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 popular backcountry skiing destination will have several sensors installed to detect seismic activity that could warn officials about possible avalanches.
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In the wake of a spate of controversial police violence incidents, departments across the country are examining officers' tactics before deadly encounters.
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Officers use technology to provide a safe environment for the educational process.
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A new ordinance prohibits use of UAVs over Levi's Stadium, home of Super Bowl 50; during sporting events at Santa Clara University; and during large events at city parks and public facilities.
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In Texas, jails in Travis and Bastrop counties have completely done away with in-person inmate visits, but it has led some to question the legality of the cost-cutting measure.
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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.
