Justice & Public Safety
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San Jose is the latest city whose use of the cameras to snag criminal suspects, critics say, also threatens privacy and potentially runs afoul of laws barring access by out-of-state and federal agencies. -
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office is set to receive a new remote underwater vehicle after getting approval from county commissioners on Tuesday.
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Thurston County, Wash., commissioners are currently considering regulating the county’s acquisition and use of artificial intelligence-enabled surveillance technology with a new draft ordinance.
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According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Russia-backed hackers had their sights set on a nuclear power plant in Kansas as part of a plot to take control of critical infrastructure.
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The new web-based database will allow different agencies to use the same system. The 45-year-old system that's being replaced is remarkably advanced, however, despite its long history and old coding.
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Charges have been brought against more than a dozen individuals in Oregon who attempted to apply for more than $180 million in fraudulent federal relief money. Investigators expect to find more fraud in the coming years.
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Crisis intervention training in Bucks County, Pa., now utilizes virtual reality to give police officers a more realistic view into interactions that involve individuals with mental health challenges.
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A recent warning from President Joe Biden suggests that Russia-backed hackers could be waiting on a timely order from President Vladimir Putin before unleashing havoc on their enemies' computer systems.
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Since last summer, Los Angeles County has addressed the opioid epidemic by striving to distribute 100,000 doses of naloxone, which can save a user's life in the event of an overdose.
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Calif. Sen. Mike McGuire is pushing legislation that would require the California Public Utilities Commission, which regulates utilities like PG&E, to develop a program to hasten the burial of power lines.
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The Massachusetts Facial Recognition Commission released its recommendations to the Legislature for using the controversial technology, including strong limits on when local police may use facial recognition.
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The communications gear company, fresh off a Q4 revenue gain, wants to help first responders better communicate via smartphones. The move reflects the technology changes taking place among police and fire professionals.
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Body camera footage captured by a sheriff's deputy in Emmet County, Mich., provides some insight into how a small group fueled by misinformation attempted to take election data from a county office.
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In San Antonio, COVID-19 slammed the brakes on in-person trials for 13 months, causing a backlog that at its height was about 50,000 cases. Some attorneys embraced remote practices while others shunned them.
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Connecticut lawmakers, both Democrats and Republicans, advanced a bill that would require parental consent in order for any person under the age of 16 to use social media like Facebook or Twitter.
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The Pittsburgh Task Force on Public Algorithms has released recommendations for county and municipal governments that are interested in using automated systems for better decision-making.
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Baltimore Police Department will use a new crime reporting system, joining law enforcement agencies across the country that have taken the same step, all of it as part of a change required by the federal government.
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As part of a new initiative to crack down on gun violence in the city, Mayor Eric Adams has reinstated the NYPD’s anti-crime unit. Officers are now equipped with new training and technology to maintain accountability.
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The Oakland Police Department will launch a new drone program to aid missing person investigations and de-escalate conflicts. However, the move is raising eyebrows among privacy advocates, who see the tech as invasive.
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Cleveland County commissioners recently approved a $36,000 annual contract that will provide updated devices that monitor county jail detainees' heart rate variabilities and motions.
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Fresh off a funding round, the tech provider is helping the department bring its policy revision and compliance work into the cloud. The move reflects a larger push toward unified platforms for local government.
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