Law Enforcement

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.

How a new database in New Mexico aims to de-escalate police encounters

The state’s Nontraditional Communication Registry helps inform police officers of conditions or disabilities that may impact someone’s ability to interact with law enforcement.

What’s in store for public safety tech in 2025

In the coming year, artificial intelligence and other tech solutions will be key for understaffed law enforcement agencies looking to keep their communities safe.

A proposed bill looks to protect reproductive health data privacy

Michigan lawmakers will consider legislation that would prohibit the collecting or processing of an individual’s reproductive health data without obtaining their informed consent.

What has been learned about civilian oversight of law enforcement

It’s been four years since the murder of George Floyd, and while political tensions have thrown up obstacles to the approach, the experience of some cities and counties indicates it can help heal sour relations.

Survey: Americans think cities can't arrest their way out of the homelessness crisis

Supportive services and more government action is needed to reduce and prevent homelessness, according to a recent public opinion poll.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams charged with bribery, fraud, soliciting foreign campaign donations

Eric Adams is the first New York City mayor to be indicted while in office.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges

The indictment against the mayor is expected to be unsealed today.

‘License plate flippers’ help drivers evade police, tickets and tolls

A few states and cities are cracking down on the devices, which obscure or conceal license plates.

Cities are increasingly embracing violence interventions programs to control deadly violence

Initial research indicates the approach is working—saving lives and money. But supporters admit more analysis is needed.

A hollow victory in fight to bring transparency to cops’ use of facial recognition technology

Police used facial recognition software to go ‘window-shopping for a suspect,’ says a New Jersey man arrested after facial recognition software found his image matched the suspect in video footage of a robbery.

Louisiana's First Amendment 'buffer zone' wipes out police accountability

COMMENTARY | A state law, which took effect on Aug. 1, 2024, makes it a misdemeanor for anyone to be within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer who orders them back.