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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The tech is there in some cases, but emergency managers are slow adopters.
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Union leaders say policies and privacy concerns must be addressed before the technology is implemented.
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ProjectNOLA is working to put surveillance cameras on more than 100 places of worship around the city to bolster the cameras network used by police.
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But the ACLU is seeking more stringent controls over use of cell-site simulators such as StingRay and Triggerfish, citing concerns about the broad collection of data from private citizens.
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This week, county commissioners approved a $68 million contract with the city and Motorola that will upgrade the outdated radios and provide maintenance for 15 years. The city council is set to decide on the project next week.
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New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announced his state will opt out of FirstNet's dedicated communications network for first responders and build its own with Rivada Networks LLC — an option also under consideration in Colorado.
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State emergency call centers are now capable of receiving text messages, allowing for expanded access to people with hearing or speech disabilities.
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Authorities are compiling a voluntary database of homeowner security cameras to leverage as investigative resource.
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The county commission voted to purchase upgraded radios that will allow the exchange of better location data.
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A Las Vegas PD study on body-worn cameras is positive and shows the department saved money.
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The city council approved a five-year contract for the cameras, supporting software and data storage.
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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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