Law Enforcement
New York City to require police to disclose all surveillance technology
The City Council passed a bill requiring the NYPD to provide the public with explanations of all surveillance technologies it uses to snoop on New Yorkers.
To avoid bias and reduce crime, police turn to license plate readers
As facial recognition services shut down, some police say license plate readers are the proactive, bias-free policing aid they've been looking for.
Freewheeling facial-recognition use in Utah spurs new bill
The Utah Department of Public Safety's liberal sharing of state data with federal law enforcement authorities has caught the attention of at least one lawmaker.
San Diego's smart streetlights misunderstood, officials say
Civil-liberties and religious groups say cameras and audio sensors could be used to spy on people, but officials say such concerns are overstated.
How can government build public trust around facial recognition technology?
Facial recognition is here to stay, but gaining the trust of those unfamiliar with the technology will be crucial for public safety agencies across the country.
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.
California will audit police use of automated license plate readers
The state auditor will investigate the technology used by police statewide, including detailed examinations of a handful of agencies, including the LAPD.
More state legislatures are scrutinizing facial recognition technology
California is among the states considering a statewide ban, while some software makers and state leaders call for federal regulation.
Law enforcement risks being a captive of its video surveillance data, report warns
Rapid growth of state and local law enforcement video footage calls for newer strategies for storing and analyzing data.
