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County commissioners advanced a deal to expand a network of automatic license plate readers under the sheriff’s control, after much debate. A pact for AI-fueled video cameras in the jail, however, got deferred. -
Lawmakers in Louisiana are considering adding AI-generated sexual imagery, if done without consent, to the list of mandatory reporting requirements under the Campus Accountability and Safety Act.
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County commissioners approved spending $325,000 to outfit the prison and sheriff’s office with body cameras and software. And the former old jail building will a technology upgrade that includes Wi-Fi.
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The governor’s office in New Jersey announced the release of the NJ TRANSIT Rapid Action Plan, a blueprint for improvements in technology, safety, accessibility and cleanliness.
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After the City Council voted not to renew a contract for the devices, two police officers threatened to quit. Residents spoke against the renewal and the motion failed on a 3-3 vote.
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The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services has hired a vendor to aid in the transition to a new statewide 911 system. The 2028 Summer Olympics are expected to draw millions of visitors to the city.
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A new Federal Emergency Management Agency transparency requirement may help counties gain visibility into funding requests, via a dashboard. Regular deadlines are expected to drive tracking.
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The device, known as the Grappler, is part grappling gun and part lasso, and it is installed on the front bumper of sheriff’s vehicles so it can be shot onto a fleeing suspect’s back tires.
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North Dakota officials now have access to Federal Aviation Administration radar data, which supports emergency response operations, infrastructure inspection, agricultural operations and more.
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As automated license plate-reading cameras take hold at more than two dozen police departments around the state, Lowe’s and Home Depot stores there have installed the devices in many parking lots.
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The state’s fourth most populous county is testing an AI-powered call taker, to free up dispatchers for high-priority emergency calls. A full launch could come as early as this month.
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Americans reported nearly $21 billion in cyber crime losses in 2025, and within that, more than 22,000 complaints were tied to artificial intelligence, totaling about $893 million in losses.
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The new real-time, AI-backed emergency call center translation tool could help residents and first responders, according to company executives. The World Cup also could play a role in growing the service.
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A new civil grand jury report details gaps in emergency radio coverage across Monterey County, raising concerns about communication failures during fires and other emergencies.
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The Drone as a First Responder program at Kairos Public Schools, funded through a state law enforcement grant, enables the Vacaville Police Department to deploy unmanned aerial drones to emergency calls.
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The state’s top judge in its Court of Appeals warned legal filings that likely have fake information created by AI are “rapidly escalating.” These entries, she said, may be a drain on resources.
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Before the bus safety camera program was suspended last year, BusPatrol was mailing out violations with wrong information, resulting in a Miami-Dade judge wiping out 5,400 violations last spring.
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A unanimous City Council vote formalized letting the city and Jersey County share the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, and send emergency alerts to residents’ cellphones.
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Two bipartisan bills aimed at limiting warrantless access to Coloradans’ data by state government agencies have been defeated after both efforts crashed into stiff opposition from law enforcement.
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“Connect Charlotte,” an opt-in network that gives intelligence to city police, began last year. To date, more than 2,000 cameras have registered on its system, which integrates 1,363 business cameras.
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While Norwalk, Conn., Police Chief James Walsh said the city hasn't had "any negative experiences" while using automated license plate cameras, residents and city officials still raised concerns.
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