Justice & Public Safety
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The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office on Monday arrested the man after he reportedly stole a vehicle from a business in east Fort Collins, set it on fire and damaged nearby agricultural land. -
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.
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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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A report offers a view of how the border might look in a future where cars drive themselves, digital personal assistants track our daily habits, and advanced video analytics can detect a driver’s emotional state.
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Several businesses and public entities have banded together to share camera feeds and sensor data in an effort to identify security threats early.
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State agencies are now required by law to screen potential hires through the federal E-Verify system to ensure they can legally work in the United States.
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The LAPD was one of 73 agencies to receive awards, which included Seattle, Detroit and Chicago.
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Police body cameras are becoming more popular, but some lawmakers want to restrict public viewing of the footage.
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The makers of the drone argue that with increased availability of traffic footage, there will be more objectivity in the case of traffic incidents.
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In North Carolina, the answer is no.
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With advances in meteorology, emergency management software and communications technology, state and local officials feel better prepared for the next big hurricane.
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After mounting public pressure for law enforcement to be equipped with body cameras, Baltimore County will roll out equipment starting summer of 2016.
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Long-time Seattle technology leader Bill Schrier will pick up where Greg Russell left off.
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The drone helps police and emergency personnel better asses situations and will not be used for any spying purposes.
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North Dakota took the tech spotlight when a law centered on police drone use allowed implementation of nonlethal weapons. The senator behind the legislation says his state may be the first with a law on the books, but other states don’t need new laws to deploy weaponized drones.
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The death of Santa Clara County inmate Michael Tyree, whose battered body was found in his cell, prompted the supervisors to take several steps toward more security and supervision.
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Police Departments in 16 Minnesota cities don't want the public to have access to body camera footage -- at least until a comprehensive statewide plan is adopted.
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The "eCourts" initiative will allow certain services to be completed online, saving time and money for the state.
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Gov. Jerry Brown will now decide on a bill that would allow for emergency responders to damage or destroy unmanned aerial aircraft during emergency operations.
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There needs to be some regulation before an accident occurs and the whole industry is brought to a screeching halt.
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Proposed tech-centric legislation tackles everything from smart vehicle safety and consumer drones to police shooting data collection.
