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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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.
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Chicago plans to hire nearly 1,000 more police officers, double their number of police body cameras, and add six Strategic Decision Support Centers at area police stations, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said during his annual budget address.
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Despite protests outside the department’s headquarters, a civilian commission is looking at guidelines for a one-year drone pilot program.
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The privately-owned drone caused Cal Fire crews to suspend their helicopter operations for several minutes.
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Like recent natural disasters in California, a sizable earthquake could leave millions without high-tech conveniences, like cellphones or Internet service.
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To date, 27 states have officially opted in to FirstNet, increasing the forward momentum behind the nation's broadband first responder network.
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Questions remain as to how many residents received alerts via smartphone.
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As the department plots its course, officials warn the technology will not be a substitute for officer performance reviews.
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