Public safety data officer wants to break silos, make data more transparent
Better use of data can help the business community work with the city to reduce crime, according to the Greater Baltimore Committee’s new public safety data officer.
In search of better criminal justice data
The Biden administration wants to know how data can be used to deliver more equitable policing.
How video evidence is presented in court can hold sway in cases like the beating death of Tyre Nichols
Video surveillance footage may help courts better judge past events, but viewers can still be influenced by their own biases and even the way video is presented, an expert says.
Platform streamlines sharing, analysis of criminal justice data
The Justice Counts initiative is developing a cloud-based portal to address the long-standing lack of standardized, accessible criminal justice metrics.
Is it forensics or is it junk science?
Dubious forensic techniques have spread throughout the criminal justice system for decades. Here’s what ProPublica has learned about junk forensic science techniques and how they proliferate.
Pain of Police Killings Traumatizes Black People and Communities Across US
COMMENTARY | Evidence shows that many Black Americans experience police killings of other Black people as traumatic events, and that this trauma diminishes the ability of Black communities to thrive.
Police tech requires better trained officers, more cybersecurity
State governments should also build in more oversight around data collection and privacy, according to researchers at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.
Portable gunshot detector senses firearms’ sound and flash
The system uses the sound and flash of the fired gun to identify and validate each shot, reducing response times and false positives.
Efficient public safety demands evolving tech
Modern cloud, mobile and data analysis tools are key to streamlined, professional police work, a new survey found.
What It’s Like for a State Wildlife Agency to Star in a Reality TV Show
Nuisance bears, rabid skunks, search and rescue. Duties are seldom dull for New Hampshire Fish and Game. But for nine seasons the department added a twist to its operations, participating in the show “North Woods Law.”
Algorithm Analyzes Escort Ads to Detect Human Trafficking
Researchers have developed an algorithm that identifies similarities in escort advertisements, which often indicates trafficking behavior.
Algorithm analyzes escort ads to detect human trafficking
Researchers have developed an algorithm that identifies similarities in escort advertisements, which often indicates trafficking behavior.
Federal Agencies Detail Their Priorities in Battling the Fentanyl Epidemic
Fentanyl seizures at the border have increased tenfold over the last three years.
What is Fog Reveal? A legal scholar explains the app some police forces are using to track people without a warrant
Law enforcement use of Fog Reveal puts a spotlight on that loophole between U.S. data privacy law and electronic surveillance law.
House bill limits police use of facial recognition
The legislation would place “strong limits” on the technology’s use, provide transparency to those harmed by it and ensure there are annual assessments of its accuracy.
Philadelphia Mayor's Ban on Guns in Parks and Rec Centers Criticized as ‘Meaningless’
Critics question whether Mayor Jim Kenney's executive order can be effective given state firearms laws. It comes after a parks and recreation worker was struck by a stray bullet and killed.
Democrats Strike Deal to Boost Funding for Police
The package would provide new federal dollars for hiring officers, as well as violence prevention initiatives and job training.
Democrats at ‘Impasse’ Over Added Funding for Police Grants
The money would go to local departments, which are struggling to hire and retain officers. Centrists in the U.S. House want more spending as progressives push for stronger police accountability measures.
Trump Wades Deep Into State and Local Matters During DC Speech
The former president's remarks focused heavily on public safety, as he put forward proposals like moving the homeless to tent cities, hiring thousands of police and overriding governors unwilling to deploy the National Guard.
Amazon Admits to Giving Police Ring Footage Without Owners’ Permission
The 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.
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