Justice and Public Safety

Public Safety Broadband Network Wins in Tax Cut Deal

February 18, 2012 - Legislation would provide $7 billion for an interoperable nationwide wireless broadband network to connect emergency personnel. But is it enough money?

Inmates Get Access to Web Conferencing Tools

February 16, 2012 - Iowa’s Dubuque County Jail is replacing its inmate video-conferencing system with a Web-based interface that will improve communications for inmates and county officials.

Georgia Tech Offers Personal Profiles for 911 Calls

February 13, 2012 - The university deploys technology that enables students, faculty and staff to develop personal profiles containing that police can access during emergency response.

New Orleans Looks Online to Combat Blight

February 10, 2012 - With help from Code for America, The Big Easy will develop a website that helps residents report on blighted areas of the city.

Police in Fort Lauderdale Turn Loose ‘The Peacemaker’

February 8, 2012 - A Florida police department unleashes mobile video surveillance.

Will Safety Issues Ground Police Use of Unmanned Drones?

February 7, 2012 - Interest in unmanned aircraft systems may be rising, but the Federal Aviation Administration has delayed its proposed regulations for their use.

Roseville, Calif., Police Department’s Crime Lab Separates Fact From Fiction (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

February 1, 2012 - Local law enforcement technology advances, but still suffers from the ‘CSI effect.’

Video Camera Networks Link Real-Time Partners in Crime-Solving

February 1, 2012 - More cities link private-sector cameras to public safety surveillance networks.

Alabama School District to Track Student Bus Riders

January 26, 2012 - Huntsville City Schools is launching a pilot program that keeps tabs on student bus use.

Cities Turn to Analytics for Targeting Habitual Criminals

January 25, 2012 - The Rochester, Minn., Police Department plans to implement IBM analytics software to help fight crime.

GPS Tracking Case Could Have Wide-Ranging Fallout

January 24, 2012 - Controversial ruling may increase police workload and lead to safety risks.

Supreme Court Shoots Down Warrantless GPS Tracking

January 23, 2012 - The opinion could have wide-ranging impacts on the techniques and practices that law enforcement agencies use when gathering evidence and investigating cases.

Louisville, Ky., Integrates Alerts into New Crime Map

January 23, 2012 - Louisville, Ky., now offers integrated crime alerts to the public in a retooled online crime map.

Missouri Courts Stay Connected With Video Conferencing

January 19, 2012 - A five-county judicial circuit has deployed a Skype-like system to allow judges to remotely preside over hearings.

Storm Puts Chicago’s New Snowplow Tracker to Test

January 18, 2012 - City government got a record amount of Web traffic when real-time map debuted.

Emergency Texts Aid First Responders in New Mexico

January 16, 2012 - Text messaging 911 situation info to cellphones is increasing the efficiency of firefighters and rescue personnel.

Green Bay Wasting Less Road Salt With New Tech (VIDEO)

January 12, 2012 - The technology wets the salt as it’s applied, which helps more stick to the road surface.

Video Camera Initiative a $45 Million Bust

January 9, 2012 - Cook County, Ill.’s ‘Project Shield’ terminated after U.S. Department of Homeland Security audit uncovers failures.

New York City Completes Major 911 System Overhaul

January 9, 2012 - Transformation integrated integrates three departments into a single system, increasing the 911 call volume the city can handle.