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The technology that helped investigators track one of three men accused of opening fire in the French Quarter, killing one and wounding three, has also raised criticism about the actions of an Orleans Parish judge.
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Tennessee-based technology company TransCore has been selected for a $507 million, seven-year contract to “design, build, operate and maintain” tolling infrastructure to enforce a new congestion pricing scheme.
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The department bought two new hybrid utility vehicles at a cost of $45,000 each. The hybrid patrol vehicles get better gas mileage — 24 per gallon compared with about 17 per gallon for current vehicles.
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In total, $46,000 was cut from previously reported struggling departments in the county to fund the salary of a second employee in IT and to fulfill a computer contract through the county clerk’s office.
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Last week, the city released a strategic plan detailing accomplishments, future goals and the advancement of smart city approaches for residents and vendors to understand the priorities of the Office of Innovation and Technology.
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In Garfield County, Colo., the R&D branch of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control has established the Technodrome, a drone-testing space that appears to be a national first.
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Boulder is requesting bids to build about 55 miles of the city’s fiber-optic cable backbone network, and 10 miles of fiber lateral extensions. The city is seeking to build world-class telecommunications infrastructure.
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The police department received approval from the township council Wednesday night for the purchase of almost $120,000 worth of technology to equip its nearly 40 officers with body-worn cameras.
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A proposed ordinance may require certain Flint businesses that are at risk of criminal activity to install at least three surveillance cameras, which the police can then tap into and monitor.
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Civic leaders have been talking for years about establishing a procedure for manufacturers to get the city’s permission before beginning operations. Now, a new office might be created to oversee technology deployments.
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Reports can be on any serious topic from abuse and bullying to threats, mental health, family problems or weapons that affect local students or schools. False reporting could lead to legal consequences.
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In Northern California, earthquakes have the potential to disrupt more than buildings. Water supply and infrastructure has also been significantly damaged in the past when major quakes have struck.
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Plus, Michigan launches an initiative to help residents transition to clean energy; Seattle opens applications for its long-standing technology matching fund grants program; and L.A. maps Latinx heritage sites.
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The planes could capture most of the city at any given time, and fly for most daylight hours. Detectives could then use that footage to go back in time to watch individuals and vehicles coming and going from crime scenes.
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This reverses a decades-long practice of allowing the public to listen and react to law enforcement calls in real time. The encryption goes beyond one agency, affecting 25 law enforcement and 23 fire departments.
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Pittsburg County Sheriff Chris Morris said the 26 laptops will allow deputies to complete reports from the scene of an incident — helping save on time, fuel costs, and wear and tear to patrol vehicles.
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Each year since 2020, 38-year public employee Bill Mann has focused on an individual theme designed to protect both the public and private sectors, and this year’s features weekly cybersecurity lessons.
