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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Traffic management video system in Arlington, Texas, keeps traffic smooth near sprawling Cowboys Stadium.
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The Dallas Police Department piloted anti-idling technology that operates a car's electrical system while it's turned off. Laptops, lights, radios and other equipment are powered.
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PASS ID offers a "practical solution" to REAL ID and "enjoys bipartisan support and the endorsement of the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security."
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If a crime occurs, then vehicle plates can be used to come up with suspects.
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Hillsborough County, Fla., saves paper and time with enterprise content management system.
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Participating cities plan to hire a consultant to help them go after federal grants to fund the system.
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The state's free, subscription-based emergency alert system hopes to expand to online gamers in 2010.
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California state and local officials took home technology accolades at the Center for Digital Government's Best of California awards ceremony.
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Public safety agencies have flocked quickly to the short messaging service because of its security.
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Cities nationwide have been using light-emitting diode bulbs in traffic lights to save money, but their low-heat output means snow and ice can stick to the lights.
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Forty-six of 56 states and territories not ready for Dec. 31 deadline.
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University of Southern California's text message tip program guarantees user anonymity while promoting campus security.
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A unique high school curriculum offers Houston students a career path in law enforcement and criminal justice.
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DNA tracking database monitors the collection of arrestees' genetic material to identify who must provide DNA samples.
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The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety provides near real-time emergency and traffic incident information online.
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New GIS software eliminates steps and isolates location of 911 callers on a map.
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U.S. telecommunications and public safety agencies join to test and develop new 4G wireless solutions that would upgrade emergency response communications.
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Call center improves redundancy and simplifies retrieval of recordings.
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