Keeping Frontline Public Safety Responders Safe during COVID-19
Dave Edgar, Assistant Chief Emergency Medical Services, City of West Des Moines
Public Safety: Road Safety for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Emad Elshafei, Ph.D., P.E., PTOE, Chief of Traffic and Transportation, Department of Public Works, City of Rockville
You Are Not What You Say You Are; You Are What Your Data Says Your Are
Brian Marcos, CFO, Deputy Fire Chief & Deputy Director of Emergency Management, Smyrna Fire Department
Leon County EMS Adapts to Pandemic with Innovative Technology to Teach CPR
Chad Abrams, Chief of Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Management Partnerships to Create Better Outcomes in Cyber Incidents
Aaron Miller, Director, Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management, Arlington County, Virginia
IN FOCUS
EDITORIAL
Drones for Game-Changing Situational Awareness
The array of new technologies available for public safety agencies is growing rapidly. After the pandemic, the growth of cyber and technologyenabled crime is one of the most disturbing developments of the 21st century. The use of drones in the public security and safety domain is enabling law enforcement agencies increasingly to “patrol” large geographical areas at speed, providing vital, realtime situational awareness for informed decision making, and enabling police and emergency service resources to be reassigned to higher-value tasks. With many other momentous improvements happening in public safety market, it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5 percent to reach $832.1 billion by 2031. To put the spotlight on key developments in the industry, Gov Business Review illustrates how public safety is leveraging the newest tech trends and applications. This edition also features thought leadership articles from subject matter experts. Some of the exclusive insights are authored by Wendy Harris, Director of Information Technology at the City of Memphis; Chad Abrams, Chief of Emergency Medical Services, Leon County Government; and Andrew Johnson, Deputy Chief of Police, Village of Hanover Park. They shed some light on emerging strategies in the public safety field. In this edition of Gov Business Review, we also bring you the stories of top public safety solution providers. In the list, Integrated Computer Systems stands out for making the mission-critical tools that many of the top-performing public safety agencies in the nation use to run their operations. Through the following pages, we aim to shine a light on the innovative trends and latest developments in public safety domain. We would like to know your thoughts.
