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Read: Police Department in Michigan Expands Use of Body Cameras After Successful Trial Period

Police Department in Michigan Expands Use of Body Cameras After Successful Trial Period

The Saginaw Police Department is self-funding the purchase of 10 additional cameras after it was given 12 last year through a federal grant.

Read: Indiana Senate Passes Bill Allowing Police to Withhold Release of Body Cam, Dashboard Cam Video

Indiana Senate Passes Bill Allowing Police to Withhold Release of Body Cam, Dashboard Cam Video

A person can challenge law enforcement’s decision to withhold the release of the footage to the public.

Read: Davenport, Fla., to Hand Out Fines for False Alarms

Davenport, Fla., to Hand Out Fines for False Alarms

A $50 fine will be issued after a resident’s third false alarm in a 365-day period, with a maximum fine of $500.

Read: New Software Calculates Suspects’ Threat Level; Could Identify Terrorists, Prevent Mass Shootings

New Software Calculates Suspects’ Threat Level; Could Identify Terrorists, Prevent Mass Shootings

Beware software used in Fresno, Calif., is helping law enforcement better respond to emergencies.It could even help identify potential terrorists or stop mass shootings.

Read: Lafayette Police Department Partners With Public Safety Corporation to Reduce False Alarms

Lafayette Police Department Partners With Public Safety Corporation to Reduce False Alarms

The Public Safety Corporation uses CryWolf software.

Read: Houston PD Changing Policy on Release of Surveillance Videos Collected by Body Cameras

Houston PD Changing Policy on Release of Surveillance Videos Collected by Body Cameras

The decision comes after video was released following one officer’s fatal shooting of a 26-year-old male.

Read: Study: Majority of Americans Believe Body Cameras on Police Officers Will Reduce Tensions

Study: Majority of Americans Believe Body Cameras on Police Officers Will Reduce Tensions

The study found that 60% of Americans are in favor of the body cameras, but many respondents don’t know how the technology is used.

Read: Police in Norcross, Ga., Turn to Residential, Commercial Video Surveillance to Better Fight Crime

Police in Norcross, Ga., Turn to Residential, Commercial Video Surveillance to Better Fight Crime

The Norcross Police Department is asking the community to voluntarily inform the department if they have a security camera so as to help better investigate crime.

Read: Video Surveillance Shows Pair of California Deputies Repeatedly Striking Suspected Car Thief

Video Surveillance Shows Pair of California Deputies Repeatedly Striking Suspected Car Thief

The video shows the end of a chase between a suspected car thief and two deputies. It shows the officers repeatedly striking the suspect with their batons.

Read: New York Cops to Receive Smartphones Featuring Real-Time Sharing of Crime-Related Information

New York Cops to Receive Smartphones Featuring Real-Time Sharing of Crime-Related Information

The phones will give cops access to 911 calls and video surveillance footage from crime scenes at the push of a button.

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