Justice and Public Safety

Just five days after Jefferson Parish, La., sheriff's deputies wearing new body cameras shot and killed a man in Marrero, the two officers have been fired and arrested on manslaughter charges.

The Legislative Analyst's Office is urging state lawmakers to re-examine the use of ID.me, an identity verification network, in the fight against unemployment insurance fraud. The LAO also noted successes with the system.

West Virginia's House Judiciary committee has approved bills related to autonomous delivery robots, the posting of unauthorized nude images online and surveillance technology in medical marijuana facilities.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced last week his state would accept cryptocurrency for tax payments by this summer. We discuss whether the move is all hype, or if there's something more to it.

Los Alamitos is the latest city to join a surveillance network that captures license plates in Orange County, Calif. Critics have raised concerns about how agencies uphold people's rights while using such tech.

A new bipartisan proposal in Congress would make social media companies susceptible to lawsuits from attorneys general for harm done to minors. Platforms would also need to disclose more data.

Concerns about spreading infections during the pandemic have led to an explosion of QR codes. The codes might be convenient, but criminals are now devising ways to steal information through them.

An AirTag, an Apple device intended to help people find lost items, can be used for "unwanted tracking," according to a handful of reports about how bad actors are using the product.

As part of a legal settlement, the Baltimore Police Department and Persistent Surveillance Systems, the company that supported the department's spy plane program, will delete all spy data unless it involves an open case.

By utilizing stolen credentials and engaging in spearphishing, hackers backed by Russia have been able to infiltrate U.S. defense contractors of various sizes and swipe "sensitive" data.

Luke Stowe, CIO for Evanston, Ill., gained a new title at the beginning of this month: acting deputy city manager. Government Technology spoke to Stowe about what this extra role means for him and his city.

Adopting a zero-trust approach has helped the courts secure remote and hybrid operations and limit how much damage a potential hacker could wreak, says New Jersey Judiciary CIO Jack McCarthy.

An effective data-sharing platform can unite seemingly disparate information across state government organizations to help social services agencies identify, prosecute and reduce human trafficking.

The Owensboro Police Department's plan to deploy body cameras is currently on pause due to supply chain delays. The city is hopeful that the delay will only last another few weeks.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that a partnership between the New York Power Authority and AT&T will pilot FirstNet as a wireless LTE solution. The project aims to enhance the state's emergency response.

According to the Washington Department of Licensing, hackers indeed stole Social Security numbers and other personal data from at least 650,000 individuals through a data breach that might have occurred late January.

According to a report, millions of gallons of sewage were dumped into the Santa Monica Bay in summer 2021 due to preventable issues, such as unheeded warnings and outdated equipment.

The funds will allow law enforcement in the state to acquire gunshot detection technology. Though increasing in popularity, the systems have raised equity concerns for their placement in communities of color.