Missouri Gov. Mike Parson speaks during a press conference at Woodland High School on April 5, 2023 in Marble Hill, Missouri. (Michael B. Thomas / Getty Images) Missouri governor vetoes school surveillance tech bill Missouri Gov. Mike Parson vetoed a bill that he said seemed to violate state procurement laws because it described "a specific vendor’s platform.” Jul 1, 2024 By Colin Wood
(Getty Images) 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. Aug 2, 2023 By Colin Wood
Passengers board a train in Philadelphia. (Getty Images) Philadelphia transit system to use AI video platform for gun detection A transit system serving five counties in and around Philadelphia says it will use technology from ZeroEyes to spot firearms fast. Dec 9, 2022 By Colin Wood
Joseph Prezioso / AFP / Getty Images) Ohio gives police $3.5M to fight violent crime, human trafficking Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said 14 departments get new funding for technology and staffing to ramp up efforts to prevent violent crime. Jul 25, 2022 By Colin Wood
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (right) and Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson speak outside the White House after a meeting with President Joe Biden and members of the National Governors Association on Jan. 31. (Win McNamee / Getty Images) New Jersey Gov. Murphy announces $7 million for gunshot detection tech Gov. Phil Murphy said the state is investing millions in gunshot-detection systems and community-based programs to reduce gun violence. Jan 31, 2022 By Colin Wood
Getty Images New crime-data dashboard illuminates trends in Cook County, Ill. The tool's creators are hopeful more detailed information on regional felony cases will inform smarter policy in the nation's second-largest county. Jul 19, 2019 By Colin Wood