Justice & Public Safety
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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. -
A bipartisan, two-bill package would define the systems and set limits on how they collect, store and share data. The information could only be kept 14 days in most cases and its use would be prescribed.
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The county board approved a renewal of a Kane County Sheriff’s Office contract that includes 25 license plate reader cameras. Undersheriff Amy Johnson said the devices help “a tremendous amount."
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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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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says it's working to streamline the grant process and fund projects that have staying power beyond a single grant cycle.
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MassGangs database helps Massachusetts police departments share information on gang activity.
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New data exchange standard could eliminate more than 32 million 911 calls nationally.
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Iran sparks a social media revolution.
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New siren signals might be confusing to residents.
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Broadband Advisory Council, and the Wireless E-911 Board.
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Increased officer safety, improved efficiency and reduced paper use among benefits seen.
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Consortium under consideration could give public safety agencies a unified voice in pursuing funding for broadband networks.
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Wireless network will enable telecommuting, which could mean more people will show up for jury duty, official says.
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"I believe ... we will save the lives of some young girls in Missouri this year."
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Camera locations provide a warning when a motorist is approaching one of the camera-equipped intersections.
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California Public Safety Communications (CAPSCOM) Strategic Plan expected in May 2010.
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FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate said changing language and redefining FEMA's and the public's roles in mitigation are looming challenges.
