New and emerging technologies offer advanced capabilities to enhance command, control, and situational awareness for emergency response. Yet, the rapid rate of technology advancement continues to outpace the public safety community acquisition cycle. For example, the arrival of 5G – the fifth-generation technology standard for cellular networks – is transforming the way we communicate, introducing a vast array of new connections, capabilities, and services. As telecommunications networks are evolving to this next generation of wireless technology, 5G presents the opportunity to enhance operations, support information-sharing, improve efficiency and response time, augment security, and increase capacity for more connected devices
40 million guns were purchased in 2020, higher than any year on record
In 2020, 45,222 people died from gun-related injuries in the U.S.
A 40% increase in active shooter incidents between 2000 and 2020
After all, security leaders have made it their job to keep people safe as they go about their lives — from the numerous threats that could disrupt a peaceful trip to the grocery store or a fun night at a concert.
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