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Anyone arriving at the Weld County Jail on new criminal charges will be subject to a full body scan. Jail officials also plan to use the scanner if they suspect an inmate is hiding contraband. -
As Congress debates a police reform bill, law enforcement agencies across Polk County, Fla., are mulling the purchase of body cameras for their officers should such a bill include federal grants to pay for them.
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In the wake of COVID-19, California State University students could be forced to remain online for the rest of the academic year, which is slated to end May 2021, CSU Chancellor Timothy White said Tuesday.
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The Federal Communications Commission has completed the disbursement of $200 million across the nation to pay for telehealth systems to help doctors examine patients via Web conferencing platforms.
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As the Yakima School District prepares for the return of classes in the fall, a full online schooling option will be available to families, with a hybrid option or full return to campus depending on local virus trends.
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Plus, the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative announced its fourth class of participating mayors, the Code for All Summit 2020 will feature opening remarks from Code for America’s CEO, and more.
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If the council moves forward with the initiative, it would send a request for proposals to Internet providers to get the best deal, possibly offering it for free. Staff are preparing a plan for a citywide fiber network.
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New Mexico will require sheriff’s deputies and police officers to wear cameras under legislation signed into law Wednesday — a measure triggered by national and local protests against police brutality.
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After more than a year operating under an expired contract, Haverhill has come to an agreement with Comcast, which will continue to provide cable TV, phone and Internet service to Haverhill under a new 10-year contract.
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Rouses Markets is set to introduce a new unmanned drone delivery service in the fall, operating from one of its Alabama grocery stores, teaming up with Deuce Drone to conduct a demonstration.
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Los Angeles County is testing its $300 million ballot system ahead of the November general election. After a debacle with the voting tech in March, the county is hoping to revitalize voter confidence.
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There is concern among voting activists, experts and elections officials that it will take further federal investment in local election systems, voter education campaigns and ingenuity to prevent a disaster come November.
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Experts say smartphone contact tracing apps should at least include encryption, anonymity, and secure storage of any data collected. A recent study found that most apps lack privacy protection measures.
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Transportation tech company Coord is partnering with several cities to launch a handful of curbside management pilot projects. The urban real estate is much sought after in the age of ride sharing and on-demand deliveries.
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Worcester, Mass., should consider establishing its own municipal broadband network that could lead to faster, more affordable, more equitably distributed Internet access, the Research Bureau suggested in a new report.
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