Justice & Public Safety
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The Laredo Police Department is expanding its use of artificial intelligence across several incoming programs — a move teased by Chief Miguel Rodriguez during last week's State of the City address.
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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.
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Sheriff Richard Wiles and the El Paso County, Texas Sheriff's Department were heavily criticized for a recent purchase of software to monitor social media for possible criminal activity.
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From next-generation 911 and FirstNet to apps and cybersecurity, organizers of the APCO Technology Forum want members to know that public safety tech is changing fast.
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Microsoft announces an agreement with the California Department of Justice indicating compliance with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) standards.
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The Department of Homeland Security has started a program that will test the accuracy of various off-the-shelf facial recognition platforms.
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A $70 million bond initiative on the ballot would fund part of a city-county inmate processing center, but Harris County needs to implement a new computer system first.
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The transit agency is outfitting buses and intersections with technology designed to get pedestrians to pay attention.
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Boston event aims to point some of the nation's best programing talent toward public-sector IT.
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Chicago's new speed cameras are now bringing in revenue, but city officials say that's not the point.
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CHP expresses concern about potential for distracted driving.
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As the traditional day of Anonymous cyberattacks nears, an IT security specialist offers tips and tricks to help agencies protect sensitive data.
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Police department's IT overhaul brings efficiencies and cost savings.
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A bill that passed last month authorized California to look for funding to develop an earthquake early warning system, but the project isn't yet a sure thing.
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The new analytics tool developed by IBM allows the Police Department to pull public data from across city departments and outside sources to help stop crime before it happens.
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LTE based in balloons may help in future disasters and other emergencies.
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The online map developed by Google.org displays emergency- and disaster-affected areas of San Francisco.
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William G. Brooks III, of the Norwood Police Department talks drones and predictive analytics.
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Day two of NASCIO conference covers public safety communications, BYOD and project funding.
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Experts say gang members use online tools to plan crimes, recruit members and threaten rivals, and online activity often leads to offline violence.
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