Category: Public safety and justice
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Empowering first responders with Microsoft
The Microsoft for Public Safety and Justice team has had the opportunity to work with emergency response agencies around the world as they seek to adopt new technology to empower their teams, improve operations, and protect their communities.
Microsoft delivers Azure Commercial offering for Criminal Justice Information
United States criminal justice agencies can work with their Microsoft account teams to assess requirements and determine the appropriate cloud platform for managing their Criminal Justice Information.
The new world of court proceedings requires new set of digital tools
Only a few years ago, the idea of justice being carried out in a virtual environment was reserved for special cases or circumstances. It had been discussed as a serious alternative to daily hearings being held in the courtroom and while it demonstrated merit, this was too drastic of a change.
Project SEEKER: Using artificial intelligence for good
Project SEEKER is pioneering multi-species artificial intelligence (AI) models built using Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Services. It can automatically detect illegally trafficked wildlife concealed within luggage and cargo. Illegal wildlife trafficking is worth $23 billion per year1. That makes it the fourth-largest illegal trade in the world, following only drugs, guns, and human trafficking2.
5 critical areas emergency response solutions must address
Efficient, effective emergency response is critical to public safety. In an ever-changing world, more challenges arise every day for our first responders, from 911 triage and dispatch operations to response to incidents from multiple agencies.
Lessons from the pandemic are shaping the future of public safety
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a seismic shift in how public sector organizations engage with their communities and constituents.
Preparing for the post-pandemic fallout in child welfare
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought pain to people and economies around the globe. But the invisible damage has yet to appear. Well-meaning lockdowns will have unintended consequences after a year of isolation for vulnerable children and families.
Public safety benefits from digital transformation
Microsoft webinar explores the digital future of public safety Creating safer communities is everyone’s goal. But that is more challenging than ever due to COVID-19, and now even those who work to keep us safe are themselves in danger as well. To meet these challenges, agencies are embracing digital transformation.
How technology is increasing officer safety and operational efficiency
Attend the IACP Annual event and listen to Richard Zak, Director, Public Safety & Justice Solution host a session on how law enforcement leaders have addressed critical challenges.
Court is in session, just not in a courthouse
What was needed by court systems was a more tailored solution to meet the needs of a court. Virtual Hearings was the answer to the ask of customers to help replicate the functionality of the court process from a remote posture.