CARES Act Funds: A New Playbook
Get new insights on opportunity, equity, and ROI related to CARES Act funds.
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What to Know about Location Tracking
Learn how location tracking impacts you and how to protect yourself from it.
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Why your data program is only as useful as your metadata.
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Kansas City's 2020 Sustainability Award
An innovative citywide permitting system receives recognition.
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States Receive Top GovTech Honors
Find out which Tyler clients top the 2020 Digital States Survey.
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Key Questions for Better Bill Paying
Key questions to ask to leverage electronic bill payment.
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Digital Counties Survey Winners
Find out which Tyler clients are Digital County award winners.
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Make Your Leadership Team Cyber-Smart
Educate your leadership team so they can make informed cybersecurity decisions.
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New Generational Research: Bonus Reveals
Research insight helps local leaders respond to generational differences.
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CARES Act Funds: Scalable Successes
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Agency uses technology to reinvent their parking enforcement process.
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Younger generations see a distinct difference between “serving” and “engaging.”
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See why prioritizing accessibility in government data programs increases democracy.
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The High Cost of Fractured Technology
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COVID-19 Challenges Veterans Services
Modernized tech helps Veterans Services deliver benefits despite COVID-19.
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Leverage Agency Data With Social Media
Social media helps create trust, facilitate transparency, and address concerns.
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Celebrating Winning Counties
Find out which Tyler client counties won NACo Achievement Awards.
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Employee Self-Service Can Transform HR
Employee self-service software transforms HR for the better.
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Bus Driver Training Module Debut
Learn about new training functionality available with Versatrans or Traversa.
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Gen Z and Local Government
Get key takeaways on Gen Z and local government from new research.
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Award-Winning Cities Recognized
Tyler clients are Route Fifty Navigator Awards and What Works Cities winners.
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Working Groups and COVID-19 Recovery
Communities of practice help leaders quickly scale and implement solutions.
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Quick Responses, Smart Dispatching
First responders in Rockwall, Texas, use technology to arrive on scene faster.
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New Generational Insight for Local Gov
New insight for local leaders to best reach, serve, and engage all constituents.
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ICMA Winners: Celebrating Tyler Clients
Learn which Tyler Clients won 2020 ICMA Local Government Excellence awards.
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Online Tax Filing Offers Convenience
Maui County, HI, helps residents conduct county business regardless of location.
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New Generational Research: Top 5 Reveals
Read five surprising findings from first-of-its-kind national research.
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Find Your Next Step to Cyber Resilience
Learn where you stand so you can improve your cybersecurity program.
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Agency's Answer to Ticketing
Agency saves significant time with streamlined ticketing process.
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Agency Makes Inspections Easy Using App
The Rockwall Fire Department streamlined their fire inspection process.
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Dispatcher's Quick-Thinking Saves Hiker
Agency utilizes computer aided dispatch system to find missing hiker.
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Greene County Advances With Updated Tech
An agency is improving their services with advanced technology.
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CAD-to-CAD Services Cut Response Times
Two agencies partner up to provide more efficient service to the community.
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IAAO 2020 - A Virtual Recap
Read about how IAAO's first virtual conference in 86 years was a great success.
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Courts can move from just collecting data to using the insight it provides.
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Empathy's Surprising Role in Recovery
Socrata users share three lessons learned from responding to crises.
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Regulators Top 4 Lessons From COVID-19
What lessons can regulatory agencies take away from the COVID-19 crisis?
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Inspired Communities Operate Virtually
Explore communities realizing benefits from virtual solutions.
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Maximizing Asset Value
Financial and operations data help governments get the most value from assets.
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Why You Need Strong Passwords
Learn these common password attacks so you can you defend your network.
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5 Steps to Find the Right Tech Partner
Use these five steps to find the best long-term fit.
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Success Through Open Book Management
Integrated financial software gives all county employees access to data.
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Your Guide to Data Storytelling
Follow this framework to help you master the art of data storytelling.
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3 Tech Solutions Schools Can’t Ignore
Three new solutions are solving the biggest K-12 challenges.
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3 Resources for Local Governments
Here are three things that have helped the city of Auburn, Maine, thrive.
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Open Data Basics for Federal Agencies
Federal open data law takes the guesswork out of decision-making.
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Innovative Ways to Share Election Data
Learn about the best of counties and states leading with open data to share election info.
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Automate Employee Merit Increases
Align across departments and create consistency for employee reviews and raises.
