Dallas suburb launches ‘drone as first responder’ program
Police in Prosper, Texas, are using drones to respond to calls.
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(Getty Images) Emerging Tech FCC wants 911 location data to be more precise
The Federal Communications Commission proposed new rules designed to enhance the accuracy of location information provided during 911 calls made from mobile phones.
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(Getty Images) AI Police apprehensive about AI as surveillance tech grows, Michigan study shows
While the use of surveillance technology by Michigan law enforcement agencies has increased, many said they were wary of using AI.
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(Noam Galai / Getty Images) City NYPD extends contract with ShotSpotter, despite poor review
The New York City Police Department extended its contract with the ShotSpotter service for three years in a deal worth $21.8 million.
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(Getty Images) Emerging Tech California police department granted FAA waiver to fly drones at 400 feet
The Elk Grove, California, Police Department has been granted permission to use drones within an exceptionally large area of airspace.
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Flames from the Palisades Fire burn a building on Sunset Boulevard amid a powerful windstorm on January 8, 2025 in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. (Apu Gomes / Getty Images) Emerging Tech AI cameras, sensors, and sometimes drones aiding fight against L.A. wildfires
New technologies are aiding the battle against the blazes in Southern California, but high winds limit the use of drones, said one fire official.
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Nashville Police Chief John Drake speaks during a public vigil to honor victims and survivors of a shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, March 29, 2023. (John Amis / AFP via Getty Images) City Nashville, Tenn., police want private businesses to share surveillance video feeds
Police in Nashville, Tennessee, want access to surveillance cameras operated by businesses to aid in their investigations.
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(NUAIR) Emerging Tech Maryland to test drones for medical deliveries, emergency response
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a new project that will test using drones to deliver medicine and supplies to an island.
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Throwbot 2 (ReconRobotics) City NYPD buys 14 military-grade ‘throw bots’
Digidogs and robocops and throw bots — oh my! New York City Police Department has added yet another robotic tool to its arsenal.
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Priorities Podcast Automation bias worries Washington’s privacy chief
Washington state Chief Privacy Officer Katy Ruckle says she’s worried people may become too trusting of AI’s outputs after the technology improves.