Justice & Public Safety
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The app is aimed at providing residents and visitors of the county with quick information, jail info, mental health resources and more. It also offers users the ability to submit tips directly to authorities. -
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.
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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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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.
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The bogus alert cautioned Montana TV viewers to “not attempt to approach or apprehend these bodies, as they are considered extremely dangerous.”
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Predictive policing is already in effect nationwide, but adding software that monitors social media to law enforcement's arsenal could potentially enhance officers’ ability to do their jobs.
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The Feb. 27 hearing on Broadband Stimulus grants was marked with specific allegations of waste, fraud and abuse.
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When it comes to budget and solutions, understanding capital planning is critical in planning and accounting for future expenditures.
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In its March 18 meeting, FirstNet also selected its first general manager.
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Other key points were how smart power solutions, social media and mobile applications might improve communications network resiliency in times of disaster.
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While anti-drone legislation is cropping up across the country, some experts feel their public safety potential, including in fire and rescue situations, is being overlooked.
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On Feb. 28, the FCC will hold its second National Field Hearing to examine challenges to the nation’s communications systems during natural disasters and other times of crisis.
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Here are seven ways to be more effective in delivering your emergency notifications.
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Protecting the president at the inauguration takes coordination and lots of law enforcement.
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation launches Yellow Dot program and database to store emergency contact and medical information for state residents.
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After a glitch was revealed in the Los Angeles Fire Department's computer systems, a task force found the problems went much deeper.
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A Senate committee will consider limited changes to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, which could alter how courts interpret the use of cell phone data.
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