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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Though the switch would be more costly than the status quo up front, officials say it would save the city money in the long term and improve the efficiency of its police, fire and emergency medical services.
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A recently passed law financially penalizes Ohio cities for using traffic enforcement cameras, but proponents of the technology point to a decline in car accidents as proof it's worthwhile.
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A number of anti-drone technologies have been taken to market, but law enforcement officials say Congress needs to step up to the plate with regulations before there is a serious incident.
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Officials say most of the money stolen in the February cyberattack against Aurora City Schools was recovered, but they would not comment on the ongoing investigation or how much was initially taken.
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A so-called smart light initiative is underway in Lexington County in an effort to move first responders through intersections more efficiently — especially in congested areas. But officials warn speed is not the only objective.
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Road safety advocates likened the estimated 3,600 people killed in distracted driving incidents each year to the 2001 terror attack and called for stronger laws to prevent drivers from using electronic devices.
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Nobody has yet figured out what the rules are for drones or what constitutes 'good manners' for drone operators. But there are legitimate reasons a drone might be near your home.
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Cisco’s platform makes its first foray into 911 response through a partnership with Carbyne, allowing call centers to collect data from both 911 callers and government-owned Internet of Things devices.
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On Tuesday, the department’s civilian oversight panel raised questions about whether the program, aimed at reducing property crime, also disproportionately targets black and Latino communities.
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The unexpected discovery of dinosaur fossils at a construction site drew in a swarm of drone enthusiasts. The increased activity prompted city leaders to pass new rules about where the device can fly without facing stiff penalties.
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The law exempts the information from public records requests, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will be kept from the public. So Ohio law enforcement officials are working out how they will handle questions of access.
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Police Chief Michael Salvador unveiled a plan to replace the aging computers — some of which run on old Windows software — saying the technology limits the ability to connect to the state Department of Justice online database for security reasons.
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Maine is among 11 states and two U.S. territories technically not compliant with Real ID but that have been granted additional time to meet its requirements, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Sutter and Yuba counties will be launching the first test of the CodeRED emergency alert system Wednesday. The system is designed to automatically notify residents by landline or cellphone in emergency situations.
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The new tech center is similar in concept to the department’s strategic decision support centers that operate in 20 of the 22 patrol districts, but this one will focus more on video and cellphone evidence collection tailored for detectives.
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The promise of an increased amount of protection has raised concerns over whether or not towns could be held liable for injuries or death caused by sharks. Officials worry such a system could create a false sense of security.
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Recent audit findings cited a lack of oversight regarding data analysis programs that relied on inconsistent criteria when labeling people as “chronic offenders,” and called into question the effectiveness of other portions of the program.
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Technology similar to that of a CT machine is set to be rolled out in airports across the United States within the next five years. Officials say the new tool will improve the accuracy and speed of the security screenings.
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