Justice & Public Safety
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Corrections officers spend a disproportionate amount of time on administrative tasks rather than helping prisoners in ways that improve outcomes. AI is one tool to help, but it must be implemented thoughtfully. -
The White House is expected to give the New York Police Department the authority to ground unauthorized drones around major events. The department also plans to roll out a new 311 dispatch system.
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The county's Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management upgraded its computer-aided dispatching system to one that is cloud-based and can work more easily with neighboring agencies.
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Combining dispatch services will eventually allow the departments to utilize satellite technology (similar to GPS) to locate and dispatch the closest available unit regardless of the jurisdictional boundaries of the two agencies.
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Funds to help firefighters, police, first responders communicate during a disaster.
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Most successful Ready effort yet.
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Could face up to ten years in prison for transmission of damaging code.
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"These arrests are a stark reminder for parents whose children use social networking sites."
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"When we first began to install them, many people were skeptical. But, the community began to see their worth as they effectively dispersed wrongdoers who knew their activities were being recorded."
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"We want to keep Pennsylvanians informed of the latest trends in law enforcement and give them helpful information about staying safe and ways to avoid becoming a victim."
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"Existing crime lab is so short on space that three employees are sharing one desk and other staff members have resorted to cutting mouse pads in half to make them fit; new building will provide adequate work space, evidence storage, and room to keep pace with the growing technological advances in forensic science and crime analysis."
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"Biometric technology is transforming the way we protect our borders ... New fingerprint visas are fast becoming our first line of defense against illegal immigration. By establishing people's identities beyond any doubt before they enter the U.K. we can stamp out multiple applications and identity fraud."
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"It shall be the duty of every IP-enabled voice service provider engaged in interstate communication to provide 911 service and E-911 service to its subscribers in accordance with the regulations of Federal Communications Commission."
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Do FEMA floodplain maps need better elevation data? And if they do, who will foot the bill?
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When the potential impact of shutting down all the ca.gov Web sites was realized, the issue quickly elevated, and about 2 p.m., the state activated the Emergency Operations Center.
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"Providing real time information to key decision makers and emergency personnel is critical in determining the city's response to a major event."
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Chertoff says DHS disappointed by court's decision, that Congress needs to enact immigration reform.
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New equipment, training and technological improvements for public safety programs and services.
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Technology is easy to implement and less expensive to the state than alternatives, including roadside sensors.
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Each participating agency has real-time control over what data is shared, with whom and when.
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"We all know how quickly ground transportation can break down in an earthquake or serious disaster so water transit is vital so the Bay Area will be better prepared for an emergency and its people will be safer."
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