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1 day ago

Latest organized mass robbery, assault on owner prompt San Jose city, DA response

The new anti-theft program is funded by a $100,000 grant provided by the District Attorney's Office and will allow about 200 businesses to be equipped with the new technology, Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced. Organized retail theft gangs are terrorizing our community, and they're not just destroying store fronts and stealing jewelry, Rosen said at the press conference. They're destroying dreams, stealing livelihoods and making it difficult for mom-and-pop store owners to put food on the table for themselves and their children.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Met Police chief says only criminals will fear deployment of facial recognition at Notting Hill Carnival

Live facial recognition technology at Notting Hill Carnival aims to identify offenders, claiming only criminals should fear its use.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Rapists snared by 'gamechanging' new police tech to record bruising on darker skin

New police technology improves visualization of bruising on darker skin, aiding in securing convictions in sexual assault cases.
Brooklyn
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5 years ago

Police Tech That I Saw During 'Cop Con' | HackerNoon

The IACP conference showcased over 700 vendors and the latest advancements in police technology, similar to the fictional 'Cop-Con' from Brooklyn 99.
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4 months ago

Beware the Bundle: Companies Are Banking on Becoming Your Police Department's Favorite "Public Safety Technology" Vendor

Police tech companies frequently upsell complementary products to local departments.
Axon's AI report generation tool, Draft One, raises concerns about accuracy and legal implications.
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5 months ago

Thailand Deploys Humanoid Robot Dressed in Police Uniform

The Royal Thai Police have deployed a humanoid police robot for surveillance during the Songkran festival, raising questions about its effectiveness.
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