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PerSec Tools for Agency Hiring Processes
Federal agencies need PerSec case management to vet personnel, stay compliant.
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Face-to-Face Court Interactions
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Any renter knows that it's often in the days after signing a lease that an apartment's unsavory surprises are revealed.
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6 Commonly Overlooked Routing Functions
Explore six software functions to address districts' “what if” scenarios.
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City Leaders' Top Tips on Going Virtual
Leaders discuss moving community development forward when buildings are closed.
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A Guide to Threat Intelligence Sources
Learn tips to locate the critical cybersecurity threat intelligence you need to know.
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Cyberthreat Intelligence Sharing Tips
Information-sharing best practices help your defenses against cyberattacks.
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Exemplar School District Integration
Data integration proves valuable to district students, parents, and staff.
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Dispatchers Use Software to Save Lives
Macomb County's Sheriff's Office used an emergency module to locate a lost man.
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Streamlining Supervision Operations
Online processes create efficiencies in pretrial and probation services.
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Protect Small Biz in COVID Recovery
Build a holistic view of your economic recovery with 3rd-party data.
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CARES Funds and Remote Operations
CARES Act funds can enable remote work and enhance community engagement.
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Data Analysis: Identify the Problem You’re Trying to Solve
One of the most important steps in data analysis is often missed: spending time identifying the problem you're trying to solve.
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New CAMA System Better Serves Counties
A modern, agile CAMA system standardizes operations and connects communities.
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Agency Leverages Technology For IBR
Less work and more time for the Lexington Police Department.
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Agency Maximizes Power of Data With IBR
The Union Parish Sheriff's Office transitions from UCR to IBR.
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School Transportation On Time, Connected
Integrated technology improves performance and safety for drivers and students.
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Better Together: Data and Decisions
Assessing offices can better leverage data to support smarter decisions.
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Rockwall, TX: Mobility Impacts Response
In Rockwall, Texas, public safety agencies are embracing mobile operations.
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Equity's Role in Nassau County Recovery
New equity gap toolkit gives data-driven insights to COVID-19 recovery.
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Virtual Implementations: Here to Stay?
Learn about the virtual implementation process after moving to remote work.
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IBR Helps Agencies Paint Bigger Picture
The Ottawa Kansas PD streamlined their IBR process with updated technology.
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A Win in Student Transportation
Explore immediate and meaningful improvements to transportation operations.
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RA and ADA in the Time of COVID-19
How do the ADA’s Reasonable Accommodation provisions apply to COVID-19?
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Contact Tracing for Districts
Trace all student and staff contacts from bus-to-classroom-to-bus.
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Geofencing Informs COVID-19 Response
Dispatchers in Rockwall, Texas, use geofencing to track COVID-19 cases.
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Engaging Residents Online
Glen Carbon improves how it conducts business during temporary closure.
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Assessor Creates $2.4M in New Tax Value
New valuation review provides cost-saving consistency and accuracy.
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Cybersecurity Culture: Practice Matters
Solidify culture with regular testing, and practice skills to ensure resilience.
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Cybersecurity Culture: People First
Help ensure your staff participate in and support a culture of security.
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Cybersecurity Culture: Building a Base
Institutional knowledge is the foundation of security culture and resilience.
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Cybersecurity Culture: Technology's Role
Use technology in partnership with people and process to build security culture.
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Cybersecurity Culture: Process-Driven
Build accountability and corroboration into your processes to improve resilience.
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Expertly Streamlining Financial Systems
School district adopts remote work environment features.
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Simplified, Accessible County Data
A county's interactive tool simplifies data and expands civic engagement.
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5 Tips to Increase Court Compliance
Leverage existing court software to increase compliance and preserve budgets.
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Six Steps to a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
These six steps will help you calculate a risk rating for your critical business systems.
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COVID-19 Recovery With Battle-Ready Data
Three steps to shift to long-term recovery strategies for COVID-19.
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Mobile Ticketing Devices Collect Data
Custom data form allows motor officers to collect information for state reports.
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City Finance Dept. Breaks Status Quo
PACE training connects an ERP system to every aspect of a city's operations.
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Adding Value to Program Integrity
Consider case management when upgrading Medicaid program integrity systems.
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New Traffic Stop Safety
Limiting physical contact during traffic stops increases safety for all parties.
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Paperless Intake Improves Jail Operations
Modern jail management system creates efficiencies across the board.
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Maximize Tech in Your Jury Operation
Learn five ways technology can amplify your jury operation.
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How to Stop a Social Engineering Attack
Learn the four simple tricks to stop a social engineering attack in its tracks.
