BlackSuit ransomware publishes Kansas City, Kansas, police files
The ransomware group BlackSuit says it publishes hundreds of sensitive police files after the department refused to pay its ransom.
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Police real-time crime centers are becoming data powerhouses
Dozens of new real-time crime centers have popped up in recent years, enabling police to surveil their communities from afar.
New Mexico city expands AI for gun detection
Hobbs, New Mexico, expanded its use of AI camera software to detect firearms at its parks and municipal buildings.
Dallas Police mandates online reporting for non-emergencies
Non-emergency callers to Dallas' 911 system are now asked to hang up and find a computer.
San Francisco punts ‘killer robot’ question back to committee
San Francisco will spend more time considering whether, and under which circumstances, the city’s police department may use its fleet of land-based robots to kill people.
How data analytics helped a California police department shave a year off an investigation
Law enforcement agencies are discovering how Splunk’s data analytics platform can fast-track digital investigations, according to a new report.
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Policing data could reveal racial bias in Pittsburgh, say lawmakers
New legislation would share city data with the Center for Policing Equity to search for indicators of racial bias in policing.
Police in rural Ohio are using VR for empathy training
Organizers said the platform's low cost and portability are promising for a profession short on training resources.
Justice Department funds body-worn cameras for small-town, rural, tribal police
A $7.65 million program is open to law enforcement agencies with 50 or fewer full-time sworn personnel, as well as tribal and rural departments.
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