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Washington lawmakers want to regulate license plate readers
State law is silent on the increasingly popular surveillance technology, sparking concerns over immigration enforcement and public disclosure of personal data.
Newsom just vetoed a bill to regulate license plate readers — even as fresh evidence of misuse emerges
The measure would have required regular purges of license plate databases and regularly audited how automated readers are used.
North Dakota attorney general says AI a priority for next wave of criminal justice professionals
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley said law enforcement and prosecutors need to be prepared to combat crimes committed using artificial intelligence.
Feds vote to move forward with cellphone jamming, a longtime priority for South Carolina prisons
A plan to allow cellphone jamming in state prisons can move forward, the Federal Communications Commission decided Tuesday.
Providence opens Rhode Island’s first ‘real time crime center’
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island warns the system could normalize constant surveillance and threaten privacy rights.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams uses free internet program to expand police surveillance
The Adams administration is using its flagship broadband program to give police real-time access to NYCHA camera feeds — without telling anyone.
Wyoming cops add remote counselors to some mental health-related calls
With a $2.4 million grant, a growing number of sheriffs and police departments will try telehealth for some of their most challenging encounters.
NYPD Bypassed Facial Recognition Ban to ID Pro-Palestinian Student Protester
Barred from using Clearview AI, NYC police relied on a marshal in the fire department to run a search that turned up photos of the student at his high school graduation.
Facial recognition technology stirs more controversy in Milwaukee
A local law enforcement agency is facing public criticism over biometric surveillance plans.
New data dashboard aims to help police, policymakers tackle crime
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has released a data tool to improve crime reduction efforts and increase data transparency in communities.
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Texas lawmakers want to spend millions on Child ID kits. Experts say there’s no evidence they work.
Texas legislators slipped millions for child ID kits into a 1,000-page budget proposal. The move comes two years after they quietly cut funding for such kits following a ProPublica and Texas Tribune report that showed there’s no evidence they work.
Tech companies partner to help agencies cut through digital evidence backlogs
A new initiative aims to address workforce shortages among law enforcement agencies that impact their ability to efficiently manage digital evidence like body camera footage.
Survey: Law enforcement surveillance technology is rapidly progressing, but AI raises concerns
A recent survey has found that as artificial intelligence tools are developed, law enforcement and local officials in Michigan are raising concerns over privacy and accuracy.
The New York State Police are feeding ICE a gang database
For 20 years, the state police have been quietly building a database of suspected gang members — and they’re feeding it to Donald Trump’s administration.
Lawmaker seeks to establish guardrails, ‘some accountability’ around artificial intelligence
The proposed bill would also prohibit law enforcement from using AI to generate police reports or teachers from using software to create lesson plans.
Deepfakes, policing, mental health and more: Lawmakers look to further regulate AI
Utah lawmakers passed a number of artificial intelligence laws in 2025 that regulate chatbots, deepfakes, mental health services and more.
Arizona police procedures exposed in massive policy database hack
Some agencies said they were unconcerned with the breach since the final documents are already publicly available.
Facial recognition in policing is getting state-by-state guardrails
Instances of false arrests and privacy concerns are drawing lawmakers’ attention.
How emerging tech is shaping law enforcement
Sensors and analytics are helping under-resourced departments be more effective. But agencies must do their due diligence when adopting these new systems.
Slow approach to law enforcement AI could combat errors and bias, experts say
Several police agencies across the U.S. are tapping AI to help draft police reports, but a new white paper from the American Civil Liberties Union points to the risks of its rapid adoption.