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Castle Rock PD Reduces Crash Rates
Castle Rock Police Department used data to pinpoint high crash locations.
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E-Filing Streamlines Property Tax Returns
Digital filing serves constituents with efficient, transparent operations.
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Register of Deeds Aids in Water Crisis
The Register of Deeds aided lead pipe remediation transparency in Flint, MI.
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5 Questions to Ask Public Safety Vendors
Here's five questions to ask before purchasing your next public safety solution.
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City's Data Hub Serves All Stakeholders
This city achieved a true data analytics program and improved transparency.
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Public Defender's Transformed Office
A tech-based strategy earned this public defender's office a 2020 TEA award.
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Technology That Facilitates Negotiations
Online dispute resolution can handle court case negotiations.
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Pen Tests vs. Vulnerability Assessments
Learn how these different network testing engagements can help secure your data.
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Online Research Increases Service
Online research provides case information to more than 4,100 users.
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Path to a Perfect Probation Audit
Bibb County Probation achieved a perfect audit through clean data.
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“Making It Work” in Times of Uncertainty
Rancho Mirage relies on ERP software during temporary closures.
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Start Your RSA PD-19-03 Testing Now
Vocational rehabilitation agencies must start now to prep for RSA PD-19-03.
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Benefits of a Vendor Management Program
Learn how to reduce cybersecurity risk by understanding your vendors.
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District Streamlines Student Reporting
A technology-focused approach tackles new reporting requirements.
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The Myths and Truths of 4 Generations
Explore new research on the four major generations in a new podcast series.
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Using Records To Find Missing Persons
The Elgin Police Department is keeping better track of their data with records.
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ERP Best Practices in a Pandemic
Your peers are enabling online processes, payments, and remote work – learn how.
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An Introduction to Cyberthreat Hunting
As cyberattacks continue to soar, get proactive when protecting your network.
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Award-Winning ERP Integration
New ERP system reduces paper and streamlines processes for award-winning results.
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The Virtual Virus: Cybersecurity Threats
Top tips and tricks to defend your network against cyberattacks.
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GovTech Reimagined in the COVID-19 Era
Tyler's Chief Strategy Officer explores the future of government technology.
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District Creates New System of Record
Integrating financial and personnel data results in a true system of record.
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Why to Consider Managed Threat Detection
Managed threat detection and response is a great option for organizations struggling with consistent cyberthreat detection.
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3 Courts Modernize Technology
Three exemplar courts moved beyond paper with modern technology.
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Why Next School Year Is an Opportunity
Approach K-12 transportation changes with innovation.
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Austin Launches New Performance Site
Austin’s Strategic Performance Dashboard gives easy access to critical data.
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Two City Service Wins
How Temecula, CA and Renton, WA overcame common operational obstacles.
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Get Your Data House in Order
Tyler's Oliver Wise recommends leaders prioritize their data capacity.
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10 Tips to Reduce Common Vulnerabilities
Learn what cybercriminals commonly exploit, and how you can avoid it.
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Writing Tickets Just Got Easier
An Illinois agency is enjoying the benefits of an electronic ticketing process.
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School District Streamlines Financials
A fully integrated solution connects HR/payroll with streamlined financials.
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Douglas County Alerts Help Map COVID-19
Automatic import tools help map COVID-19 data for improved tracking.
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Advice: Navigating a New Normal in K-12
Hear how three K-12 business leaders have navigated the challenges of COVID-19.
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Traversa Promotes Contractor Flexibility
Traversa makes it easy for this Ohio contractor to adjust to changes.
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12 Tips to Defend Against Cyberattacks
Learn the simple tips you can start implementing now.
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What’s New in Virtual Citizen Engagement
Discover cities' creative virtual engagement routes for residents.
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Choctaw Nation Revamps Judicial Process
Learn how an integrated, cloud-based SaaS solution transformed a tribal court.
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Expert Q&A on COVID-19 and Mental Health
We interview Dr. Kevin Gilliland, clinical psychologist at Innovation 360.
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Socrata Users Share Best Practices
Working group highlights best data practices as COVID-19 crisis unfolds.
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Pharmacy Boards and Case Management Tech
Case management helps pharmacy boards combat issues like opioid misuse.
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Introducing the New Tyler Tech Podcast
Tyler’s newest way to connect enlightens and entertains.
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Student Transportation Post-COVID-19
Where do you even start when planning routes for the upcoming school year?
