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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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.
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City councilors want specifics from Boston police on how they plan to use $1.4 million in software to track Facebook and Twitter feeds.
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In an effort to prevent sexual assaults and combat other destructive behaviors before they happen, the service launched a six-month pilot program this month for sailors in Hampton Roads, Va.
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Global Positioning System data can be used to create serious problems — even life-threatening ones — if control falls into the wrong hands, experts warn.
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The NextGen system is designed for humans and computers to work in tandem to help air traffic controllers and pilots alike handle potential hazards, whether they involve weather, other aircraft or equipment problems.
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A new type of policing is focused on fostering communication and mutual respect.
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The system uses audio sensors placed at least 30 feet above street level to determine when and where shootings take place.
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Persistent Telecom has decided to step out on its own to self-fund and build a secure, private LTE network for first responders.
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