AT&T rolls out cutting-edge 911 call tracking technology
When someone calls 911, seconds matter. That's why the first question a 911 dispatcher asks is, "What is the address of the emergency?"
Jun 21, 2022
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Axon halts plans for Taser drone as 9 on ethics board resign
Axon, the company best known for developing the Taser, said Monday it was halting plans to develop a Taser-equipped drone after a majority of its ethics board resigned over the controversial project.
Jun 6, 2022
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Virtual reality brings portable Taser training to police
A combative man approaches, moving quickly toward a police officer who pulls out a Taser. The man is wearing a heavy jacket, which could mean the prongs that would generate an electronic current and send him to the ground ...
May 24, 2022
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Settlement curbs firm's facial recognition database in US
Startup Clearview AI has agreed to limit access to its controversial facial recognition database in the United States, settling a lawsuit filed by privacy advocates, a court filing showed Monday.
May 10, 2022
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A 7-foot-tall robot at Dallas Love Field is watching for unmasked travelers and curbside loiterers
Yes, those 7-foot-tall machines at Dallas Love Field are watching you. They want to make sure you're wearing a mask if you're boarding a flight or not parking too long at the curb if you're picking up a returning traveler.
Apr 13, 2022
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Driverless car stopped in San Francisco puzzles cops
San Francisco police faced an unprecedented problem recently when an officer stopped a car that was driving at night with no headlights on, only to discover there was no one inside.
Apr 13, 2022
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New report alleges widespread Pegasus spying by Israel police
Police used Pegasus spyware to hack phones of dozens of prominent Israelis, including a son of former premier Benjamin Netanyahu, activists and senior government officials, an Israeli newspaper reported Monday.
Feb 7, 2022
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Crypto theft is on the rise: How the crimes are committed, and how you can protect yourself
News emerged overnight of the potential theft of more than US$326 million (A$457.7 million) of Ethereum tokens from a blockchain bridge (which connects two blockchains so cryptocurrency can be exchanged between them).
Feb 3, 2022
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Apple addresses AirTag stalking worries in its new personal safety guide
Apple launched a "Personal Safety User Guide" as concerns continue to mount over the use of the company's AirTags to stalk people.
Jan 27, 2022
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Police location sites on Facebook are helping drivers avoid detection for drug driving
The internet allows us to check the surf, the news, traffic on the road, what our friends have been up to—all before getting out of bed. While this has made several aspects of life easier, it can also come at a cost.
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Police
A police service is a public force empowered to enforce the law and to ensure public and social order through the legitimized use of force.
The term is most commonly associated with police services of a state that are authorized to exercise the police power of that state within a defined legal or territorial area of responsibility. The word comes via French Policier, from Latin politia ("civil administration"), from ancient Greek πόλις ("city").
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