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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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Five years after the first red light camera was installed, the city does not appear to be tracking data on whether the cameras have improved safety at monitored intersections.
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Smart Columbus, one of the organizations behind the city’s innovative work, took up a significant amount of space during this year’s Columbus International Auto Show with a selection of alternative fuel transportation options.
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Nath has joined nonprofit City Innovate Foundation as its co-executive director. His former deputy Krista Canellakis has replaced him as chief innovation officer. -
A large earthquake has the potential to set a city like Los Angeles back by several years. One legislator wants to see the rules change to make buildings more resilient.
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A new startup might be the key to identifying the neighborhoods most affected by drug use.
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A judge has granted a convicted gang lord the opportunity to prove the secretive Palantir Technologies software, called Gotham, offered prosecutors exculpatory information on him that was never shared with his attorneys.
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While the FBI is getting swamped and prioritizing bigger cases, most local and state law enforcement agencies are not equipped to track down cyber crooks.
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Lawmakers have rejected the idea of banning the technology, instead opting for strict regulations. But some say they won’t abide until all the cameras are gone.
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Des Moines County Information Technology Director Gina Erickson submitted her resignation after heated debate with county supervisors.
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He hasn't yet said where he's going, and the city has not named a successor.
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The new system is expected to expedite voter check-in at polling sites across the county while saving thousands of dollars.
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Faulty solar-powered batteries in 280 parking meters are believed to be behind the failures and resulting tickets.
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After complaints from citizens about unwarranted late fees and billing problems, the city is pivoting to a new software and kiosks in city hall.
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Authorities asked county officials for their help in funding the rollout of a data-sharing platform, license plate readers and personnel to fight violent crime.
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Governments at every level are looking into moving information, tools and processes to the cloud, but public-sector officials warn against writing off data centers anytime soon.
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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.
