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NewsMarch 6, 2024

San Francisco Voters Approve Police Drones, LPR, and Looser Pursuit Rules

The proposition—which was placed on the ballot by Mayor London Breed—needed a simple majority to pass. In initial returns, the measure was winning with nearly 62% of the vote.

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Articlesby Collin SharpMarch 1, 2024

Expanding the Security Ecosystem for School Safety

With an increasing number of states enacting legislation aimed at improving school security, K-12 districts across the country are seeking ways to expand their security infrastructure to protect otherwise vulnerable areas.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2024

NYPD Plans to Use Drones to Drop Floats to Drowning Swimmers at City Beaches

“We’re gonna deploy these drones on the beach, the pilots will be flying up and down the beach keeping beachgoers and swimmers safe,” Deputy Commissioner for Operations Kaz Daughtry said.

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Articlesby Michael BrownFebruary 14, 2024

Mitigating the Threats of Fentanyl-Related Inner-City Violence

As distributors and dealers make money plying their trade—and potential profits are enormous—they look for new opportunities to expand drug distribution markets, which includes lacing heroin, amphetamines, and cocaine with traces of fentanyl.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2024

AI Algorithm to Aid K-9 Evaluations

Innovative AI algorithm automates evaluating potential working dogs' personalities.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2024

Axon Acquires Real-Time Crime Center Tech Company Fusus

The acquisition builds upon a successful strategic partnership launched in May 2022, marking a decisive leap forward in Axon's mission to Protect Life, the company says.

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NewsJanuary 24, 2024

Amazon Makes It Harder for Police to Access Ring Doorbell Videos

Police can still obtain Ring video footage using a search warrant or subpoena. The company added that Ring may provide footage directly to law enforcement “in cases involving imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to any person.”

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NewsJanuary 22, 2024

California City Asks State Supreme Court to Review Ruling Over Release of Drone Footage

A 4th District Court of Appeal ruled that while much of the drone footage could be exempt, it was incorrect to rule that all the video footage could be considered tied to investigations.

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ArticlesJanuary 17, 2024

Do You Still Need In-Vehicle Cameras?

A dashcam provides a broader and more steady view of an incident than can be captured by body-worn cameras.

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NewsJanuary 8, 2024

Illinois Bill Would Give Media Access to Encrypted Police Radio Communications

The Chicago Police Department began encrypting some radio channels over a year ago. Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration claimed encoding was necessary because criminals were monitoring the airwaves.

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