Justice & Public Safety
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Questions about fake legal citations created by artificial intelligence and overlooked due to lawyers' lax proofreading are currently before the Connecticut Supreme Court. -
The FBI is warning about a new type of crime that targets ATMs around the country that uses malware to force a cash machine to dispense money without a legitimate transaction.
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The country’s long-simmering tension between security and privacy is ratcheting up this year in statehouses, as mass data collection and surveillance technology become ubiquitous.
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The new bill introduced to Michigan's House of Representatives will require Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers to wear body cameras.
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New Yorkers may soon have a much better understanding of how the NYPD uses technology to conduct surveillance, track cellphones and maintain its facial recognition database.
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A new crime victim rights web page launched by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel aims to educate crime victims of their rights and guide them through the legal process after a crime is reported.
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As more police agencies and other operations turn to drones, the skies are increasingly crowded with the machines. Involi’s new platform, now operating in Dallas, uses real-time data to help keep those skies safe.
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Tucked away in a small room, a band of data analysts are putting technology to use to help solve crimes in real time — without leaving their desks.
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In a major belt-tightening measure, Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr. said he's ending a $400,000 annual contract with a company that's provided the city for 18 years with sensor technology.
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The Eureka City Council tossed a contract to install 21 automated license plate reader cameras throughout the city at a Tuesday meeting, with a vote that came after public opposition to the tech.
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A global survey of law enforcement reveals the top tech tools, from those empowering criminals to those aiding law enforcement. The North American data reveals unique challenges and priorities.
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Police there are preparing to use high-definition camera systems, license-plate tracking, software powered by artificial intelligence and a nationwide law enforcement surveillance network.
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A group of retired police chiefs is urging New York state elected officials to back a bill in Congress to preserve the AM radio in new cars as a simple means to get word to the public in emergencies.
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The state plans to use a $13.2 million grant from the federal government to standardize interagency crash data, improve its quality and make it easier to access. Funds may also be used to automate data sharing.
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Watch Duty’s success raises questions about why citizen-led tech is outpacing government emergency response efforts. The company’s co-founder explores the lessons agencies can learn from this citizen-driven model.
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey wants Massachusetts to join nearly two dozen states taking pictures of traffic violators who run red lights and make illegal turns.
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Most departmental searches are done via the Northeast Ohio Regional Fusion Center, an interagency intelligence group. The center’s policy on facial recognition, is one of just a few in the area.
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Cities would be prohibited from contracting with vendors to collect speeding fines from automated traffic cameras under a proposal that took its first legislative step Tuesday at the Iowa Capitol.
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At a Community Police Review Board meeting, Modesto Police Chief Brandon Gillespie attributed an apparent leap in traffic stops in 2023 to software issues that affected data reporting in 2022.
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Officials in the southern Illinois city’s public works and fire departments are collaborating to augment usual inspections with clear aerial views of any damage. Their work could become a disaster response and recovery staple.
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An app built on a ranch in rural Sonoma County, supported by solar panels, satellite Internet and a small nonprofit team, is a critical tech hub for free and reliable info about the Los Angeles fires.
