| Verizon Launches Public Safety Advisory Council Event Series Building on prior investments in the market for first responder technology, Verizon is giving public safety agencies a chance to hear from its advisory council on pressing issues in the field. Contactless Transit Fare Systems Are in High Demand The novel coronavirus has prompted some transit agencies to reimagine how they accept fares. Efforts to keep transit staff and riders safe, while serving the “unbanked,” are giving new payment solutions a foothold. UI Fraud Rises as Relief Funds Go to Bad Actors (Contributed) While the Paycheck Protection Program is intended to help keep businesses afloat during the economic uncertainty of the pandemic, the impact of those looking to take advantage of the system can reach the local level. | 