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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Parents filed a class action lawsuit against a district, board and superintendent in Pennsylvania alleging privacy invasion of children's actions at home.
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With federal funding support, the county plans to enhance public safety efforts with centralized communications upgrades.
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With new a screening vessel, a helicopter with a radiation-detecting module and a WMD-sniffing dog, port authorities bolster line of defense against terrorists.
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Sweeping plan would overhaul U.S. broadband and make it the nation's primary communications network.
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High-definition cameras attached to communications towers are being used to spot and assess wildfires in California.
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Designed to combat crime and terrorism, the latest biometrics devices signal the future of law enforcement.
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Growing emergency communications system serves more than 450 state, county and municipal agencies.
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The Spectrum Dashboard allows users to browse, review and analyze spectrum data as it relates to broadband deployment, both locally and nationally.
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In a rare interview, FEMA's top administrator, Craig Fugate, talks about the Haiti earthquake, technology and the ethics of being a responder.
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As the Fayette County attorney's office goes paperless, computer network gives lawyers instant access to specific files.
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Seismologists create an early warning system to alert Californians before an earthquake occurs.
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Transportation agency launches online forum to solicit public feedback, discussion.
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City partners with educational institutions in applying for federal stimulus funds to install 220 cameras.
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The Arizona Supreme Court unifies lower courts on one digital filing system, hosting some documents centrally and others locally.
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The Lee County (Ala.) Sheriff's Office enhances realism with new simulation training program.
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To better manage emergency call stats, U.S., state and local governments look to deploy Web-based 911 management system.
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The Durham, N.C., 911 Center adopts software that shows 3-D, aerial images of buildings, highways and other structures, gives first responders better picture of the incident scene.
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Washington, D.C., tracks water assets to streamline inspections and aid firefighters in emergencies.
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