Justice and Public Safety
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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. -
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 Ohio Supreme Court is set to deliver a nearly $143,000 grant to Preble County for upgrades to its case management system. The money comes from a pot of $2.9 million in grants for 47 projects in two dozen counties.
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Bans on facial recognition are supported by advocacy groups such as the ACLU, plus artificial intelligence experts who have called for further safeguards before the technology is used by law enforcement.
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Faced with soaring costs and insurance restrictions, Minnesota diabetics are turning to Facebook, eBay, Craigslist and other lesser-known markets where they can offer medication they no longer need and ask others for help.
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Many government scientists say certain storm warnings may vanish if the Trump administration’s FCC pushes forward with plans to auction off radio frequency bands adjacent to one that weather forecasters use.
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Fort Lauderdale’s e-scooter program is in the spotlight, as city leaders weigh whether to impose new rules to make scooter riders and other pedestrians safer. So far, 74 riders have been injured and one killed.
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Blueforce Development is actually the second company to try the concept out in recent years, but its app plugin would allow users to integrate with facial and object recognition software for the video they stream.
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Legal settlements involving state agencies will soon be posted online, ending a long-standing process that required public records requests. The new system will post documents as soon as the law allows.
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The Pennsylvania Instant Check System, or PICS, is used to determine if a person is eligible to buy a firearm or obtain a concealed carry license. State officials say they want to ensure the system works as it should.
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The department is short hundreds of officers and has struggled in recent years with response times. Officials hope the online reporting system will help speed response times to emergency calls.
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The policy allows officers in the Indiana city to use their discretion when it comes to recording interactions with the public. A fatal officer-involved shooting Sunday left questions a video record might have answered.
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A recent ACLU of Massachusetts poll of residents showed that nine in 10 voters support government regulation of facial recognition technology. A state moratorium on the tech had 79 percent support.
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The case of a former fire department lieutenant who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in April has prompted city investment in nearly 40 surveillance cameras and a keycard entry system.
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In the past, visitors to the Cambria County Courthouse had to turn cellphones off when court was in session. Now, cellphone and personal electronic devices must be surrendered to sheriff’s deputies.
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Judges are able to access any file from their benches, saving time on looking for documents and records that are not immediately at hand. Electronically filing also helps reduce storage-related issues.
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Plus, NYC’s deputy chief technology officer goes to work for the state; Grand Rapids, Mich., nets an accolade for data-driven governance; the White House OMB releases a federal data strategy action plan; and more.
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The city’s special weapons and tactics team will be required to follow the same guidelines that govern patrol officers’ use of body cameras, which require the cameras to be activated for most interactions with civilians.
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A pair of lawsuits allege the company saves the voiceprints of children from Alexa devices without permission, a move the complaints argue violates recording laws in several states and Washington, D.C.
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The integration of 3-D location technology with computer-aided dispatch promises to give police, firefighters and other emergency responders the ability to track their teams indoors with floor-level accuracy.
