Justice & Public Safety
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The group has raised questions about the use of the cameras by the Joplin Police Department, citing red flags about details they record that can be used to track motorists for nonpolice reasons. -
The app is aimed at providing residents and visitors of the county with quick information, jail info, mental health resources and more. It also offers users the ability to submit tips directly to authorities.
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Windsor, Conn., is turning off cameras that take photos of license plates, citing a list of concerns that includes federal agencies previously accessing the data in an effort to enforce immigration laws.
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Tribal Resources Grant Program funds the purchase of crime-fighting technology systems, basic law enforcement equipment, training and technical assistance.
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Under the grant guidelines, jurisdictions pay for the project and apply to the state for reimbursement.
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Includes statewide law enforcement data exchange, critical asset tracking, emergency medical care tracking, exercoses and training.
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FCC considers options for national interoperable public safety radio network.
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"It is imperative that first responders have a system they can rely on in situations that are potentially life-threatening."
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Renew drivers licenses, request driving records, verify state-issued ID cards through ValIDate, apply for concealed weapons permits and request criminal background checks.
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Based on surveys of attorneys and non-attorneys who have appeared before or had other professional experience with the justices and judges up for retention.
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System currently supports the Police, Aviation, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Public Transit, Street Transportation, Water Services, Human Services, and Library departments, Municipal Court and Valley Metro Rail, with more than 11,000 radios on the network.
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The highly popular smart phone runs a surprisingly large number of government-specific applications.
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Well equipped unit performs fine as a standard laptop, but fails the spill test.
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"By upgrading 911 and 311 to accept photos and video, we are bringing government accountability -- and crime-fighting -- to a whole new level."
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But Melodie Mayberry-Stewart expresses optimism that troubles can be fixed.
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"This latest round of federal homeland security dollars will enhance the challenging work already under way."
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Server sends alerts via text message, voice, e-mail and over Wi-Fi
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The next step is to use the authentication signal from the biometrics to enable or disable the firing mechanism.
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With hotline, shelter operators can check evacuees against state registry.
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"So if an employee in the system sees a crime as you've explained, they could send us an e-mail."
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Access to Social Security numbers could be purchased for as little as 97 cents per number.
