There's no denying that this edition of our member newsletter is a jam-packed one. As coronavirus cases continue to rise, many are starting to wonder if lockdowns could return in the near future. Experts, however, just don't see this as a political reality. Don Sweeney explains why.
We're also highlighting this week the myriad challenges facing schools as they attempt to safely reopen this fall. Michael Kirby shares some important takeaways from a recent hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee.
And as communities continue to debate police reform strategies, law professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson explains why these conversations should also consider the high-tech surveillance permeating today's criminal justice system. "Technology cannot address the deeper issues of race, power and privacy that lie at the heart of modern-day policing," he writes.
And last but certainly not least, we're pleased to share with you one of the key strategies San Antonio, Texas, uses as they work toward racial equity in their community.
Get an inside look at how state and local agencies are using technologies like Google Cloud and Dialogflow to enable remote workforce collaboration and engage citizens with tools like virtual intelligent agents. Join us for the webinar on July 15 at 2 p.m. CDT.
Hear how their Battalion Chief led the department to integrate complex crew scheduling with human capital management and payroll in a unified cloud platform.
Arts and cultural organizations have experienced nearly $7 billion in losses due to the pandemic, which does not bode well for the future health and safety of communities
Cigna has created both an online support page and a free phone support line for people to find the help they need during the COVID-19 crisis. For free phone support, please call 855-287-8400.