Justice & Public Safety
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The state legislation would allow the inmates to get remote employment with approved businesses and companies that choose to participate in the yet-unnamed program. -
The Town Board approved the installation of the cameras on municipal property at its work session earlier this week, with the number of planned cameras dropping from eight to four.
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When the Eaton Fire broke out in the foothills near Altadena, the Los Angeles County Fire Department did not have access to a satellite-based fire-tracking program regularly used by other agencies.
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Serving as a pilot program in New York as a “Digital Jury Trial Courtroom,” the upgraded courtroom is one of 12 like it on Staten Island planned for meaningful technology improvements.
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Local governments have been deliberate in rolling out and using the unmanned devices. Transparent information, one analyst said, can help law enforcement find the “big picture” and determine if drones are worth it.
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The City Council voted 7-2 to expand the use of the cameras despite vocal opposition by residents and groups worried the system will be used by federal authorities to persecute immigrants and communities of color.
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The contract, which can be terminated without cause at any time, will cost about $2.6 million for five years, as the city re-ups its use of a controversial system of audio sensors to help police respond to gunfire.
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In an effort to address delays in releasing people from jail, the Sheriff’s Office is looking to update its Adult Information Systems to be more integrated with an existing case management system.
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At an upcoming meeting, the Watsonville City Council will vote on whether to expand its contract with Flock Safety, which provides automated license plate readers to the city.
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The legislation would require state corrections to create a secure digital way to deliver legal mail. If approved, it would eliminate the last paper mail delivered to those incarcerated.
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Individuals are receiving an increased number of these types of scam messages and phone calls, officials say, with scammers using fake browser pop-ups or unsolicited phone calls to trick victims.
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Officials will use the money, from the Missouri 911 service board, to improve software and hardware redundancies, and to update GIS systems. The center serves two counties and area first responders.
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“Smart cities” were just the start. Now, as technology evolves and new threats — wildfires, hurricanes, cyber attacks — mount, system interoperability is the answer for cities that are resilient, equitable and adaptable.
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In June 2024, the central Illinois community of Effingham entered a two-year contract with Flock Safety for a total of six traffic cameras for an annual cost of $18,000 and an initial setup fee of $7,500.
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A recent incident involving the rocker and an undetected handgun in the Michigan state Capitol shows the need for better security. That need, in turn, could spark more business for suppliers of gov tech.
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With a $643,000 investment, Phoenix is now utilizing Versaterm’s AI-driven CallTriage system to help residents, shorten wait times and keep lines clear for emergencies. It went live earlier this month.
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The public safety tech provider has teamed with two other companies to help route non-emergency calls from motorists away from busy 911 call centers. The move reflects larger trends in public safety tech.
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The township will spend $399,000 in a three-year contract with Flock Safety, enabling police to field three of the company’s Aerodome drones. They will only be used to record live events in public places.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed three bills aimed at preventing sexual harassment by making it a crime to create and distribute generative AI images or videos that feature a specific person in sexual situations.
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An Illinois audit found that a popular provider of license plate reading technology violated data protection law. In response, the company paused all federal pilot projects and outlined new distinct search permissions.
