police departments
Coverage of police departments in the Nexus archive.
- SITUATIONER: ‘Double-tap’ terrorist attacks expose tactical gap in LEAs’ training
Terrorists are increasingly using a 'double-tap' strategy, first attacking police installations and then ambushing reinforcements, resulting in significant casualties. Over the past three years, 16 police personnel, including three deputy superintendents, have been killed in such attacks. Senior officials criticize insufficient training and planning as key factors in the losses.
- Wallet Lost/Stolen + Subscription Bombing
A wallet was likely stolen at a beach, leading to subscription bombing and a fraudulent $900 Samsung tablet purchase via Best Buy. The victim delayed updating credit card numbers and eventually canceled the order and changed account credentials.
- Severe weather leaves roadways flooded overnight in Goodlettsville
Severe storms caused significant flooding in Goodlettsville overnight, leading to stranded vehicles and road closures. Local emergency departments and Public Works responded to flooded roadways, urging residents to avoid travel. Roads were closed until just before 1 a.m.
- First responders prepare for annual National Night Out
Police departments in the Capital Region are preparing for National Night Out in August, an event aimed at fostering police-community partnerships. The initiative focuses on strengthening relationships between law enforcement and residents through collaborative outreach.
- Flock Credibility Lost as It Repeatedly Lies to City Councils, Police, & Public
Flock Safety has lost credibility due to repeated lies told to city councils, police departments, and the public. The article, hosted on the ACLU's privacy and technology section, highlights concerns over tracking ALPR cameras.
- Police brace for 'teen takeover' chaos ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Police departments nationwide are using drones, curfews, and social media monitoring to prevent 'teen takeovers' from disrupting Fourth of July weekend celebrations commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.
- InvestigateTV+: Police use drones as first responder tool
Police departments across the U.S. are increasingly using drones as first responders to locate missing persons and track suspects in violent crimes, though civil liberties experts warn of potential privacy issues. The article also highlights an 11-year-old stroke survivor's accident, high schoolers learning financial literacy, and the history of American flag production.
- InvestigateTV+: Police use drones as first responder tool
Police departments across the country are increasingly using drones as first responders, with the technology aiding in finding missing people and tracking suspects in violent crimes. However, civil liberties experts raise concerns about potential privacy issues linked to drone usage.
- InvestigateTV+: Police use drones as first responder tool
Police departments across the U.S. are expanding drone programs to assist in rescues, arrests, and tracking suspects, though privacy concerns persist. An 11-year-old boy's medical emergency following a playground accident and a Phoenix high school's financial literacy program are also highlighted.
- A key vote in Maury County could save homeowners money
Maury County leaders voted to maintain the current property tax rate of $0.74 per $100 of assessed value, generating nearly $2 million for police and fire departments, a new fire truck, and city facility projects.
- Flock says its cameras don’t track people. Its own training videos say otherwise.
Flock Safety claims its surveillance cameras do not track people, but its training videos demonstrate police using the system to track suspects across locations. Security researcher Benn Jordan revealed Flock cameras stream openly online, while DeFlock app founder Will Freeman mapped 88,970 cameras. Flock's Condor cameras use AI to follow pedestrians, contradicting the company's assertion that it only captures fixed points in time.
- Flock says its cameras don’t track people. Its own training videos say otherwise.
Flock Safety claims its surveillance cameras do not track people, but its training videos show police using the system to track suspects across locations. The company's Condor cameras use AI to follow pedestrians, and its license plate readers enable warrantless tracking of vehicles for 30 days. Security researcher Benn Jordan and app developer Will Freeman have highlighted the invasive capabilities of Flock's network.
- Deerfield Beach commissioners consider legal action against BSO
Deerfield Beach commissioners are considering legal action against the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), including hiring outside legal counsel and filing litigation. The city is transitioning to its own police and fire departments by 2027, ending a 30+ year reliance on BSO. The commission meeting will be streamed on YouTube.