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Katja Ridderbusch

Katja Ridderbusch is an award-winning print, radio and online journalist based in Atlanta. She reports on public safety, law enforcement and health care topics. Her work has appeared in outlets such as Time, the Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, NPR, KFF Health News and more.

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Innovation Report
Why law enforcement must lead the school safety technology conversation
From real-time camera access to AI-verified weapons detection, an effective school safety setup depends on interoperability, clear command structure and leadership — not on gadgets alone
March 03, 2026 05:07 PM
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Katja Ridderbusch
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Real Time Policing
How police and corporate security are building a shared intelligence network
From camera integration and AI tools to encrypted information-sharing groups and World Cup planning, public and private partners are creating a two-way security ecosystem
February 24, 2026 04:28 PM
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Katja Ridderbusch
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Police Recruitment
Expanding the talent pool: How civilian hiring is reshaping police recruitment and operations
Facing staffing shortages and rising complexity, departments like Atlanta are expanding civilian leadership and professional staff roles to stabilize operations, modernize capabilities and relieve pressure on sworn officers
February 23, 2026 09:00 AM
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Katja Ridderbusch
Systems that can fail
Securing 2026: What every agency must have in place for high-risk events
The systems that can fail: Six vulnerabilities to address before major events
Large-scale security planning requires redundancy, repetition and a culture of readiness
November 21, 2025 04:56 PM
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Katja Ridderbusch
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Real Time Crime Center
Building real-time intelligence hubs to power modern policing
At the National Real Time Crime Center Association conference, law enforcement leaders outlined six trends shaping how agencies build data-driven hubs that deliver real-time intelligence when it counts
October 06, 2025 08:24 PM
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Katja Ridderbusch
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Drones
Case study: How Dunwoody Police use drones to speed response and improve officer safety
By cutting response times and boosting situational awareness, the agency is making patrol safer and more efficient
August 25, 2025 05:08 PM
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Katja Ridderbusch
San Pablo PD
The power of shared data: Building trust through collaboration and integration (eBook)
Unlock the potential of connected systems to build safer communities
July 14, 2025 03:58 PM
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Laura Neitzel
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Community Relations
Humanizing the police: A powerful community engagement strategy
Showing the person behind the badge helps law enforcement communicators counter anti-police sentiment and build public trust — but success depends on context and timing
May 23, 2025 09:56 PM
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Katja Ridderbusch
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First Responder Wellness Week
The tactical diet: How to fuel your body and brain
For first responders, good nutrition isn’t a luxury — it’s a performance tool. But cutting through trends and keeping it simple is the real key to long-term success
March 25, 2025 05:00 PM
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Katja Ridderbusch
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Real Time Crime Center
How Cobb County Police Department’s real time crime center grew from pilot program to regional powerhouse
With a focus on camera integration and community outreach, this metro Atlanta agency’s RTCC has become a magnet and role model for neighboring agencies
February 14, 2025 10:47 AM
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Katja Ridderbusch
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