AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Safety Tech & Accountability: Providence’s independent review of the Brown University mass shooting says the response was “highly effective,” but flags tech and coordination gaps like delayed camera access, radio failures, and disconnected systems—plus 18–19 recommended fixes before the next major incident. Opioid Care on the Move: A Rhode Island mobile opioid treatment unit is reshaping access to medication for opioid use disorder, with a new study detailing how the bus model works in Woonsocket and where structural barriers still threaten scale. Education Infrastructure & Digital Rules: Peace Dale Library’s renovated Community Learning Center is reopening after months of construction, while Westerly Public Schools adds a new cell phone ban for students under a state law. Cybersecurity Funding: URI secured $4.8M in NSF grants to expand cybersecurity education, including a track focused on securing AI systems. Ocean Tech in Newport: Ocean Business USA is set to debut in Newport in 2027, aiming to bring 1,500 ocean tech professionals and 100 exhibitors. Energy & Grid Planning: Maine regulators approved an 800-MW onshore wind project and a 111-mile transmission line to connect power into the New England grid. Surveillance Backlash: Coverage continues on Flock automated license-plate reader controversy and local pushback over how the data is used and shared. Meta Teen Safety Deal: Rhode Island is set to receive up to $64.5M under a Meta settlement targeting addictive teen social media features.
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