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Reducing Redundancy on the Roadside
Officers are staying safer with a streamlined ticketing process.
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Cheyenne PD Credits K9 With Meth Bust
We check-in with K9 Tyler from the Cheyenne Police department.
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Automated Probation Check-In
Enable probation check-ins while social distancing is in place.
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New Connections in Kansas City
One city provides a virtual one-stop shop for residents and businesses.
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A Programmatic, Risk-Based Approach
Learn how to take a programmatic approach to your cybersecurity program.
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5 Key Reasons to Move to the Cloud
Explore the top cloud benefits specific to the public sector.
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Connecting and Protecting Communities
With connected tools, police are preventing crime and catching more criminals.
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Public Health Director's COVID-19 Q&A
Q&A about data’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic in San Bernardino Co.
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Managing Growth by Empowering Residents
Learn about award-winning innovation in managing growth and providing outstanding services.
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Cities Are Essential
Investing in cities is vital for our communities’ health and nation’s recovery.
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Change the Game With Data Analytics
Easy access to data helps reduce crime.
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If Your Jury System Could Talk
Can jurors talk to your jury management system? Here’s why that can be powerful.
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Tyler + Alameda = Pretrial Success
A successful program improves pretrial release through risk assessment tools.
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Shave Three Minutes Off Traffic Stops
Discover how a busy sheriff's office streamlines their ticketing process.
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E-Training Transportation Staff
Engaging school transportation staff from home with e-training.
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5 Questions to Ask About ERP
Five questions every government should ask when choosing its next ERP provider.
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Improving Outcomes Utilizing Tech
See how departments are using quick technology to save lives.
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Information Security vs. Cybersecurity
Learn the important distinction between the two disciplines.
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4 Key Questions to Enhance Engagement
Learn to thoughtfully invest in robust citizen engagement for greater ROI.
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Is access to justice one-size-fits-all?
Multiple methods of communication are important for maximum access to justice.
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District Comes Together in Crisis
KY's Campbell County School District experiences the best in people during crisis.
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Maintaining Veterans' Benefits
A new API allows the NY DVA to process veterans’ claims remotely.
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Crisis Recovery, Planning for Regulators
SARS lessons regulators can use for recovery and future planning after COVID-19.
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Protecting Communities With Mobile Apps
See how first responders utilize mobile apps to save lives.
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A Pivot to Reassessment Phone Hearings
To continue operations safely, one county quickly moved to phone hearings.
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Mitigating Fire Risks in Communities
Explore the benefits of easy and powerful fire inspection tools.
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Cybersecurity Maturity: Tiers and Goals
What is cybersecurity maturity, and how can you have it in your organization?
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Moving Beyond Challenges, Together
Jeff Puckett talks navigating disruption and being ready for what comes next.
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Districts Deliver Support With Traversa
Two New York districts support their communities through COVID-19.
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Jury Management During COVID-19
How Tarrant County, TX, navigated jury rescheduling during the COVID-19 crisis.
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5 Reasons You Should Text Your Jurors
Here are five ways texting jurors can enhance your jury operation.
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Solving Crimes Using Data
See how data helps public safety officials save lives.
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Electronic Access to Court Records
Nueces County, TX, limits courthouse trips through online access to case records.
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New Court Workflow Features E-Signatures
Keep justice moving when judges, attorneys, and court staff work remotely.
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Court During the COVID-19 Crisis
Judicial system professionals had to figure out how to deliver services online.
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Ramsey County Simplifies Assessor Report
Ramsey Co. assessor dashboard brings interactivity to historically dense report.
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Resiliency and Results
Tyler clients are navigating the COVID-19 crisis to serve communities in inspiring ways.
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Why Do We Need a Reappraisal?
Demystify reassessment basics to increase trust and process buy-in.
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4 Cybersecurity Myths to Bust Instantly
Here are four of the most common cybersecurity myths that must be busted before starting on the path to cyber resiliency.
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Tyler Clients Top GovTech's List
Find out which Tyler clients made GovTech's top 25 for 2020.
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What Makes a Strong Password?
Strong passwords are essential to have now, more than ever.
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Modernization vs. Transformation
What's the best way for regulators to update their licensing systems?
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Be Proactive Against Cyberattacks
How two cities used proactive defense strategies to bolster security.
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Is Access to Technology a Concern?
It's time for courts to use technology to improve access to justice.
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Meet Our Penetration Testers
Learn what they do any why pen testing is important.
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Address Operational Challenges With Data
Six practical ways to find data analytics opportunities to optimize services.
