Justice & Public Safety
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Local law enforcement praises the devices, hundreds of which are in place, for helping solve crimes. Privacy and surveillance concerns, however, persist among critics and industry watchers. -
Through electronic queueing and a pilot of drive-through court services, the governments hope to handle a rise in court transactions driven largely by an increase in traffic violations around school buses.
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A donation of more than $400,000 enabled the county police department to add two new drones to its fleet of seven. Among residents, however, concerns over being surveilled persist.
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Seismologists agree that it’s a matter of when, not if, it happens, and that the resulting damage will be incalculable in the city of more than 4 million residents and 400,000 businesses.
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As analytical tools have become more sophisticated and data sets much larger, the ability to forecast crime has grown more nuanced.
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A citizen's request for police data gleaned from scanning his license plates may be denied on the grounds they are exempt from the California Public Records Act.
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911 operators share stories of the difficulties in locating some cellphone callers.
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Small cameras worn on an officer’s vest, lapel or eyewear can capture interactions that have ramifications on several levels.
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Announcements by the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) show progress at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
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In 2013 alone, The Weather Company delivered more 150,000 weather alerts to two-thirds of U.S. adults -- and it now is targeting its reach to informing people of emergencies.
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The system uses historical flood data and weather forecasts to plan a day before a potential flood, with real-time radar updates helping responders track developments during a storm.
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The Columbus City Council yesterday approved using $69,000 in federal grant money to purchase software that will better separate multiple sources of DNA found at crime scenes.
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LAFD noted that new features will be added in the coming months, such as an intranet which will help the department communicate better internally, linking communication across stations and fire units throughout the city.
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Localities can achieve effective levels of public safety through the selective use of technology. But which technologies are having the biggest impact and why?
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Bel Air Crest, Calif., is preparing to be self-sustaining after a disaster.
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Chief resilience officers begin to guide cities toward a future that’s better prepared for physical, social and economic challenges.
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Lima Police Department has the biggest social media following in the area among law enforcement agencies, and Sgt. Andy Green knew it was the quickest way to get information to the public.
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The meeting will be followed by discussions in other states as FirstNet determines what a nationwide first responder communications network should look like.
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In today's tech-enhanced world, the Detroit firefighters' emergency alert is rather archaic: A soda pop can filled with coins or screws gets knocked over by an incoming fax. But techies are offering to upgrade the system.
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Controversy over ride-sharing companies continues as Uber pilots its BYOD program in San Francisco, Boston and Charlotte.
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Numerous new initiatives are helping enhance the state’s preparedness posture.
