Urgent Action Needed: Combatting the Rising Risk in the School Bus Danger Zone
Every school morning, an invisible line is crossed that puts our children's lives at stake. Within the 10 feet surrounding a school bus—known as the "Danger Zone"—lies a growing, urgent crisis. Illegal school bus passing has increased in record numbers. The 2024 NASDPTS Illegal Passing Survey presents a dire [...]
4 Reasons Law Enforcement is Embracing Cloud Evidence Management in 2024
While DNA profiling was the monumental law enforcement breakthrough of the last century, today's advancements are driven by Digital Evidence and Big Data. As we further step into the 21st century, more agencies are strategically shifting to cloud-based evidence management systems like Safe Fleet® Nexus™. What's driving this move, [...]
June National Safety Month: Tips to Enhance Your Public Transit Safety Practices
June is National Safety Month. For those of us in the public transit industry, it’s a prime opportunity to reflect on our practices, embrace new safety protocols, and commit to creating a safer environment for drivers and passengers.Emphasizing Driver SafetyTransit drivers are the backbone of the public transit system and [...]
How To Optimize Your Bus Camera Placement & More: Key Learnings from Our Webinar
We recently hosted an insightful webinar on how to enhance school bus safety through the effective use of camera systems and how to access support resources for your Safe Fleet solutions. For real-time insight, view the full webinar here! From optimal camera placements to leveraging our online resources, here [...]
6 Advantages of Real-Time Data: Building Tomorrow’s Transit Systems Today
Transit networks are the heart of city connectivity, stimulating the economy, reducing traffic and carbon emissions. Yet, challenges including overcrowding, delays, and safety issues can decrease rider satisfaction and ridership. Public transit is constantly evolving, aiming for safer, more efficient, and seamless operations. As cities expand, transit agencies must [...]
5 Ways Digital Evidence Helps Vulnerable Populations
In recent years, the role of digital evidence in law enforcement has grown significantly. This is especially true when addressing crimes against vulnerable populations, who face a distinct set of challenges and barriers that require thoughtful consideration. Policing these groups demands a specialized approach, as individuals within them often [...]
How to Navigate the Transit Tech Landscape: 5 Steps for a Future-Proof Fleet
Public transit has evolved significantly in recent decades. Technology has played a pivotal role in shaping how people travel, revolutionizing the safety, efficiency, and overall performance of transit fleets. Today, as cities become more connected than ever, industries find themselves struggling to keep up with this dynamic landscape. Staying [...]
From Lab to Street: How to Unleash the Power of AI on Public Transit
Written by: Tom Brodsky VP, Advanced Technology Group Written by: Tom Brodsky VP, Advanced Technology Group Over the past decade, improvements in computational power, including Graphical Processing Units (GPUs), dedicated accelerator chips, and new algorithms and learning techniques, have enabled rapid advances in AI [...]
IACP Recap, AI enables greater evidence accuracy and law’s pivotal role in Smart Cities
Mark Griffin VP of Law Enforcement at Safe Fleet Mark Griffin VP of Law Enforcement at Safe Fleet Every IACP is a success, but having attended more than 20 IACP events, we can confidently say this year’s event was one of the best. [...]
5 Reasons Why Body Cameras Are Essential for Law Enforcement
Enhancing Safety, Accountability, and Public Trust An essential tool for law enforcement agencies worldwide, body cameras provide independent and reliable visual and audio evidence to verify events, document statements, and behaviors, and increase transparency with communities. Receiving praise for their potential to improve transparency, accountability, and public trust and [...]
The AI-Powered Future of Transit Safety: A Sneak Peek into APTA EXPO 2023
Redefining Transit Safety and EfficiencyIn the always-evolving world of urban mobility, one event serves as a spotlight for transit innovation and progress: the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) EXPO.At the upcoming 2023 APTA EXPO and TRANSform Conference in Orlando, FL, a presentation is promising to redefine our understanding of transit [...]
Advocating for a Smart Fleet Management System (Part 2 of 3)
Written by: Don Diego Padilla II A waste industry fleet management veteran for over 30 years, Don Diego Padilla II is Vice President of Sales at Safe Fleet Waste & Recycling, where he spearheads business and customer development activities. Written by: Don Diego Padilla II A waste [...]
Improve Safety and Response to Emergencies — Live-Streaming Inside School Buses
As millions of students in North America travel on a school bus each day, securing their safety is a serious matter. In recent years, school districts have been adopting and implementing the latest, advanced technology features on their school bus fleets to enhance the safety of their riders. From [...]
Cameras on the bus, oh what a sight. . . – a Poem
Written by: Justin Malcom This poem written by our very own Justin Malcolm, Director of Product Management with help from ChatGPT. A fun reminder of the importance of cameras on school buses Camera safety technology is the foundational safety layer every school bus fleet needs [...]
Advocating for a Smart Fleet Management System (Part 1 of 3)
Written by: Don Diego Padilla II A waste industry fleet management veteran for over 30 years, Don Diego Padilla II is Vice President of Sales at Safe Fleet Waste & Recycling, where he spearheads business and customer development activities. Written by: Don Diego Padilla II A waste [...]
Safe Fleet Helps Save Lives, Prevent Injury, and Boost Fleet Productivity
Watch our awesome new video and meet Safe Fleet, the Smart Fleet Safety Company – we think you’ll want to get to know us even better. Another day, another chance to achieve your goals, go to work or school, run errands, or simply enjoy your daily routines. But an [...]
