Justice & Public Safety
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County commissioners approved a contract that will begin with a free nine-month pilot, but could extend to a three-year, $2.5 million pact. Residents voiced a variety of concerns about the drone program. -
The extent of the data breach is still unclear, and city officials have said they are investigating to find out what was taken, who was responsible and how the city’s cybersecurity was compromised.
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The town Select Board unanimously approved appropriating the funds to outfit 50 police officers with the cameras and software. The cost also includes record retention equipment.
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Members of a special section of the Metropolitan Police Department gathered Tuesday at Metro’s Southeast Area Command to introduce a special member of their team: a crime fighting robot.
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The much-anticipated decision marks a significant victory for federal regulators trying to rein in the power of Big Tech and could send shock waves through the tech world.
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A new AI-powered tool called JusticeText — exclusive to public defenders — has emerged, offering a boost in analyzing case evidence efficiently to level the playing field and ensure fair defense.
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When the police department in Laredo, Texas, deployed new software, they used it to reduce firearms incidents while also mapping dangerous roads. But other lessons followed — lessons other agencies can use.
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The county’s chief executive demonstrated the new system’s coverage and use of artificial intelligence earlier this week. It uses 104 cameras on the Ma and Pa Heritage Trail to provide a nearly 360-degree live view of the path.
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Officials say federal investigators closed a criminal investigation into allegations that state police troopers potentially falsified data for thousands of traffic tickets, but seven officers may face discipline.
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As much of communication is handed over to connected devices, the newest product from RapidSOS offers processing for sensor-initiated 911 calls. The company is also focused on firefighting tech.
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The new program, which the public can access online, maps crimes in the city using 15 icons to show arson, assault, burglary, vandalism and vehicle burglaries. It retains data for up to 180 days, though precise locations are not shown.
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The drone program would, officials hope, enable law enforcement to respond more rapidly to ongoing crime scenes, and potentially help track suspects. The project has been in talks since June 2023.
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A new app that went live Monday lets residents in the Pennsylvania village get alerts and updates in real time from the police department, ask for vacation checks on their properties and send confidential tips.
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A Facebook page with more than 25,000 members, “DFW stolen cars and trucks” is a resource for people whose vehicles have been taken. It also helps offset the advent of technology that makes it easier to steal vehicles.
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The Regional Transportation District has installed a “live look-in system” on all buses, letting police dispatchers see and hear people, situations and events onboard in real-time. The move, which began last year, is aimed at increasing safety.
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The New York Police Department will install gun detection scanners at a handful of subway turnstiles this week. An advocacy group says disclosure requirements have not been met.
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The inaugural yearly report aims to address privacy and lack of transparency concerns. It shows how the Boston Police Department uses technology to prevent crime, including cellphone monitoring and cameras in neighborhoods.
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The looming release of iOS 18 promises to bring improvements to emergency call handling and dispatching. Nashville, meanwhile, has begun using a new 911 call platform designed to make life more efficient for emergency call takers.
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More than 60 percent of drivers would find it acceptable if vehicles gave an audible and visual warning when they exceeded the posted speed limit, according to a new survey from a highway safety group.
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A new lawsuit says the city has ignored its law that requires elected official approval for facial recognition use for at least four years, allowing officers to use whatever surveillance techniques they choose.
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That’s one of the main ideas driving a deal between Geographic Solutions and California prison authorities. The company’s software is helping give soon-to-be-released inmates a chance to apply for jobs.
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