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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Gov. Maggie Hassan signed a basketful of bills into law by with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2017.
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Every year, bills to make it a more serious offense are ignored at the state level, usually by lawmakers who say it's government interfering in your lives.
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The SirenGPS mobile app will give dispatchers and emergency responders a much better location for emergency calls.
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The department will survey, photograph and measure car crashes with the drone, a tool that will help authorities clear the scene and reopen highways faster.
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A recent tragedy in East Tennessee is a reminder of the need to review plans and protocols for inevitable emergencies.
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Critics argue that the roadside testing device is still experimental, citing studies that show the tests are least effective at detecting impairment.
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The proliferation of ransomware has grown exponentially in just the last two years — from about five variations in 2015 to more than 100 now.
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A newly announced crime center gives officers in the field real-time, tech-enabled intelligence during large events and critical incidents.
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Whenever one of the four companies deletes a terrorism-related image or video, it will have the option of submitting the file’s unique identifier to a shared database.
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The free app, available for both Android and Apple devices, is mostly a hub of information and links to outside resources.
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The operation was dismantled as the result of a joint operation between the FBI in Pittsburgh and the National Cyber Forensic and Training Alliance.
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About $4.1 million will be for data storage and $3.6 million for the cameras themselves. The rest of the money will be used for training, licensing fees and other accessories.
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The NYPD has been making a concerted effort over the last few years to utilize the social media platform for everything from sharing fun photos to disseminating up-to-the-minute information.
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New Hampshire State Police contends that the number of distracted drivers has significantly declined statewide, but police departments in Southern New Hampshire say they're seeing as many texting drivers as before.
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A convoy of mini-satellites will use GPS to measure wind speeds at the warm surface core of tropical cyclones — where ocean meets air.
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The system is powered by a lightning network that includes more than 1,200 lightning sensors across 40 countries.
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A detailed map shows that agencies across the United States are paying substantial fees to third-party applications to learn more about the populations they are sworn to protect.
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Over the course of text conversations, sometimes 45 to 60 minutes long, counselors assess the person’s risk for suicide; provide a space for venting and validation; and help craft a plan on how the person can stay safe that day.
