Justice & Public Safety
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The towers from General Dynamics have been deployed along the U.S.–Mexico border, and they use a combination of cameras and radar, as well as training based on years of earlier footage. -
The sheriff’s office has turned off an estimated 200 automated license plate readers, indicating the devices which are part of most patrol cars do not comply with the new state Driver Privacy Act.
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Born from the chaos of 9/11, FirstNet provides a mobile phone network designed for public safety professionals. The new deal comes as the U.S. Congress considers a 10-year reauthorization of FirstNet.
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In an effort to avoid shooting or tazing people who just need to be restrained, 15 law enforcement departments in Colorado are either using or testing a lassoing device called the BolaWrap.
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After announcing its plan to scan users' devices for photos that qualify as child sexual abuse material, Apple is coaching employees on how to respond to customers who complain about a perceived privacy violation.
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Since 2017, the Vallejo Police Department has utilized drones for a variety of public safety missions. Now, the agency will expand its drone program, with an emphasis on public outreach and transparency.
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Departments in Twin Falls County, Idaho, are not able to operate normally because of a cyber attack. Because of the local court system’s current lack of activity, 275 hearings have been pushed to a later date.
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The acquisition brings together a publicly traded company that gathers data with a startup that turns that data into intelligence — which, as it showed in Las Vegas, could be used to prevent collisions.
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Apple said it will scan devices for photos uploaded to the cloud that would qualify as child pornography. This decision raises questions about the company's previous commitment to user privacy.
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Chris Carr, attorney general of Georgia, has sided with a large coalition of attorneys general across the country. The group wants the Federal Communications Commission to take quicker action on illegal robocalls.
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Advocacy groups say they received five New York City Police Department contracts that were significantly redacted. These documents seem to violate a law that requires the NYPD to be transparent about surveillance tech.
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Thanks to a judge’s permission, Hartford County authorities wiretapped a suspect’s Facebook audio calls in 2020 for a drug trafficking case. A handful of similar wiretaps have occurred in Maryland since 2018.
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ITsimple’s newest product aims to provide what amounts to a mobile safe space for residents and law enforcement to interact. The launch of the tools comes amid recent hurdles for many community policing efforts.
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Last month, a dozen prisoners at the state penitentiary in Bismark, N.D., began taking tech training classes as part of a new program. The program is funded by a $250,000 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant.
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A panel of judges outlined some of the benefits and drawbacks of handling court hearings through video technology Thursday as state lawmakers pondered how they should make remote hearings part of standard court practice.
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A lengthy investigation that involved scouring surveillance videos and using facial recognition software connected a Harrisburg man to the shooting death of a Houston truck driver, court records state.
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As public safety agencies embrace new software, more companies are forming partnerships and networks. The deals could enable more access to life-saving data when first responders arrive on scene.
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The Washington County Sheriff's Office in New York has released a dashboard that informs the public of drug overdose trends in the local area. Multiple local police agencies shared data for the project.
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A provision in the Senate's proposed infrastructure bill will require new cars to have technology that detects drunk drivers on the road and prevents children from being left inside vehicles on hot days.
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A partnership between the federal government and the private sector has led to a new National Weather Service alert system for thunderstorms that could cause severe damage with hail and wind.
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Governing bodies in Calhoun County, Ala., are considering whether to upgrade the county's P25 radio system for police, fire and other agencies. A study about options and costs will likely be conducted.
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