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Every year, colleges and universities across the United States dedicate the month of September to bring attention to the issues related to safety on college campuses. These safety concerns range from minor things like underage drinking and marijuana use to major things such as stalking, sexual assault, and murder. All of these things happen on campuses across the U.S. and National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a time when colleges share information about the institution’s safety programs. Know the Facts  To better understand the importance of NCSAM, you should know some facts.  In 2016, there were a total of 28,400 criminal incidents reported on college campuses  11.2% of all students experience rape or sexual assault Only 230 out of every 1,000 sexual assaults are reported to police About 696,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are assaulted by another student who has been drinking About 1,825 college […]

Many public safety professionals perform their duties in the field rather than in an office. Software is key to ensuring both in-office and professionals in the field can record, track, access, and use mission-critical data in real time. However, enabling remote access to this data via mobile devices like laptops, tablets, or smartphones comes with its own security risks. CJIS Security Policy Requirements As a response to those risks and in order to prevent CJI data from getting into the wrong hands, the CJIS Security Policy was established with specific requirements regarding: Sharing CJI data between organizations or agencies. Security awareness training for employees handling CJIS-protected data. Incident detection and response. Audits and accountability for CJI data use. Controlling who can access, download, upload, transfer, and delete secure data. Authentication and identification. Configuration management. Digital protection of CJI data both while in transit and when at rest. Physical protection of […]

Public safety and law enforcement agencies require access to a wealth of established data in effectively performing day-to-day operations. Whether a background check needs to be completed or a log of criminal activity needs to be accessed, the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) databases provide the information that is vital to professionals in the public safety sector. Due to the sensitive and private nature of this data, effective measures must be taken to protect this information and ensure it does not fall into the wrong hands. CJIS: The Centralized Source of Criminal Justice Information Law enforcement and public safety agencies provide analytics and statistics that allow the Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) to monitor criminal activities both locally and internationally. As the largest division of the FBI, the CJIS is comprised of multiple departments, including: –    The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) –    The National […]

 EMS, fire, and police agencies have a wide range of incoming and outgoing data points to manage. Technology has evolved to provide these agencies with the ability to send, receive, and most importantly act on real-time data. With up-to-the-minute tracking of personnel, equipment, and other data, public safety departments are better equipped to make important decisions in improving the effectiveness of their agency. Take a look at how using data in the decision-making process can benefit your department. Recording and Analyzing Data  With MdE, Inc.’s industry-leading public safety software, you can effectively record, track, and analyze data department-wide. Whether an upcoming decision involves equipment for your officers or a change in an employee’s level of responsibility, you can access and utilize the data you need to make the most effective decision with confidence. By tracking vital information on a regular basis, your public safety department will be creating a historical […]