Justice & Public Safety
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The Osceola County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of new portable and dual band radios at a cost of $330,552 during its meeting Dec. 16, by a vote of 5-1. -
The new unit, part of the Office of Information Technology Services’ statewide strategy, will focus on New York State Police’s specific needs while preserving shared IT services like AI and information security.
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The City Council has approved a three-year, $200,000 contract to install the surveillance devices. Data collected may be used by other state and local law enforcement at city discretion, the police chief said.
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Though officials say calls should still be the primary option in an emergency, texts can now be received at the 911 center.
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Data shows the law enforcement tools seldom match plates linked to criminal cases, but agencies say the tools help with active investigations.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies is donating millions to upgrade the city’s crime-fighting technology.
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While plans for the technology use already exist, city leaders say a policy must first be developed for the drones to govern their use before being implemented.
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The sheriff's department bought two drones and a trailer that has been converted to a model flight station through forfeited money and community donations.
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Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has announced $35 million in funding for a second building at the Hull McKnight Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center in Augusta.
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The FirstNet Colorado Governing Body has made a conditional contract award to partners that could help the state stand up an independent public safety communications network — but a final decision whether to join FirstNet looms.
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Technologies, like 3-D printing, and do-it-yourself kits often circumvent the state’s tough laws.
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The Council President Jason Williams sees the cities public safety budget rise, but no official changes being made.
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Officials hope citizens will register the cities AED devices throughout the app.
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The highway program will scan license plates and automatically fine drivers traveling without insurance.
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Despite a 1990 law that mandates data collection on hate crimes, the FBI’s count remains only a fraction of what an annual national crime victims survey estimates the real number to be.
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Gov. Nathan Deal accepted FirstNet and AT&T's plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state's public safety community.
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The partnership will allow tribal law enforcement increased access to criminal information systems.
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The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights partnered with Upturn to release an updated scorecard that evaluates the civil rights safeguards of police body-worn camera programs in 75 U.S. cities.
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Citizens affected by the fire use social media sites for safety updates, connectivity and support.
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The two providers of dedicated public safety wireless communication networks aim to launch in 2018, though full build-outs will take more time.
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The process to revamp the outdated Wireless Emergency Alert system started in 2015, but was delayed by industry objections.
