Some police services in Canada are using facial recognition technology to help solve crimes, while other police forces say human rights and privacy concerns are holding them back from employing the po...

Los Angeles police end contract with Flock cameras over privacy risks, raising important discussions on data surveillance in communities. #PrivacyMatters #PoliceTechnology

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Amazon's Ring has announced a partnership with Flock Safety, the AI-powered camera network already used by ICE, the Secret Service, and other federal agencies.

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Flock Safety's AI-powered search tool, designed to assist police in identifying individuals via camera footage, has become a focal point of controversy due to its potential misuse and privacy implications. The system allows officers to input descriptions of people or vehicles, enabling real-time monitoring across thousands of cameras. While Flock claims to implement safeguards like data retention limits and automated auditing, critics argue these measures fail to prevent abuse. Recent reports highlight instances where police used the tool to track individuals unrelated to criminal investigations, including ex-partners and potential romantic interests. Experts warn that the AI's reliance on ambiguous categories like 'political expression' creates loopholes, allowing searches that could infringe on First Amendment rights. The company faces legal challenges over data sharing with immigration agencies and has been criticized for lacking transparency in its algorithmic decisions. Despite reforms, concerns persist about mass surveillance capabilities and the lack of accountability mechanisms for misuse, raising broader questions about AI's role in law enforcement.

Applications will remain open through September 20 as the city develops a formal community role in evaluating police technology.

Across one American evening, a council member, a naval veteran, a criminologist, and a surveillance founder collide over who gets to remember the road. The Vote: One fingertip withdraws a city’s conse...

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The Scottsboro Police Department released thermal drone video showing the capture of Saturday's manhunt suspect.

Axon held a Vehicle Intelligence Demo Day in Mexico City on March 23, 2026, to showcase how its connected technologies can improve public‑safety operations in Mexico. The centerpiece of the event was Fleet 3, Axon’s in‑vehicle platform, which turns patrol units into connected intelligence hubs through exterior ALPR cameras that read license plates across multiple lanes and interior cameras that record activity inside the car with day‑and‑night vision. Real‑time alerts about wanted plates, live video feeds, and unit locations can be viewed by command centers, allowing agencies to coordinate responses more effectively and reduce operational blind spots. The demonstration also included a tethered drone system that can rise up to 50 meters, equipped with thermal imaging and 16x zoom, designed to provide aerial surveillance from the patrol vehicle without relying on a standard battery. This adds a mobile‑air‑intelligence layer for perimeter monitoring, mass events, searches, and high‑risk scenes. Axon also presented its Body 3 and Body 4 body‑worn cameras, along with TASER 7 and TASER 10 less‑lethal weapons, integrated into its Evidence platform for managing digital evidence, preserving chain of custody, and simplifying workflows between police, prosecutors, and courts. The company pointed to the use of its technology in the Morelia police force as a concrete example of how these tools already operate in a Mexican context, helping agencies balance transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency.

Commission welcomes Mackenzie Silvera as new police officer starting July 21, 2025.