Kaitlyn Levinson

Maryland

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Law enforcement taps drones to improve response times and safety

1 week ago | route-fifty.com | Kaitlyn Levinson

Law enforcement agencies across the nation are increasingly turning to drones as first responders to improve public safety missions, relying on their advanced capabilities to enhance situational awareness and communication for streamlined operations. In Georgia, for instance, the Dunwoody Police Department — about 20 miles north of Atlanta — aims to reduce police officers’ response times by enabling first responder drone operators to listen in on active 911 calls in real time.
Michigan turns to AI to spruce up its workforce development efforts

2 weeks ago | route-fifty.com | Kaitlyn Levinson

Michigan kicked off 2025 with more than 200,000 job openings to be filled, according to . A revamped career portal hosted by the state’s Economic Development Corporation aims to fill those gaps and bring in workforce and economic development to Michigan. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, or MEDC, first debuted its Michigan Career Portal in 2023 as part of the state’s campaign to attract workers the same year.
State and local governments continue fight drug epidemic with tech

2 weeks ago | route-fifty.com | Kaitlyn Levinson

Data shows that the fentanyl crisis in the U.S. could be easing up, as every state in the nation continues to see the number of drug-related deaths decline in recent years. In California, overdose fatalities have decreased by 23% since a recorded peak in deaths in August 2023. But that isn’t stopping local officials from continuing their efforts to tackle the fentanyl epidemic.
Experts: PA’s permitting reforms could serve as efficiency model nationwide

2 weeks ago | cityandstatepa.com | Kaitlyn Levinson

By Kaitlyn LevinsonAcross the U.S., several states are developing legislative entities aimed at reducing spending and improving government efficiency following the creation of the federal Department of Government Efficiency. But before governments rush to cut positions or downsize agencies to do so, one expert underscored Pennsylvania’s permitting reform as a model for other states looking to make efficiency gains.
Call centers continue to field AI-generated 911 calls

2 weeks ago | route-fifty.com | Kaitlyn Levinson

Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a smartwatch feature from Google that automatically alerts emergency services if the device detects that the wearer’s pulse has stopped. The tech, driven by artificial intelligence and sensor capabilities, aims to improve response times for public safety personnel and save lives more quickly, but could pose challenges for already staff-strapped call centers, experts say.
Call centers continue to field AI-generated 911 calls

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Kaitlyn Levinson

3 hours agoAre Your Employees Sabotaging Your AI Initiatives? They Might Be.There is a disturbing finding in a new study on generative AI adoption in the workplace: 31% of employees admit they’re actively sabotaging their company’s AI strategy. The numbers are even worse for younger workers, with 41% of Millennials and Gen Z employees admitting to this behavior. This data …2 hours agoAn AI avatar tried to argue a case before a New York court.
Texas school district sees efficiency gains with e-procurement

3 weeks ago | route-fifty.com | Comcast Business |Kaitlyn Levinson

In Texas, multiple school districts are preparing to close campuses due to budget deficits. That’s why the Arlington Independent School District in the state has turned to tech to help better manage school expenditures and improve cost efficiencies. The Arlington Independent School District, or ISD, houses about 54,000 students across 76 campuses, making it one of Texas’s largest school districts.
Cuts to federal health agency raise concerns about state and local impacts

3 weeks ago | route-fifty.com | Kaitlyn Levinson

The Trump administration followed through with its March 27 announcement that it would drastically reduce the U.S. Health and Human Services Department workforce after laying off 10,000 employees this morning. The mass layoffs, impacting agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health, falls in line with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order calling for improved government efficiency across federal agencies.
Illinois green lights modernized vehicle title and lien processing system

3 weeks ago | route-fifty.com | Kaitlyn Levinson

For many people, purchasing a vehicle is no easy feat. Aside from the often-high price tag, customers must gather and manage the required documents to verify the sale, enduring long wait times at motor vehicle departments to do so. Illinois aims to simplify the process. The Secretary of State’s Office has adopted an electronic lien and titling, or ELT, platform from CHAMP Titles to enable users to digitally process, store and release vehicle titles.
Pennsylvania is an efficiency north star, expert says

4 weeks ago | route-fifty.com | Kaitlyn Levinson

Across the U.S., several states are developing legislative entities aimed at reducing spending and improving government efficiency following the creation of the federal Department of Government Efficiency. But before governments rush to cut positions or downsize agencies to do so, one expert underscored Pennsylvania’s permitting reform as a model for other states looking to make efficiency gains.