Oct 16, 2020
Civilianization may improve police effectiveness in face of budget crisis
Hiring civilians for roles usually occupied by sworn law enforcement officers may help law enforcement manage costs during times of economic difficulty.
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Sep 22, 2020
Why Federal Agencies Need Better Online Security
Each year, the government collects and stores more and more sensitive information on citizens. We’ve all seen the frequent stories of major hacks and cyber-intrusions at government agencies. That raises the question: How confident can citizens be that their personal information can’t be accessed by someone like 100,000 cyber-espionage experts in the Chinese military, or similar cyber-specialists working for Russia, Iran and North Korea?
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Aug 21, 2020
A Flurry of Public Safety Benefits From Hosting in the Cloud
Does your agency understand all the benefits cloud hosting can bring? While the format’s biggest perks are well-known, a thorough review shows a variety of secondary benefits that are equally valuable and sometimes overlooked. Consider the following as your agency continues its ongoing technical evolution.
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Aug 12, 2020
Seasoned sales executive Bob Koenig joins Envisage to Empower Growth
Bloomington, Ind., August 12, 2020—Envisage Technologies is pleased to announce that Bob Koenig has joined its management team as EVP of Sales. With a proven track record of building successful, high performance sales teams and vast knowledge of the public safety industry, Koenig will be a powerful force to help expand Envisage’s software solutions to a broader market.
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Aug 4, 2020
Skilled Financial Leader Joins Envisage Management Team
Bloomington, Ind., August 4, 2020—Rapidly growing Envisage Technologies announced today that Nick Stone has joined its management team as CFO. Envisage Technologies is a premier SaaS (Software as a Service) company that focuses exclusively on training and compliance software for public safety.
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Jul 9, 2020
Envisage 2020 – Virtual Summit On Readiness, Response & Reopening
Check out this series of recorded webinars about public safety agencies’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as their ideas for the future.
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Jun 30, 2020
Failure to Train: Protecting Responder Organizations from a Shifting Legal Threat
As the nation debates the role of police in the community, efforts are underway to redefine the concept of qualified immunity and expand the degree to which public safety organizations are held accountable for the actions of their personnel. This paper traces the modern evolution of failure-to-train lawsuits against law enforcement and other public-sector entities, which effectively begins with 1989’s City of Canton v. Harris. From there, the legal concept of failure-to-train becomes a labyrinth of rules and procedures, with more changes on the horizon. Still, some key factors remain essential to organizations seeking both to prevent misconduct and to defend against allegations. One is effective and continuous training, and another is comprehensive, accurate, and easily accessible data recording that training. This paper presents a compelling case for the twin roles of training and documentation in the ever-shifting environment of public safety.
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Jun 11, 2020
Ron Kasner Joins Envisage Board of Directors
Bloomington, Ind., June 11, 2020—Rapidly growing Envisage Technologies announced today that Ron Kasner has joined its Board of Directors. Located in the heart of the Midwest, Envisage provides software platforms and cutting-edge tools for more than 2 million emergency responders and public safety personnel.
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May 18, 2020
Diversity : Honoring Our Differences
This webinar is part two of a four-part series entitled Mental Health in Law Enforcement – Diversity: Honoring Our Differences. Amy Morgan, a mental health professional and director of the Certified First Responder Counselor program, discusses how to appreciate differences in others and why it’s important to have diversity.
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May 7, 2020
Beware Before Building
The decision to build your own customized in-house software or to buy commercial off the shelf software (COTS) is challenging. This infographic identifies factors that should be considered before making such a tough decision. Know the facts to reduce your risk and make an informed decision.
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