Justice & Public Safety
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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." -
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.
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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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As long as Gov. Rick Perry doesn't use his veto, Texas will enact legislation that requires state law enforcement agencies to obtain a warrant for all emails, regardless of their age.
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Training gives first responders an edge when dealing hazardous materials.
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Tightening prison security with biometrics.
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The test program equips SWAT officers with computers and cameras so when out in the field, trauma surgeons can help them respond to critical injuries.
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Several high-profile government officials were killed this year. Standing in the public light has always had its risks, but they’re higher than ever as tracking an official’s whereabouts can be as simple as following their Twitter feed.
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The San Ramon Valley (Calif.) Fire Protection District has created a foundation to help distribute its “CPR needed” notification app to rescue and fire departments across the U.S.
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With the M-Urgency app, smartphone users on the University of Maryland, College Park campus can broadcast real-time audio and video to emergency dispatchers with the push of a button.
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Wake County, N.C., EMS classes allow students to answer questions electronically so responses display in a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.
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The Manchester Police Department now uses a “hyper-local” geographic notification system to help keep citizens safe.
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Video footage will be sent to the American Civil Liberties Union and stored on a secure server.
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Norfolk, Va., is using a Web-based system to modernize data collection of storm-related incidents and damages.
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Last month's tragedy in Newtown, Conn., stirs debate about smart technologies that restrict the circumstances in which guns can be fired.
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Len Bundra, GIS director of the Toms River Municipalities Authority, thinks creatively to help those in need.
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Two new online repositories will contain a wealth of information for social workers, law enforcement personnel and volunteers working against trafficking crimes.
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The need to connect first responders via a truly interoperable public safety broadband network is clearer than ever.
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In his role as associate administrator of the National Telecommunications & Information Administration’s Office of Public Safety Communications, Fletcher will continue to interact with the state and local connections he's made over the years.
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A system tested at the 2012 Republican National Convention gave a glimpse into the possible future of public safety communications.
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Modernizing regulations, cybersecurity and collaboration are essential for states, according to the association.
