Another Use for Drones: Investigating Car Wrecks
Law enforcement agencies are finding it is quicker and safer to do scene investigations with drones.
After Parkland, States Pass 50 New Gun-Control Laws
This was a year of unparalleled success for the gun-control movement in the United States.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Publication of Plans for 3D-Printed Guns
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | “Little Alan’s Law” takes effect in Minn. … reverting to typewriters in Alaska … and accelerating planning for a future Los Angeles transit line.
Pretrial Risk Assessments Come Under Fire From Civil Rights Groups
But not every organization working to end money bail and over-incarceration agrees they’re the wrong approach.
Some States Step In to Fill Federal Void on Police Consent Decrees
In Chicago, officials take a different path to implement law enforcement reforms.
Crash Fatalities Increase as Cities Stop Using Red-Light Cameras
Fewer red-light cameras are not the sole reason for the uptick, but the decline is a factor, report finds.
New York City Lawsuit Seeks Signal Upgrades for Blind Pedestrians
"I just don’t want to die trying to cross the street,” says one of the visually impaired plaintiffs in the case.
Louisiana No Longer Leads Nation in Imprisonment Rate
COMMENTARY | New data show impact of 2017 criminal justice reforms.
Police Are Changing Lineups to Avoid False IDs
Several state legislatures are moving toward mandated changes in how police conduct photo line-ups.
‘The Truth Will Come Out’ in Fisticuffs Incident at City Hall
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Surge in Ohio, Ky. HIV cases … Colo.’s pollination corridor … and Maine Gov. LePage digs in his heels.
Drone-Sparked Fire Prompts Important Safety Questions
A recent incident in Oregon offers "a cautionary tale about dog ownership and fire danger this time of year."
Driving Without a Smartphone
A new law in Georgia discourages drivers from even touching a screen. Whether or not it improves safety, it could help break people’s phone habits.
When Push Comes to Shove, Here Are Local Leaders' Priorities
Route Fifty asked local government officials what is most important to their communities’ future. Their answers may surprise you.
An Uncomfortable Reminder of Why You Shouldn’t Take Air Conditioning for Granted
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Ind. AG defiant as pressure to resign mounts … Maine gov.’s Medicaid expansion veto survives … and the high costs of homelessness services.
Orlando Does an About-Face on Facial Recognition Technology
The city’s police department is moving forward with the second phase of testing weeks after the initial pilot program ended amid concerns raised by civil liberties groups.
Another Drone Intrusion Grounds Aircraft Fighting Western Wildfires
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Trillions of quagga mussels carpet Lake Michigan ... pulling back on San Francisco's citywide broadband ambitions … and New Mexico’s brain drain.
Thousands of Coastal Properties at Risk for Chronic Flooding
By the end of the century, the number increases to 2.5 million at-risk properties.
The Normalization of Gun Violence in Poor Communities
A company that uses sensors to recognize the sound of gunshots could help solve the epidemic.
Apple's New OS Will Automatically Share Your Location During 911 Calls
First responders will be able to find callers faster.
Thinking About How to Manage L.A.’s Future Drone-Filled Skies
“When that airspace becomes more complicated, ‘just don’t hit anything’ isn’t going to be enough,” according to Seleta Reynolds, the general manager of the L.A. Department of Transportation.
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