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NWA Sheriff Office’s utilize technology to protect residents
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is connecting residents with public records and resources with a new app and it’s not the only local agency using technology to keep you safe. by: Crystal Martinez Posted: Jan 31, 2020 / 10:22 PM CST / Updated: Jan 31, 2020 / 10:32 PM CST NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, Ark. (KNWA) – …
U.N. Court Orders Myanmar to Protect Rohingya Muslims
BANGKOK — Rejecting arguments made by Myanmar’s civilian leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the International Court of Justice at The Hague ruled on Thursday that Myanmar must take action to protect Rohingya Muslims, who have been killed and driven from their homes in what the country’s accusers call a campaign of genocide. The court …
Technology, proactive laws can help protect online democracy – Commentary
Around the world – from U.S. elections to Brexit – foreign influencers, trolls and bots are doing their level best to interfere with the results of political campaigns. Nowhere is this influence more pervasive and dangerous than on social media platforms. As citizens increasingly turn to online sources for their news and content, we’ve seen …
Google Buys Fitbit For $2.1 Billion, Pledges To Protect Health Data : NPR
Fitbit, a pioneer in wearable fitness trackers, is being acquired by Google for $2.1 billion. Richard Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/AP Fitbit, a pioneer in wearable fitness trackers, is being acquired by Google for $2.1 billion. Richard Drew/AP Google is purchasing Fitbit for $2.1 billion, a sign that the Internet company wants to …
Mexico releases El Chapo’s son ‘to protect lives’ amid chaos in Sinaloa city
The son of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was released by Mexican authorities who came under intense attack after they detained him in a Western Mexican city. Ovidio Guzman Lopez, who is wanted in the US on drug-trafficking charges, was detained by Mexican National Guard and Army troops who raided a house he was in after …
Impeachment inquiry latest: Dems weigh “extraordinary” steps to protect whistleblower’s identity — live updates
Democrats taking extreme measures to hide whistleblower’s identity Key facts and latest news Democrats are weighing steps they can take to conceal the whistleblower’s identity in a potential interview. The House committees leading the impeachment probe issued subpoenas to the Pentagon and White House budget office, demanding documents about freezing military aid to Ukraine. On …
Break-In Vigilantes: Residents in San Francisco helping protect their neighborhood from car break-ins
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — There is a car break-in in San Francisco every 22 minutes, according to San Francisco Police. There was one every 20 minutes the year before and one every 18 minutes the year before that. However, the number of break-ins seems to be growing in one neighborhood, according to residents. So, they’re …
Technology To Protect Pedestrians From Crashes Isn’t Doing The Job, Study Says
New tests showed that pedestrian detection systems consistently under performed and in some cases failed completely. (AAA) Helping drivers spot people in order to prevent or lessen the severity of collisions is the goal of automatic emergency braking systems with pedestrian detection, but new tests show that those systems consistently under perform and in some …
South Bay Health Center Failed to Protect Female Patients From Sexual Abuse by Doctor – NBC 7 San Diego
For more than a year, Dr. Leon Fajerman denied that he groped, forcefully kissed, fondled and sexually assaulted vulnerable female patients. But months after NBC 7 Investigates first reported allegations against the south bay psychiatrist, Fajerman surrendered his medical license. In October 2018, Fajerman pleaded guilty to felony sexual exploitation and misdemeanor sexual battery. As …