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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New E911 software will compensate for new smart technology and comply with the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials International standards.
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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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According to a new survey, 81 percent of residents said that both citizens and law enforcement officials would benefit from the use of body-worn cameras.
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Amid national cries for more transparency around police shootings, the West Hennepin County Safety Department is outfitting officers with pistol-mounted cameras in place of body cameras.
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A look back at highlights and happenings in the world of civic tech.
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While some employees have been fired or resigned and a few have been prosecuted for accessing data improperly, records show that many violations don’t result in any formal action taken against the employee.
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A company in Santa Fe, N.M., is using a Twitter bot and satellite imaging to monitor wildfire activity.
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Gang files at other agencies include missing information and dead people.
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The rapidly advancing cyberattack has impacted governments, businesses and citizens, and shows no signs of slowing.
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When activated, the app immediately calls 911 and allows communication between law enforcement and first responders with those on the school premises.
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The department lost access to the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway on May 14 to shield the statewide system from damage and prevent data exposure.
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Police officials said the city’s existing system forces them to send people to other jurisdictions for live-scan fingerprinting.
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Beyond a physical inspection, what constitutes a search?
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The new facility will help the Aiken County Sheriff's Department better prepare for a variety of disasters and disruptions.
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Privacy and civil rights concerns have escalated, as the technology becomes easier to deploy and gains traction as a law enforcement tool.
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It's a small town, with 12 police patrol cars.
