Public-safety update: county reports rising calls, drones and body-cam rules; resident criticizes Hexagon dispatch cost overrun Law-enforcement representatives reported a quarter-over-quarter rise in calls for service and outlined drone deployments and body-camera activation policy; resident Tom Daley pressed the county on alleged Hexagon dispatch contract overruns and slower emergency response times.

Washoe County is grappling with a surge in emergency calls and rising costs on critical tech projects, sparking urgent questions from residents about accountability and response times.

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Subcommittee backs bill to streamline deployment of temporary cell sites for events and emergencies HB 876 would require local zoning ordinances to allow rapid deployment of temporary cell towers (on wheels, up to 80 feet, typically under 30 days unless extended locally) for emergencies and large events; the wireless industry backed the measure and the subcommittee voted to report it.

Virginia's subcommittee just voted to fast-track the deployment of temporary cell towers for emergencies and large events, ensuring connectivity when it matters most!

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Inside Cosentino’s push to integrate AI agents across operations Companies are trying to break ground on real-world use cases for its new digital workforce: artificial intelligence agents. Cosentino Global S.L.U., a distributor for architectural and design projects,...

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US Army deploys plastic coyotes attached to mini four-wheelers Sometimes, high-tech solutions aren’t the best way to solve a problem. The US Army apparently came to that realization recently while exploring new methods to deter birds and other “problematic wildlife”...

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