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Creative Ways to Navigate Disruption
Continue service, ease staff burden, and meet community needs during a crisis.
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K-12 Transportation Responds to COVID-19
Tyler student transportation clients are helping their districts through crisis.
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Chalk Your Walk Lifts Community Spirits
Tyler communities are staying connected and boosting morale in creative ways.
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Work From Home Cybersecurity
Top tips to mitigate risk and protect your networks while working from home.
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3 Tips: Responding to COVID-19 With Data
Free webinar provides guidance on how to access and share the most valuable information for your community.
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6 Steps to Better Security
These 6 steps help calculate a risk rating for your critical business systems.
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Lifting People Out of Homelessness
Three governments use open data to support vulnerable populations.
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Tyler's COVID-19 Response and Connect 2020
Tyler's uninterrupted client services and the cancellation of Connect 2020.
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Modernize Your Vocational Rehab Tech
Vocational rehab agencies must modernize case management tech to meet requirements.
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Transportation Directors on Tech Changes
Hear from two Tyler TDs before their live presentation on changing technology.
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The Latest Must-Read Book on A2J
A new book maps out the tech and social trends leading us to fully online courts.
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The Strategic Trend Government Needs
Strategic technology trends drive opportunities in government.
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Modern ERP Systems Solve Challenges
Attending to back-office systems reshapes service delivery and solves common challenges.
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The Role of Tech in Access to Justice
Customers are better served by modern tech. Can the same hold true for courts?
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Reduce Risk in Agencies Using Intel
Find out how risk management tools help agencies reduce lawsuits.
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Three Ways Data Helps Finance Officers
Three ways finance officers and communities can win with data connections.
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6 Quick Wins for Your Security Posture
Learn how you can strengthen your organization’s security posture.
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Special Needs Driver Training Resources
Fresh ideas for drivers: continuing ed to improve special needs transportation.
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How Tyler Clients Connect
Capitalize on the value of peer-to-peer networking in Tyler Community.
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Kim Olivares on How to Make Better Teams
Austin Performance Officer Kim Olivares shares in our Women in Data series.
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Text Me: A New Way to Engage Defendants
How text notifications resulted in a 22% reduction of open court cases.
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Linking Data for Efficient Responses
Connect data to provide better responses to emergencies.
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How to Measure the Health of Your Data
Don’t overlook the two biggest factors to improve the health of your data.
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Government & Modern Tech Improves Lives
What can data do beyond helping meet performance and program goals?
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Elevate the Pretrial Process
Evolve the pretrial process to benefit courts, defendants, and communities.
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The 2020 Threat Outlook
Malware is only increasing in 2020. Learn the predicted threat environment here.
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A Manifesto on Expanding Access to Justice
The important vision of Legal Services Corporation President, Jim Sandman, as told by Tyler's Colin Rule and Abhijeet Chavan.
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How USDA's Open Data Helps Ag Thrive
Open data portal helps ag industry leaders make data-driven decisions.
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Q&A With Federal Division President Kris Collo
Kris Collo introduces Tyler's Federal Division and the Entellitrak platform.
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Celebrating Open Data Day
Check out our favorite open data projects in celebration of Open Data Day.
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A New Look at Community Safety
Mobile apps, AI, and connected dispatch can increase first responder and community safety.
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Why the Smartphone Gets Too Much Credit
School districts are affected by the same changes that drive the on-demand age.
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Information Security Policy Lifecycle
Learn how to approach the information security policy lifecycle.
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Build a Culture to Value Data as an Asset
Technology isn't why data projects struggle. It's culture. Learn why.
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Information Security Risk Policies
What is risk, and what associated documents should you have?
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Tech Language for Regulators
Learn how common tech terms apply to the regulatory community.
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How to Start Developing Your ISP
Start developing an information security policy to help guide your organization.
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Guided Interviews in Courts: Part 2
More from Tyler's legal experts on building online guided interviews.
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The Virtuous Cycle of Data Use
See how employee skills and the cycle of data use converge with Socrata Data Academy.
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Smash Your Data Silos
It's time to smash data silos to ensure the best possible outcomes.
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3 "Must Have" Cybersecurity Documents
Get insight on the documents you need to help achieve cyber resiliency.
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Memphis Unveils Innovative Open Data Hub
City launches detailed open data, performance dashboards, interactive maps.
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In 2020, What If...?
Imagine “what if” to transform your government to be more efficient and capable.
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NashView Maps Permits, Parks, Precincts
Responsive and interactive app helps Nashvillians stay up on community news.
