Law enforcement
Georgia authorities release body camera footage after woman dies following fall from patrol car
CNN — Georgia authorities released body camera footage Friday of an incident from earlier this month where a mother experiencing what her family called a mental health crisis died due to a fatal injury while in police custody. Brianna Grier, 28, was experiencing a mental health episode on July 15 when her mother called police …
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin amends bill lifting facial recognition technology ban
DANVILLE, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin is amending a controversial bill that could lift a partial ban on facial recognition technology in Virginia. The technology has been around for years, but local police haven’t been able to use it. “As long as it’s used responsibly and within the guidelines of the law,” Danville Police’s Captain …
It’s like an X-ray: New technology scans items for illicit drugs | News
Technology from a Boston based company called Viken, can scan for illicit drugs and find them in seconds. The technology can scan things like bags, tires, cars, and like an x-ray can see where the drugs are inside the item. CEO and President of Viken, Jim Ryan, said the tool can help law …
Security & Public Safety Biometrics Technologies & Market
Dublin, May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Biometrics in Security & Public Safety Technologies & Market (with COVID-19 Impact) – 2021-2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The report contains a thorough analysis of 11 vertical, 5 technology sectors, five regional markets and 20 national markets detailing 2019-2026 market size. Following the COVID-19 …
Man shoots 15-year-old boy after breaking into home, threatening family, police say | Gary News
When the daughter and mother yelled at Fortunato to leave, he replied to the 13-year-old girl, “I’ll shoot you, (expletive),” while pointing the weapon at her, court reports said. Then the 15-year-old boy asked the man if he was going to shoot him. Fortunato fired his gun, hitting the boy in his thigh, police said. …
Caroline schools, sheriff using new alert technology | Local News
School is back in session. That means new schedules, teachers and technology, some of which is lifesaving in the event of an active threat or crisis. By the end of 2019, there were 417 mass shootings in the U.S., according to data from the nonprofit Gun Violence Archive, which tracks every mass shooting in the …
Wrap Technologies Sets Third Quarter 2020 Conference Webcast for Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. ET Nasdaq:WRTC
TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wrap Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or “Wrap”) (Nasdaq: WRTC), an innovator of modern policing solutions, will hold a live Zoom video webcast on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. …
Wrap Technologies Announces Sponsorship of the Protecting NY Summit Nasdaq:WRTC
TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wrap Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or “Wrap”) (Nasdaq: WRTC) an innovator of modern policing solutions, announced today that it is sponsoring the 2020 Protecting New York Summit being held virtually on Thursday, October 15, 2020. The Summit will offer industry executives, public sector leaders and academics the …
Ramona Gym First Business Charged For Violating County Coronavirus Health Order
Credit: Google Maps Above: Ramona Fitness Center pictured in this August 2019 photo from Google Maps. The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office charged a business owner for violating the county’s public health order that was put in place at the start of the coronavirus pandemic to help mitigate the spread of the virus. This …
Northampton man charged with breaking into Urban Outfitters
Published: 7/24/2020 8:40:35 PM NORTHAMPTON — A 39-year-old city man was arrested on charges of breaking and entering after he allegedly forcibly entered Urban Outfitters on Wednesday night. Police responded to Urban Outfitters at 109 Main St. at 7:24 p.m. for an alarm and a report that the front door to the business was open …
