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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While proponents of the legislation argue it would protect the rights of victims, critics say it goes too far.
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Though the county courts have used the virtual system for the last 15 years, technical problems are prompting officials to modernize.
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The smartphone-based application allows residents to anonymously report crime tips to participating agencies.
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Security cameras in the county’s high-crime areas are becoming more pervasive, giving law enforcement agencies better tools to work with.
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Though city officials cleared the way for the use of the devices, a policy must still be developed for their implementation.
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Police understaffing and a considerable crime rate have driven some residents to social media to solve crimes, like burglary and auto theft. But officials warn the trend is not only dangerous, but could impact the prosecution of the criminals.
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Wireless carriers will now be expected to target emergency alert recipients more specifically.
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Oklahoma may have signed onto the national first responder communications network, FirstNet, but they aren’t getting their hopes up about what it will mean for local departments.
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The limited pilot involves 30 troopers, and will be paid for with a $52,000 federal grant.
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More than 30 police officers received training on the devices following the Board of Police Commissioners' unanimous approval last month.
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Since the system’s launch Oct. 26, officials are already noting improvements in how they handle emergency calls for service.
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One company thinks so and has already deployed nearly 50 robotic patrols in 10 states.
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Many other cities require off-duty officers working security gigs to wear the department-issued devices.
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Using machines to translate text and its meaning has been a point of contention among rights groups, social media companies and law enforcement.
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In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, city officials are considering how to upgrade emergency communications channels.
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The company says the product will automatically match digital evidence with crime logs and case files in other systems.
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Questions were raised about the accuracy of the in-house DNA analysis software.
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Despite finding a place in the county's 2018 budget, one commissioner cited concern that the technology is too new and controversial.
