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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Researchers reveal security flaws in the MIFARE Classic contactless smart card, used worldwide in access control and public transportation systems.
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Worcester, Mass., City Council forbids texting among councilors during public meetings, prompted by a citizen complaint.
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New York City Wireless Network goes live, providing emergency responders high-speed connectivity across the city.
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"Just like you know how to drive, [It] ought to be mandated in our future population because the world keeps getting bigger and the world is not getting safer," he said.
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Electronic medical records, all-hazards alarms and smart airplanes all have a role in disaster preparedness.
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Texas prison cell-phone penalties and Maryland speed-camera opposition.
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Sixteen states now allow the forced collection of DNA from those accused of crimes.
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According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), cyber crime was up in 2008, and if the first few months of 2009 is anything to go by, this trend is not only continuing, it is accelerating. And early indicators for 2009-February to March 2009-shows an additional 50% increase in reported Internet fraud complaints.
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311 call centers ease 911 congestion, improve call management.
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Government data security breaches include e-mail, Web site attachments.
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Culpeper, Va., uses public safety group's life-saving guidecards and training program.
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Three years later and the refusal to allow U.S. police forces such as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to take advantage of small and lightweight unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for aerial surveillance of potential crime scenes still rankles.
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Using a Web-based service, two facilities in the Oregon Department of Corrections deliver unified messages to their communities or staff.
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Text messaging 911 a positive step, but not as efficient as a phone call.
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"The world is now at the start of the 2009 influenza pandemic."
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Completed applications for the 2009 IACP and Cisco Systems Community Policing Award are due July 3, midnight EST.
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Law enforcement in St. Louis County sees significant savings from electronic filing of criminal complaints that incorporate electronic signatures and biometric officer authentication.
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Grant process also includes steps to facilitate an easier application process.
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