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The Rise of the Chief Privacy Officer
Seattle's Chief Privacy Officer on protecting residents' privacy amid more tech.
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Most-Read: Courts & Justice and Public Safety
Top takeaways from 2019 in Courts & Justice and Public Safety.
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Silicon Valley: More Government Data Use
Santa Clara improves public access to data on its population and initiatives.
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5 Ways Austin Creates Performance Buy-In
Austin's performance management program is the engine behind its data culture.
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Read 2019's top enterprise content.
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Winning Pioneers and Leadership Lessons
Award-winning clients and leadership lessons from 2019.
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Great Ideas for Driver Connection
Ideas for driver training and community outreach.
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Making CAFR Data Accessible
Create CAFRs and other financial reports with an eye toward digitization.
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How NYC Crunches Taxi Data
NYC's transportation system covers upwards of one million trips each day.
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311 API for Mobile Reporting
An open 311 web service API connects a city's mobile app to a custom 311 interface.
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Guided Interviews in Courts: Part 1
Build effective guided interviews for self-represented litigants.
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What's the Big Deal About Data Sharing?
Learn the ins and outs of government’s latest buzz: data sharing.
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City works smarter, not harder, with digital processes.
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Atlanta Residents Track Gov. Spending
Atlanta Open Checkbook shines a bright light on city spending.
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Listening to Concerns About ODR
Colin Rule's thoughts around the potential challenges of ODR.
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Data-Driven Policing, Safer Communities
Three steps public safety agencies can take to inform smarter decisions.
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Hawaii Publishes Candidate Spending Data
Campaign finance dashboard cuts request response time and boosts transparency.
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The Importance of Network Insight
Achieve better insight into all activites on your network.
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Measure Community Health With Meaning
San Bernardino County Department of Public Health explores its data revolution.
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Tyler's Award-Winning Clients
Find out which Tyler clients took top Digital Cities and Route Fifty honors.
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Balancing Safety and Privacy
Address officer and agency privacy concerns while benefitting from mobile tech.
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Eight Reasons to Reach for the Cloud
Student transportation operations can benefit greatly from SaaS technology.
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Stopping a Crime Spree
Data helped Jasper PD stop a string of burglaries and recover stolen property.
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How the right approach to new tech implementation can make all the difference.
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New York City Releases 600+ Datasets
New York City's open data program boasts more than 2,000 datasets.
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Your Ransomware Survival Guide
Plan to defend against and respond to ransomware attacks.
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Automate Datasets with Socrata Gateway
New framework makes publishing, updating, and automating datasets easy.
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Q&A with Courts & Justice Division President, Rusty Smith
Rusty Smith's take on challenges and opportunities for courts and their partners.
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Big Data and the Bigger Picture
Agencies need to access and use their data to create safer communities.
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3 Things You May Have Missed at ASBO
Three fun highlights from ASBO 2019.
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Report from the ODR 2019 Conference
Colin Rule's key takeaways from the 21st ODR conference.
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Smart Cities, Civic Engagement, Big Data
Encouraging civic engagement and putting big data to use creates smarter cities.
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Land of the Free; Home of the Data
Local governments use open data portals to share veteran insights.
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The Data Strategy for Federal Agencies
The Socrata framework provides a method to think bigger when it comes to data.
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Building Connections for Success
Top takeaways from ICMA presenters from Henderson, NV, and Fulton County, GA.
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3 Reasons to Use Push Notifications
Ensure your app is delivering maximum value through push notifications.
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Uncover and Manage Unknown Cyber Threats
How a TN intercounty agency finds and stops risky activity on its network
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Analytics Every Fire Department Needs
How four fire departments took data-driven approaches to common challenges.
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Election Data Makes Informed Voters
Socrata open data provides a simple platform to share election data and stories.
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NACo and NLC on Data-Sharing Strategies
While the benefits are vast, achieving big data wins isn't always simple.
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Managing Cyber Threats on a Small Budget
The Tennessee Intercounty Agency finds and stops risky activity on its network.
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5 Common Challenges in DOT Data Programs
Building a data-savvy DOT is challenging, but it’s possible with the right tools.
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A deep dive into the emerging tiny house trend.
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The Perks of Moving to Open Analytics
Move from shadow to open analytics to transform data from liability to asset.
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Texas legislators elevate chief data role, strengthen open data laws.
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Federal department invites local governments to collaborate on major data-driven decisions.
