How can cities keep people safe?

By GovInsider

Four tips to improve your policing and justice systems.

By 2050, more than 70% of the world will live in cities. Without big changes, governments will struggle to manage this influx. More people living in cities creates new risks  - from petty crimes to murder to terrorism. This report teaches officials how they can adapt. Technology is the answer. This report focuses on using four tools to improve public safety:


  1. Cloud – share data to improve response ties
  2. Big Data – analyse new sources to improve decision-making
  3. Mobile – use sensors, smartphones and tablets to reach citizens anywhere, anytime
  4. Social – spread the word and track new problems

If you would like to know more about how to use technology to keep people safe, please download the below report: