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Assisting and Evacuating U.S. Citizens Abroad...

The U.S. Department of State (DOS; the Department) has long provided consular services to American citizens around the world pursuant to laws passed by Congress. Such services include disseminating information…

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Reel Life vs Real Life: Social Media and Your...

As the federal government adapts to rapidly changing technology and online behaviors by individuals using social media, it is imperative that it update policies and procedures associated with personnel vetting.…

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Big Tech’s Free Online Services Aren’t Costing...

U.S. antitrust doctrine has long focused on the consumer welfare standard, particularly the effect of competition on prices. This poses a challenge for anti-“Big Tech” activists (neo-Brandeisians) because many digital…

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Your Elevator Phone Line Replacement Strategy

You’ll find plenty of options available for simply providing connectivity and replacing your existing phone lines. What you won’t find is deep expertise in emergency elevator code compliance - something…

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Understanding Elevator Emergency Communication...

Few people think of elevator phones as part of a critical communication system and, as a consequence, these phones are sometimes viewed as a nuisance by those who are responsible…

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WUI Fire Evacuation and Sheltering Considerations

Impacts of wildland-urban interface (WUI) fires continue to rise in the US, evidenced by the string of devastating and record-breaking events occurring since 2017. As seen in several events in…

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Mass Rescue Operations

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate is partnering with the United States Coast Guard to develop a mass rescue device that will ensure more survivors are rescued during search and…

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How to Advance Public Safety with Data Management

With federal, state and local agencies frequently operating independently, the need for efficient and effective communication and coordination has never been more important. The ability to collect, process and manage…

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