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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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.
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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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