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Tyler clients are on a winning streak! Read which cities received What Works Cities certification and which clients are 2019 Smart Cities Readiness grant winners.
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Records systems with role-based functionality help agencies improve processes.
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To combat the rise in gangs and prevent the transport of drugs, Levelland PD teamed up with other state and federal agencies.
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Investment in analytics, apps, and cybersecurity helped this county rise to top.
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Data gives departments a common language when dealing with a brand-new industry.
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To look for a pattern in the arsons, investigators accessed a large amount of data stored in the department's police and fire records systems.
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Getting kids to school safely is a demanding task that can be made easier with four virtues from, yes, the military.
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How the private and public sector are using data to understand the scale of issues around homelessness to develop affordable housing and initiatives.
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Explore how two different states are successfully improving operational insight as well as financial oversight while increasing transparency.
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When toxic gasses leaked from a food supply company, dispatchers knew first responders needed to be on the scene as quickly as possible. Explore the chain of actions.
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Data-driven intelligence goes a long way for first responders.
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But the most important reason a school district invests in routing software is to address complex student needs and route students safely.
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From traffic citations to hurricanes to burglary rings, public safety personnel are always ready to provide help when it’s needed most.
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Cook County launches an open data portal on crime data for the public.
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In the world of public safety, dispatchers play a pivotal role in emergency responses. To get responders on the scene quickly, dispatchers need computer aided dispatch (CAD) tools.
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Socrata supports quick movement of payroll data to Massachusetts' CTHRU site.
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No storm preparation meetings could have prepared local police chiefs for what would happen once Hurricane Harvey made landfall.
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Ready your organization to respond to and survive a Ransomware attack with these tips for preparing your incident response protocols.
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Prince George's County turns to data to improve quality of life and reduce crime.
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When a gunman was on the loose in the Kansas City metro area, law enforcement officials worked quickly to protect the community.
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How dispatchers managed the more than 3,200 calls in five days from residents in their communities and around the region.
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In a community with abandoned or otherwise dangerous buildings, prior knowledge about a location can mean the difference between life and death for fire crews.
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Learn how solutions like student scan cards, onboard tablets, and parent mobile apps can affect a student’s ride to school.
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Government leaders should consider providing data analysis education for all staff, not just a few analysts in each department.
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Pioneering state departments of transportation are using social media in noteworthy and clever ways to drive awareness and education in their communities.
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Results WA is a public dashboard designed to track progress on a number of important state initiatives, including transportation goals.
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How creative use of data helped build an app to reduce deaths from opioid abuse.
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Brett Goldstein and Charlie Catlett share lessons from Chicago's open data evolution, from early in the maturity journey to mining data in innovative ways.
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Police Connect Cases to Arrest Serial Burglar
When dozens of burglaries were reported in the city of Clovis, CA, law enforcement worked with crime analysts to discern a pattern.
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Sending Responses to Multiple-Alarm Fires
In a fire emergency, every second is crucial. That's why dispatchers must work quickly to send the appropriate response to the scene.
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Police Mobilize After Commuter Train Derailment
In the event of an emergency with possible life-threatening injuries, the ability to see where first responder units are located along with their estimated times of arrival helps dispatchers send the fastest response to the scene.
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Tips From Public Help Law Enforcement Capture Gunman
When a gunman was on the loose in rural Oregon, public safety personnel worked quickly to get the killer into custody.
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Dispatch Sends Quick Response to School Fire
When a fire tore through an Oregon high school, fire crews worked diligently to prevent injuries to students and staff.
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Dangerous Fugitive Captured by Police
When an inmate escaped from the Armstrong County Jail, tips from community members helped track the man's every move. In less than 48 hours, he was back behind bars facing new charges.
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Police Secure Scene After Strange Call
How dispatchers kept responders informed and safe in a unique situation.
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Multiple Bridge Outages Cause Dispatchers to Reroute Responders
When a bridge goes out in a community, dispatchers work even harder to route first responders to the scene of an emergency. But imagine what happens when numerous bridges are impassable throughout an entire county.
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Sheriff's Office Use of GIS Improves Response Times and Officer Safety
In the past decade, mapping has come a long way for public safety agencies and helps first responders get to the scene faster and safer.
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Dispatchers Prioritize Responses in Winter Storm
How dispatchers streamlined responses during a level-three snowstorm event.
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More Criminals Caught by Deputies in the Field
Spending more time on the road means law enforcement officers keep more criminals off the streets.
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Improving Officer Safety in the Field
A computer aided dispatch system with mobile capabilities helps dispatchers keep first responders safer.
