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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The police captain acknowledged privacy concerns dispelling comparisons to an Orwellian "1984" society, adding that it will serve as a crime prevention tool.
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The secrecy around problems with 911 systems highlights their strange role as a critical lifeline to police and fire departments, but one that is almost entirely run by private companies.
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The unanimously approved drone will include a zoom lens, high-resolution camera, thermal camera, training for 10 officers, mapping software, and an iPad Mini for controlling the drone.
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The federal government’s effort to change Rule 41 has become a flash point in the clash between federal law enforcement and Silicon Valley.
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White House staff, the sheriff and other law enforcement leaders plan to discuss progress on the plan around the country and best practices in building trust among residents while emphasizing public safety.
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Recently, the city integrated all of its cameras into a system called Milestone, which most major cities are using to access and organize footage.
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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?
