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NYPD Criticized Over Use of Robot Dog

State Sen. Brad Hoylman, who represents the district where this incident took place, thought deploying the $74,000 robot dog anywhere undermined police-community relations, but especially in a public housing complex where residents might already mistrust the police.

April 14, 2021

Panasonic i-PRO Partners with Genetec Inc. on New Cloud-Based Digital Evidence Management System

CloUDE Powered by Genetec works directly with Panasonic i-PRO’s body-worn cameras (MK3 and BWC4000) and in-vehicle camera (MK3 and VPU4000) systems, and it allows law enforcement agencies to retain complete ownership of all evidence and metadata.

April 7, 2021

Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New Raman Analyzer, Enhancing Narcotics Identification for Law Enforcement

The new 1064Defender Raman Analyzer features a touchless, targeted methodology that enhances identification of street heroin and other fluorescent narcotics, without removing them from their packaging

April 6, 2021

The 1064Defender Raman Analyzer is designed for ease-of-use and flexibility, allowing users to personalize the device to meet their individual needs.

South Dakota Officials Locate Sunken Pickup Using Underwater Sonar

The sonar equipment paints a picture of the riverway bottom and allows for identification of objects without ever getting into the water.

April 6, 2021

JW Fishers side scan sonar image of pickup truck at bottom of James River in South Dakota.

FirstNet Launches 5G Service for First Responders

The company says 5G connectivity on FirstNet will be "ideal for IoT and video intelligence solutions." Examples include being able to deploy cameras to the front gate of a stadium and screen attendees’ temperature to potentially help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and using 5G in an ambulance to transmit patient data back to the emergency room.

April 5, 2021

First responders in parts of 38 cities and more than 20 venues will gain access to AT&T mmWave (5G+) spectrum this April. (Photo: FirstNet/AT&T)

New York Troopers Begin Wearing Body Cameras

The deployment, which was part of a slate of police reform laws passed last June, is expected to reach the ranks across the state by the fall.

April 2, 2021

The New York State Police is rolling out body cameras to troopers. (Photo: NYSP)

TSA Assists Connecticut State Police with Drone Detection Test

The teams ran scenarios at Hartford-Brainard Airport, where they tested the state police department’s ability to locate a rogue drone as well as its operator by using law-enforcement-operated drones to find them.

March 31, 2021

The teams ran scenarios at Hartford-Brainard Airport where they tested the police department’s ability to locate a rogue drone as well as its operator by using law enforcement operated drones to find them. (Photo: TSA)

CA Man Accused of Using Drone to Deliver Heroin

During the arrest, the suspect was found to be operating a drone, Simi Valley police said. The drone was recovered and suspected heroin was found attached to it.

March 22, 2021

Simi Valley, CA, officers found this drone with attached suspected heroin during a narcotics arrest. (Photo: Simi Valley PD/Instagram)

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March 19, 2021

Axon, Skydio to Bring US-Manufactured Drones to Public Safety

As a Skydio Elite Partner, Axon will be the exclusive reseller and digital evidence management partner of Skydio's products to public safety globally. In addition, the two companies are working on a joint product roadmap that, in the coming months, will lead to integration between Skydio drones and Axon Air, Axon Evidence, and Axon Respond.

March 17, 2021

Skydio drone-captured imagery will be easily manageable and shareable for agencies, and live alongside corresponding body camera video in Axon's digital evidence management platform, Axon Evidence. (Photo: Skydio)

Verizon Launches First Responder Service with NBA Partnership

Verizon Frontline is the advanced network and technology that has been built for first responders – developed over nearly three decades of partnership with public safety – to meet their unique needs.

March 5, 2021

PowerDMS Introduces New Data Analytics Capabilities

PowerDMS has introduced new data analytics capabilities to its cloud-based policy management platform for public safety. Using the new features, compliance professionals will have advanced data and insights at their fingertips, so that they can efficiently spot trends and make timely decisions to maintain compliance and better mitigate risk.

March 3, 2021

NYPD Tests Robotic Dog at Bronx Home Invasion Scene

DIGIDOG made by Boston Dynamics, can climb stairs, search and examine potentially dangerous areas, and carry a small cargo if needed. It can be equipped with optional gear to perform other tasks such as opening doors, recovering objects, and take measurements.

February 26, 2021

Aquiline Drones Begins Production of U.S. Made Cloud-Connected Drones

"Growing data security concerns over foreign-manufactured technology, mainly from China, has created an immediate need for increased drone production capacity in the United States," said Barry Alexander, chairman and CEO of Aquiline Drones. "Our goal is to not only position our country as a leader in the multi-billion-dollar global drone industry, but also, to reestablish America's manufacturing dominance."

February 8, 2021

Stephanie Hernandez of East Hartford, CT, is one of 25 newly hired production technicians assembling American-made drones at Aquiline Drones in Hartford.

2 Texas Police Departments Select Tyler Technologies' Public Safety and Data Platform Solutions

Both police departments will be able to easily share related public safety information with nearby Texas cities in the Rio Grande Valley area who also rely on Tyler's public safety solutions. Connecting this crucial information will allow the agencies to spot trends, reallocate resources as needed, and streamline processes.

February 4, 2021

Illinois Chief Says Department Will Ditch Body Cameras if Reform Law Signed by Governor

Chief Patrick Kreis says the legislation could make officers criminally responsible if their cameras fail to record an incident.

January 28, 2021

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How the Sacramento PD Uses Mini Drones on Patrol

In a video produced by the department, Officer John Azevedo, UAS unit, discusses the department's indoor UAS program. Not only does it have mini drones, but it also make use of micro-drones, which are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

January 20, 2021

Police Commission Approves LAPD's Facial Recognition Use Policy

he policy was approved with a modification for the Inspector General to work with the commission's executive committee to develop and ensure a “strong oversight system,'' according to Commission President Eileen Decker.

January 13, 2021

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