Justice & Public Safety
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The debate over the cameras, the surveillance infrastructure they create and who has access to the data has intensified since the major federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota this year. -
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.
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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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State legislators have introduced a bill that would activate mobile or digital driver’s licenses, and ID cards. The benefits, a sponsoring state senator said, include streamlining identification and age verification.
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The city’s commission has approved the purchase of three drones at a cost of more than $15,000. Police, who have 10 licensed drone pilots, will use them in searches, rescues, and to follow fleeing suspects.
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The advanced cameras — which have faced criticism over privacy concerns — are being installed in southwest Dallas, and officials say they will combat violent crime and bolster public safety.
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Emergency services must develop strong crisis communication plans to effectively combat misinformation and ensure that accurate, timely info is reaching the public.
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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.
