Justice & Public Safety
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The City Council signed off on directing roughly $360,000 in state funds to the police department. Of that, more than $43,000 is earmarked for software that will let police “obtain and retain” digital evidence. -
County commissioners will consider spending more than $3.2 million over 10 years to replace body-worn and in-car sheriff’s office cameras. Software, data storage and accessories would be included.
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The local police department recently unveiled a new rooftop drone port at headquarters. The agency fielded approximately 10,000 drone flights in 2025 and expects about twice as many this year.
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The goal of the RebootSQ program is to offer inmates expected to parole a skill set that will make them employable in a high-tech competitive market.
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In event of an accident, a utilitarian algorithm would instantly calculate the number of lives at stake inside the vehicle, versus the number of lives at stake if it hits bystanders.
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By using data analytics to make decisions about pretrial detention, local governments could find substantial savings while making their communities safer.
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At the Texas Digital Government Summit, attendees cast their vote for their favorite among five mobile apps.
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The Los Angeles City Council's Public Safety Committee unanimously backed the plan for purchasing thousands of devices from Scottsdale, Ariz.,-based Taser International for $57.6 million.
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The Federal Aviation Administration has created a new category of rules for drones weighing less than 55 pounds. The long-anticipated rules would mean drone operators would be able to fly without special permission.
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The Northern California rail system will be equipped with a fiber optic network that essentially controls movements on the rails electronically to slow or stop trains before certain types of accidents could occur.
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GIS can help extend the reach and visibility of IoT data.
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As police scandals swirl in Northern California, a legislative effort to make the disciplinary records of officers available to the public comes up short.
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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has had the data readers for about a month, but they've gone unused and will continue to sit idle until a clear policy can be established.
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This system could allow a handful of police officers in a room to track critical details as incidents unfold.
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What can we learn from the tragic global events of the past 10 days? The use of social media is front and center in tracking online and offline crimes, especially terrorist activity. How can we prepare for tomorrow?
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Colorado is the most recent state to pen an agreement with Amazon Web Services for access to criminal justice cloud technology.
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The crime-fighting tool is drawing praise as a critical asset in the hunt for bad guys, but also concern in an era of growing surveillance.
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A proposed addition to the Orange County, Calif., Sheriff’s Department would investigate Internet fraud, data hacks, online bullying and child porn.
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From the police use of Stingrays to the recognition of notarized blockchain tech, lawmakers across the U.S. have trained their sights on a range of IT issues.
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Prosecutors and police say the premature release of body-camera and dashboard-camera videos would compromise criminal investigations.
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The donated device will allow city officials to search for missing persons, get a better view of natural disasters and deliver equipment to firefighters without having to abandon their posts.
