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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The funds from the Michigan Department of Treasury must be used for the renovation and upgrading of technology and infrastructure of the consolidated dispatch center.
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After early success with 51 readers last year, the city is investing more than $530,000 to purchase more of them.
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First responders are leveraging Smart911 software to pinpoint a caller’s exact location and other pertinent information.
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A $10,000 grant from smart cities accelerator US Ignite allows drone-powered visuals from accident scenes to be viewed by necessary personnel from multiple locations.
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The pushback comes after claims Russian agents had breached some county election systems.
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Bonds in the amount of $2.7 million, if approved by voters, would pay for a needed upgrade of the police communications system.
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City officials have put the fate of the 1995 prison management system back in the hands of Rick Evans, a one-man contractor who lives in Colorado.
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The free app will help give St. Louis dispatchers more accurate locations and information when someone calls 911.
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Frequent users say the litigation filing systems leaves something to be desired when it comes to ease of use. The county and its vendor are working to address these issues.
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County welfare fraud investigators with the Department of Human Assistance use license plate reader data to find suspects and collect evidence to prove cases of fraud.
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From city planning to emergency response, the aerial technology is making it easier for municipalities on Long Island to serve the public, officials say.
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Increased wildfire activity in the state has called attention to gaps in the systems that deliver wireless emergency alerts to residents in harm’s way.
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A 40-hour course is giving students at two Mission-area high schools the training they need to operate drones for a range of public safety applications.
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RideAlong is all about giving information to emergency responders who are interacting with people who have mental health problems. The company is working with its first few customers, and it's already seeing results.
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The Tennessee Valley Authority is taking steps to secure its infrastructure against an ever-increasing array of cyberthreats.
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Officials say the portable body scanners can search large crowds for explosives and concealed weapons without creating security checkpoints.
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Maricopa County, Ariz., has already seen an increased ability to pinpoint the locations of 911 callers, especially those who are indoors, which used to be a significant challenge.
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The department says the body-worn cameras will be activated at the discretion of officers during interactions with the public.
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