Justice and Public Safety
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The local government will embark on a nearly $3.7 million capital project to refresh its computer-aided dispatch system. Officials will work with other nearby counties on an 18- to 24-month implementation schedule. -
A Thomson Reuters report has found scant use of AI among judges and other court professionals. But that also presents an opportunity amid persistent staffing shortages and growing case delays.
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Officials affirmed an expanded contract with Alabama Power to add the devices and license plate readers to power poles citywide. A federal grant to upgrade IT systems and cybersecurity will cover early costs.
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Resilient regions and organizations require well thought out disaster plans addressing recovery and mitigation. In creating them, state officials said, collaboration with other governments and communities is essential.
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While mobile IDs promise new access for people with disabilities, a "one ID, one device" model and accessibility failures threaten to exacerbate the digital divide, according to experts in the field.
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Officials are upgrading software designed to share data from police agencies, dispatchers and jail staff. A popular online log of inmate mug shots has gone dark during the update but emergency response systems are unaffected.
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By adding drones, an online listing reads, the police department would “enhance public safety, improve response times, and optimize situational awareness during critical incidents.”
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The laws will protect tech customers from shady auto-renewal subscriptions, the sale of stolen goods via online marketplaces and self-cleaning requirements for guests at short-term rentals.
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The public safety tech vendor has attracted critics opposed to its data and surveillance polices. The company’s CEO has come out in defense of the company and set fresh policies and counter measures.
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The federal government has announced plans to end the use of satellite data that hurricane experts say is crucial to tracking storms and spotting the early warning signs of rapid intensification.
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The move represents the latest example of investors putting capital into the emergency dispatch technology space, which is rapidly growing. GovWorx uses artificial intelligence to help 911 call centers improve operations.
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The L.A. Police Commission, pointing to success at other departments around the nation, has approved an updated policy letting drones be used in more situations. These include “calls for service.”
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SponsoredUse digital signage across the four phases of emergency management (prevent, prepare, respond, recover) to keep government employees and citizens informed and safe.
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A new aircraft there has room for one person, can land on water, is equipped with a parachute, and can fly at night, costing less than a helicopter as well as needing less time to get airborne.
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Drones as first responders is a growing program in police departments across the country, and Virginia Beach will soon be the first city in its region to use the technology.
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Drones and aircraft were key in Minnesota's largest manhunt, helping capture an armed and dangerous man without further violence, reflecting a broader trend of law enforcement's growing reliance on aviation technology.
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A new State of the 9-1-1 Industry report examines the barriers governments face as they work toward Next-Generation 911, including aging equipment, lack of funding and difficulty coordinating with other agencies.
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Officials in Grand Traverse County, Mich., are seeking county board approval for an artificial intelligence-powered “call taking system” that would help identify and reroute non-emergency calls to 911.
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The City Council in San Rafael voted unanimously this month to renew the San Rafael Police Department's military equipment use policy, which included introducing a new drone program.
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A real-time crime center can be a force multiplier for law enforcement. Using the power of AI and cloud-based technologies, together with a foundation of community trust, is the future of policing.
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The three devices are still being deployed in the town, the first municipality to gain state approval for automated cameras. Already, several repeat speeders have emerged, along with $21,000 from two weeks of fines.
