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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Flock’s Nova platform for law enforcement reportedly used data gained from breaches. In response, the gov tech supplier is defending its product evaluation process and says it won’t use information from the dark web.
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The city is calling for tech companies to send proposals for such a program, via a request for qualifications. In it, officials suggest drones might be first on scene to 911 calls, better informing emergency crews.
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The technology is increasingly being used by state and local police agencies, and lawmakers are considering a proposal that would limit and regulate their acquisition and deployment.
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Flock Safety, a license plate reading tech firm that recently bought a drone company, is taking heat over the data sources for its new platform. It’s not the only law enforcement technology attracting concern.
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Government Technology analysis of IC3 data reveals which states lead in government imposter scam reports. Are governments leveraging technology enough to protect citizens from digital impersonation?
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Emergency dispatch officials in Fairbanks, Alaska, the interior’s most populous city, have moved to a cloud-based communications platform for increased resiliency. Doing so enables staff to work remotely if needed.
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The scam uses AI-generated text and voice messages to establish rapport with potential victims as a means to gaining access to personal information, often sending the victim a link to click.
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Connecticut lawmakers on the state and national level are pushing for new Internet-related legislation aimed at protecting children, citing a state insider investigation.
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The online tool makes information available on every neighborhood in the Pennsylvania city. Years in the making, it includes data dating to Jan. 1, 2024, with near real-time updates, and may add older details.
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The state’s National Guard has donated five devices to local law enforcement to assist it in combatting drug trafficking. The components and software will aid in managing mobile device data and extracting information.
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The City Council is considering adopting a range of new security cameras. Public opinion on the devices, however, has been mixed, both in emails to the city and testimony. A decision could come as soon as next month.
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Users can go to Midland County’s new app to access information online rather than calling the jail to see if someone is there or to learn what their bond is, among other functions.
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The agency is seeking feedback on its idea to bring more precision to emergency call locations in hopes of helping first responders. The proposal reflects larger trends in the public safety space.
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The North Bergen Police Department has become the first in Hudson County to launch a cutting-edge drone unit, integrating unmanned aerial systems into its public safety operations as a first responder.
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State officials are pitching a plan to businesses and hoteliers that would enable it to have real-time access to their private security camera footage. One goal is to address an ongoing shortage of law enforcement officers.
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The GPS launchers allow police officers to find and arrest suspects later without having to pursue them in dangerous, and sometimes deadly, high-speed vehicle chases on public roads.
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The system’s security chief says he's working to set up a system to detect potential crimes in the subway, improving police response and, ideally, reducing danger for riders. It’s the latest use of AI on mass transit.
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The Niagara County, N.Y., municipality will receive at least eight license plate readers to install around town, something Police Chief Frank Previte said would be used to help solve crimes.
