-
Cities can apply for free monitoring of sewage for signs of monkeypox
August 09, 2022 | News, Public SafetyThe National League of Cities is accepting applications for the new program and will select 50 localities to participate. The initiative will build on efforts to track Covid-19 in wastewater.
-
State and local law enforcement may get drone detection authority
August 02, 2022 | News, Public SafetyThe legislation introduced in the Senate would also establish a list of authorized detection equipment to ensure governments purchase approved technology.
-
AI can be a first line of defense in fielding 988 calls
July 28, 2022 | News, Public SafetyAs the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is being rolled out, most localities are still unprepared and understaffed.
-
Amazon admits to giving police ring footage without owners’ permission
July 15, 2022 | News, Public SafetyThe smart-doorbell company, which has partnered with more than 2,000 law enforcement agencies, said in a letter that it shared multiple videos with police departments without first seeking user consent.
-
FBI, LA County target rogue drones upending firefighting efforts
July 11, 2022 | News, Public SafetyThe new drone deterrent system can quickly identify and locate drones interfering with firefighting operations.
-
Lawmaker questions community doorbell surveillance
June 16, 2022 | News, Public SafetySen. Edward J. Markey wants more information on “invasive data collection and problematic engagement with police departments” of Amazon’s subsidiary, Ring.
-
Legislation sets penalties for drone misuse
June 15, 2022 | News, Public SafetyThe Drone Act of 2022 would set new federal penalties for drone operators who weaponize drones, disrupt emergency operations or use the technology to deliver contraband into prisons.
-
For mental crises, send a pro not the police?
June 10, 2022 | News, Public SafetyEvidence from a pilot program in Denver suggests that providing mental health support for nonviolent emergencies can help reduce crime and save money.
-
NIST offers $1 million for next-gen incident command dashboards
June 08, 2022 | News, Public SafetyTeams that use advanced technologies to improve the quality, usability and functionality of incident command dashboards for first responders can earn up to $1 million in the Command Dashboard Integrating Next-Gen, or CommanDING, challenge.
-
Smart cameras automate recording, boost police transparency
June 07, 2022 | News, Public SafetyUpgrades to cameras in New Hampshire’s State Police cruisers and officer uniforms will simplify camera recording duties and ease uploading footage to secure cloud storage.