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Assessing Your Control Environment in a Risk Assessment
Assessing and rating your control environment is an essential part of a cybersecurity risk assessment. Here's what you should consider when rating.
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Law Enforcement Agencies Do More With Big Data
When public safety agencies have the ability to take big data and make it work for them, they're able to reduce crime and keep communities safer.
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The Role of Dispatchers Behind the Scenes
There is a significant amount of work required behind the scenes in every emergency response, and it all starts with computer aided dispatch (CAD).
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A Look at Next Generation 911
Next Generation 911 (NG 9-1-1) is a hot topic for public safety agencies across the United States. Learn about this initiative, aimed at updating 9-1-1 services to accommodate a growing wireless society.
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Tattoo Helps Law Enforcement Identify Fugitive
Find out how, in less than three days, a convicted murderer who escaped from a Kankakee County jail was back behind bars.
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Unique Tattoo Helps Law Enforcement Identify Body
When a body was found in the Kankakee River in the spring of 2016, public safety professionals worked quickly to identify the remains.
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Important Facts to Remember About Next Generation 911
Article six of a six-part series on Next Generation 911. Prepping for Next Generation 911 (NG 9-1-1) is something many people working in public safety answering points (PSAPs) are doing on some level.
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Why Do We Need Text-to-911?
There are numerous reasons why the United States needs text-to-911 capabilities.
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The Facts About Text-to-911
Text-to-911 is as simple as it sounds. It means that cell phone users can send and receive text messages to and from 9-1-1 call centers.
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What Does Next Generation 911 Mean for my PSAP?
How to navigate what Next Generation 911 (NG 9-1-1) means for each public safety answering point (PSAP).
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When Will Next Generation 911 Be Ready?
In the year 2020, public safety answering points (PSAPs) everywhere will finally get an answer to a burning question: When will Next Generation 911 (NG 9-1-1) services be ready?
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What to Expect With Next Generation 911
NG 9-1-1 is an initiative aimed at updating 9-1-1 emergency services to accommodate a growing wireless society and provide individuals with additional ways to reach out for emergency services.
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CAD Software Leads to Faster, Smarter Responses
Without computer aided dispatch (CAD) software, dispatchers send transmissions via radio to first responders who use pen and paper to record information. Explore a more efficient method for real-time communication.
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Corrections Officers Reduce Inmate Fighting in County Jail
How corrections officers at on detention facility are utilizing corrections software to help reduce the number of fights on the grounds.
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Police Keep Community Safe Using Mission-Critical Data
When a 9-1-1 hang up call comes into a dispatch center, call takers immediately call back to determine whether help is needed or not. But when dispatchers call back and don't get an answer, they know there could be a problem.
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Burglary Ring Busted by Law Enforcement
How one county overcame a rash of burglaries after budget cuts reduced patrol officers.
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Using Instinct and Technology to Build a Profile of a Killer
Although clues are not always prevalent before an attack, solving crimes and protecting the public is possible with a combination of data, technology, and human instinct.
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Saving Lives with On-the-Job Experience and Training
To combat mass shootings and gun violence, law enforcement officers and public safety personnel throughout the country have the opportunity to participate in various training procedures each year.
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Fast Facts About Mass Shootings
Examine mass shootings throughout the years alongside of the role of public safety professionals.
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First Responders Arrive Faster With Enhanced CAD Features
With Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) functionality, dispatchers can route first responders to incidences using proximity dispatch capabilities.
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Public Safety Software Used to Locate Missing, Injured Officer
Communication plays a vital role in public safety. When dispatchers are unable to communicate with a deputy on patrol, they know immediately that something is wrong.
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Dispatchers Race Against the Clock to Locate Injured Officer
How Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) in a CAD system saved an unresponsive officer.
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CAD System Handles Massive Call Volume Amidst Freak Storm and Power Outage
New World CAD system never falters during massive storm.
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Dispatchers Use Cell Phone Coordinates to Get First Responders En Route Faster
CAD technology helps expedite fast response to medical emergency.
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Fire Escalates to Three-Alarm in 11 Minutes
Dispatchers send emergency crews to three-alarm apartment complex fire in rapid response.
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Threat Intelligence Program – The Basics
Here are the basics for an effective threat intelligence program to protect your organization.
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Our Opioid Crisis
Open data plays a valuable role in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
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Data Lens: Powerful Insights for Your Data
Introducing Data Lens: a new accessible, visual way to display and explore open data.
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