Internet of Things for Public Safety

The term Internet of Things (loT) refers to the stage in which the internet evolved and created a global infrastructure for communication between machines and people. loT has the ability to significantly improve public safety by providing real-time data, enhanced communication and automation capabilities. This paper aims to explore the overview, characteristics, applications, public safety technologies and functional view of loT in detail. It will also discuss various applications of loT across different industries such as smart homes, smart cities, industrial loT, healthcare, and agriculture.