Thad Rueter

The Georgia city is the latest local government to set up an AI study group, which could lead to municipal improvements. But before that happens, the commission might have to make it through several hurdles.

Axon, best known for its Tasers, is trying to sell its relatively new Draft One software to police. A new ACLU report advises police to avoid AI for crafting reports — and an Axon competitor weighs in.

Pre-shift inspections of police vehicles is a tedious but vital task that can impact officer and citizen safety. A new tool could make that process more efficient and more reliable — and could save money for cities.

The public safety technology vendor says that its new text and email communication system could help crime victims and prosecutors. The product comes amid other tech improvements for courts.

Blueline AI, based in Texas, uses AI for tasks involving body cameras, police reports and search warrants. The coming year promises to be a big one for AI in policing — even as backlash against some of its uses builds.

The state’s previous CIO resigned late last year after an "ethics violation." Cronin’s tech experience stretches back to 1998 with Microsoft, and he most recently worked for hotel operator Marriott International.

The state’s governor is going into the new year with an updated commitment to improving government technology and digital services. The push relies heavily on making contact centers more efficient.

The company, which sells software to local governments, has bought asset management and utility billing company Beehive Industries. The move promises to boost capabilities on the CivicPlus platform.

The provider of live AI translation for public agencies is adding users and services, with its tools assisting wildfire communications in California. The company’s recent experiences help illustrate how AI might develop.

See who made the latest edition of the GovTech 100 as we analyze the market serving state and local government IT. With ever-more investment in gov tech, several large firms have begun merging with startups and niche players.