Justice & Public Safety
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The towers from General Dynamics have been deployed along the U.S.–Mexico border, and they use a combination of cameras and radar, as well as training based on years of earlier footage. -
The sheriff’s office has turned off an estimated 200 automated license plate readers, indicating the devices which are part of most patrol cars do not comply with the new state Driver Privacy Act.
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Born from the chaos of 9/11, FirstNet provides a mobile phone network designed for public safety professionals. The new deal comes as the U.S. Congress considers a 10-year reauthorization of FirstNet.
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When police overuse DNA databases and facial recognition, they violate rights, often disproportionately. Policy should limit use of DNA databases and facial recognition to cases involving significant danger to society.
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A cyber attack on the NYC Law Department has prevented lawsuits about the NYPD's handling of 2020 protests from moving forward. The city has dodged questions about whether it uses multifactor authentication.
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Through a partnership with Waze, NJ Transit is working to alert drivers as they approach railroad crossings. Since 1975, 187 people have been killed at railroad crossings in the state, according to federal data.
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Criminal organizations around the world thought they were using the latest, most exclusive encrypted cellphone technology available to conduct business away from the prying eyes of law enforcement.
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Spot, a robot dog produced by Boston Dynamics, has been employed by a few police departments over the last couple of years, raising the antennas of surveillance critics. Does Spot have a future in public safety?
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Tyler is buying up a company that provides a range of corrections technology, including commissary management and video visits. Especially during the pandemic, it’s made tools like emails and texts free to inmates.
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For about two years, the Anchorage Police Department in Alaska accidentally uploaded personal information of individuals involved in traffic accidents to LexisNexis. A system malfunction caused the leaks.
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The police force of Azusa, Calif., recently experienced a ransomware attack, an event hidden from the public for months. A new investigation shows the agency also remained silent about an attack that occurred in 2018.
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The chief justice of the Kentucky state Supreme Court told lawmakers Thursday that the rapid switch to remote hearings at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic was beneficial in keeping the courts moving.
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The San Diego County District Attorney's Office has unveiled an app dubbed the "Cultural Awareness Project," which gives police quick access to key cultural knowledge for use during non-emergency interactions.
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While many tech companies vocalized their support for the Black Lives Matter movement last year, little action has been taken. In fact, some companies that supported BLM have become less diverse in terms of workforce.
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The Metropolitan King County Council unanimously voted today to prohibit county departments, including the sheriff's office, from using facial recognition tech. If signed by the county executive, the measure becomes law.
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Late this winter, an international hacking syndicate suspected of conducting ransomware attacks around the globe turned its attention to the police department in the San Gabriel Valley city of Azusa, Calif.
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Owensboro-Daviess County 911 dispatch is using new technology to allow callers to send photos and videos during an incident. The tool will help add situational awareness for first responders and could help solve crimes.
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Plus, Dayton, Ohio, rolls out a police transparency portal for public info; Howard County, Md., announces a new robust digital equity initiative; and a Florida sheriff’s office deploys tech to find wandering seniors.
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An investigation revealed that more than 40 law enforcement agencies in Minnesota used facial recognition tech from Clearview AI. Experts have raised questions about the legality and reliability of this tech.
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The Virginia Smart Community Testbed in Stafford County will test emerging technologies in real-world settings. The project is a partnership between the county and the Center for Innovative Technology.
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Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a first-of-its-kind bill that prohibits companies like Facebook and Twitter from suspending political candidates from their social media accounts during election time.
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