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Berkeley's new network of license plate-reading cameras is mostly up. How's it going so far?

Berkeley's ALPR network has shown initial success in solving vehicle crimes, but privacy concerns persist.

Police seldom disclose use of facial recognition despite false arrests

Police use of facial recognition software leads to unnoticed arrests due to lack of disclosure, often resulting in unfair legal proceedings for defendants.

Berkeley's new network of license plate-reading cameras is mostly up. How's it going so far?

Berkeley's ALPR network has shown initial success in solving vehicle crimes, but privacy concerns persist.

Police seldom disclose use of facial recognition despite false arrests

Police use of facial recognition software leads to unnoticed arrests due to lack of disclosure, often resulting in unfair legal proceedings for defendants.
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#ai

From Elon Musk to cop car chases, how a software engineer launched a police AI startup | TechCrunch

Abel's AI aims to streamline police report writing, addressing significant challenges through technology, and has secured $5 million in funding to enhance its capabilities.

Spring Budget risks funding legally questionable police tech | Computer Weekly

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt allocates £230m for police technology to enhance productivity.
Investment includes facial recognition, AI, drones, and a Centre for Police Productivity.

From Elon Musk to cop car chases, how a software engineer launched a police AI startup | TechCrunch

Abel's AI aims to streamline police report writing, addressing significant challenges through technology, and has secured $5 million in funding to enhance its capabilities.

Spring Budget risks funding legally questionable police tech | Computer Weekly

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt allocates £230m for police technology to enhance productivity.
Investment includes facial recognition, AI, drones, and a Centre for Police Productivity.
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#public-safety

Oakland City Council to Decide Whether to Renew Controversial ShotSpotter Gunfire Detection System

Cities are reevaluating the effectiveness of the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system due to issues with false positives.
Councilmember Jenkins advocates for ShotSpotter renewal, citing life-saving potential despite the controversy.

What happens when everybody winds up wearing 'AI body cams'?

Smartglasses may soon outpace police body cams in law enforcement technology.
The adoption of body cams has not uniformly decreased police misconduct.
Body cams serve multiple purposes beyond civilian safety, focusing on officer and agency benefits.

Police are using AI to write crime reports. What could go wrong?

AI chatbots are being used by some US police departments to draft crime reports, raising concerns about accuracy and reliability. Hardly a foolproof solution.

Oakland City Council to Decide Whether to Renew Controversial ShotSpotter Gunfire Detection System

Cities are reevaluating the effectiveness of the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system due to issues with false positives.
Councilmember Jenkins advocates for ShotSpotter renewal, citing life-saving potential despite the controversy.

What happens when everybody winds up wearing 'AI body cams'?

Smartglasses may soon outpace police body cams in law enforcement technology.
The adoption of body cams has not uniformly decreased police misconduct.
Body cams serve multiple purposes beyond civilian safety, focusing on officer and agency benefits.

Police are using AI to write crime reports. What could go wrong?

AI chatbots are being used by some US police departments to draft crime reports, raising concerns about accuracy and reliability. Hardly a foolproof solution.
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#ai-in-law-enforcement

Police Department Testing AI-Powered Detective on Real Crimes

AI system Soze can analyze evidence in hours, raising concerns about accuracy before widespread law enforcement deployment.

Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court?

AI technology streamlines police reporting, saving officers time and improving report accuracy, despite concerns about integrity and legal implications.
from Ars Technica
2 months ago

Chatbots offer cops the "ultimate out" to spin police reports, expert says

AI technology in policing raises concerns about the accuracy and integrity of police reports, affecting the justice system significantly.
from Fast Company
2 months ago

'Game changer' AI chatbots are writing police reports and watchdogs are concerned

AI technology significantly reduces report-writing time for police, improving efficiency and accuracy.

Police Department Testing AI-Powered Detective on Real Crimes

AI system Soze can analyze evidence in hours, raising concerns about accuracy before widespread law enforcement deployment.

Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court?

AI technology streamlines police reporting, saving officers time and improving report accuracy, despite concerns about integrity and legal implications.

Chatbots offer cops the "ultimate out" to spin police reports, expert says

AI technology in policing raises concerns about the accuracy and integrity of police reports, affecting the justice system significantly.

'Game changer' AI chatbots are writing police reports and watchdogs are concerned

AI technology significantly reduces report-writing time for police, improving efficiency and accuracy.
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Retailers question using live facial recognition for shoplifting | Computer Weekly

Retailers advocate for using retrospective facial recognition for shoplifting rather than live facial recognition due to safety and ethical concerns.
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Tesla Model Y squad car praised by La Crescent, MN police chief

La Crescent Police Department finds success using electric vehicles, highlighting benefits of Tesla Model Y for law enforcement.

Tactical Cybertruck aims to bring infamous vehicle to cops

Making tactical police vehicles out of Cybertruck poses challenges.

Tesla Model Y squad car praised by La Crescent, MN police chief

La Crescent Police Department finds success using electric vehicles, highlighting benefits of Tesla Model Y for law enforcement.

Tactical Cybertruck aims to bring infamous vehicle to cops

Making tactical police vehicles out of Cybertruck poses challenges.
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#surveillance
from Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Expanded Police Surveillance Will Get Us "Broken Windows" on Steroids

Surveillance technology is not a sustainable solution for ensuring community safety and may worsen relationships between police and residents.

Here's how Prop. E could change police surveillance in SF

Proposition E focuses on new police technology like drones and facial recognition.
The measure exempts the police department from approval processes for surveillance plans, which critics argue is a step backwards in terms of privacy protection.

Expanded Police Surveillance Will Get Us "Broken Windows" on Steroids

Surveillance technology is not a sustainable solution for ensuring community safety and may worsen relationships between police and residents.

Here's how Prop. E could change police surveillance in SF

Proposition E focuses on new police technology like drones and facial recognition.
The measure exempts the police department from approval processes for surveillance plans, which critics argue is a step backwards in terms of privacy protection.
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Robot Dog Shot Three Times During Raid

Robot dog deployed by state police shot three times by suspect
Use of robot dogs in police departments sparks controversy

What is Proposition E and Why Should San Francisco Voters Oppose It?

Proposition E is a ballot measure in San Francisco that aims to remove police oversight authority and expand police powers.
The measure would remove the requirement for police to go through a democratic process to acquire new technologies and bypass public input.

Should AI play an ever-growing role in tackling crime?

AI is being used by police forces to assist with emergency calls and improve efficiency.
AI can quickly retrieve information from databases and prioritize emergency situations based on risk assessment.

Lander audit alleges NYPD ShotSpotter program is inaccurate and wastes cops' time | amNewYork

Comptroller Brad Lander criticized ShotSpotter technology as ineffective and wasteful.
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