Justice & Public Safety
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In the two years since the state released guidance for localities interested in speed or red-light cameras, fewer than 10 percent of its municipalities have submitted and won approval of plans. -
Responder MAX will focus on marketing, communications, recruitment and other areas. First Arriving, which has worked with some 1,300 agencies, will keep involved with its "real-time information platform."
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San Jose is the latest city whose use of the cameras to snag criminal suspects, critics say, also threatens privacy and potentially runs afoul of laws barring access by out-of-state and federal agencies.
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While Facebook has announced a plan to ban most deepfake videos to stem misinformation campaigns related to the 2020 presidential election, not all manipulated media will be prevented under the policy.
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The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project has filed a lawsuit demanding the release of records about the alleged use of facial recognition at the Times Square–42nd Street/Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
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Following a warning from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has announced that he is instructing elections officials to be on guard in the state and counties.
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The Federal Trade Commission argues that Axon’s acquisition of VieVu reduces competition and could raise prices for body cameras, while Axon argues the FTC’s structure and administrative processes are unconstitutional.
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The vehicle-mounted systems will be deployed at work zones to automatically monitor the speeds of cars and trucks. Registered owners will receive a warning letter for the first offense, followed by fines of $75 and $150.
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Lexington, Ky., and the nonprofit Preventum Initiative are teaming up to launch a new smartphone application for opioid education and prevention aimed at 75,000 Fayette County youth under the age of 18.
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Portland’s City Council voted unanimously to postpone voting on a proposal prohibiting the city from using facial recognition tech, which critics say infringes on civil liberties and often misidentifies people of color.
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Wallace State Community College has delayed the start of its spring semester classes after a cyberattack suffered this week. Fortunately, no personal data was breached, and classes will be back on January 8.
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The partnership between Fort Walton Beach Police Department and smart home company Ring Inc. may become the norm for law enforcement, acting as a digital neighborhood watch to promote vigilance for suspicious activity.
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Columbia County, Wis., aims to solve a statewide shortage of court reporters with new audio and video recording equipment. The main goal is to prevent situations in which court could not be held due to missing personnel.
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Monroe High School is beginning an expansive career technical education (CTE) drone program by using electric lenses to teach drone piloting as a response to their commitment to prepare students for in-demand jobs.
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The proposed rule change has been in the works for more than a year, and it would allow law enforcement, federal security agencies and the FAA to remotely identify drones that fly through their jurisdictions.
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After a drone strike killed a high-ranking Iranian military official in Baghdad on Friday, American cybersecurity officials warn that the response could come in the form of cyberattacks.
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A ransomware attack on Richmond Community schools has given students a few more days of holiday break. Classes were scheduled to proceed the winter holidays, but a virus froze a myriad of servers and other systems.
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The days when communities relied on sirens to warn about emergencies have passed. Advances in technology can provide officials with much more effective early warning tools that provide targeted information in real time.
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Unsolicited robocalls in the state are being met with new opposition from a special team dedicated to stopping the practice. Officials are urging residents to report the calls so they can be investigated and prosecuted.
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Visitors to the Butler County Government Services court wing now have a helpful guide to direct them to the correct courtroom for the right case thanks to the deployment of new electronic docket screens.
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Following a ransomware attack last year that had countywide implications, Potter County officials said they are anticipating a formalized IT disaster recovery process in 2020 to address such occurrences.
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