As countries across Europe grapple with the consequences of facial recognition software, EU officials are seeking to limit what the technology can collect and how the data is used.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 26, 2019
The Trump administration has granted a 90-day extension for American firms to find alternatives to the Chinese telecommunications corporation.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 21, 2019
Rekognition could already detect “happy,” “sad,” and other emotions. Now, the software is capable of analyzing people’s faces for fear.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 20, 2019
The city partnered with Dell, NTT and the Nevada state government for a year-long pilot program to help reduce vehicle accidents.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 19, 2019
The department has used video footage from the 3,200-camera system in over 140 cases in the past year, calling the program “game changing.”
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 14, 2019
After experiencing a rise in aggressive behavior from guests, theatres in London’s West End are using body cameras to deter audience members from being abusive toward staff.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 14, 2019
By April, the county police department will outfit nearly 700 officers with cameras. But the city’s department of 1,300 does not have a parallel program in the works.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 12, 2019
Fair organizers in New York, Los Angeles and Wisconsin are responding to safety concerns with assurances that their events are well-protected.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 09, 2019
Experts believe Cisco’s payout to a whistleblower could set a precedent for future lawsuits against vendors who sell products with security vulnerabilities.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 06, 2019
One topic seemed to dominate this year’s conference: the ongoing challenges of integrating physical security technologies with cybersecurity products.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 01, 2019
In the world of sports, oftentimes there’s as much action in the stands as there is on the floor. That’s why the Milwaukee Bucks felt it was so important to design their new stadium with a network of security cameras to safeguard the welfare of players and fans alike.
- By Mark McCormack
- Aug 01, 2019
California law enforcement is praising the use of drones and high-definition video surveillance to track suspects and strategize police responses.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 25, 2019
The city was never able to get the software, Rekognition, to consistently work with its video surveillance cameras over the course of 15 months.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 24, 2019
Following a rise in expressway violence, law enforcement will add about 35 cameras to look into shootings that are notoriously difficult to solve.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 23, 2019
The proposal includes a controversial measure that would exempt police footage from being accessed and released through public records laws.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 19, 2019
A recent public meeting exposed tensions about how a city-wide video surveillance system is being used to identify crime suspects in Detroit.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 11, 2019
The tech behemoth already plans to roll out delivery drones. It’s now considering offering a home surveillance service to customers.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 08, 2019
Employers are becoming more vigilant about workplace security, implementing intensive screenings for job candidates and electronic badge systems for employees.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 02, 2019
Remote Surveillance Units have been installed in Riverbank, Calif., and they have the power to do much more than just capture footage. These high-tech surveillance cameras can detect when a crime is being committed, and even allow police officers to communicate with the offender.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 28, 2019
Restaurants and stores that sell liquor are suffering from theft in Shreveport, Louisiana. In response, a city councilman is now pushing an amendment that requires restaurants and stores that sell liquor to obtain state-of-the-art surveillance systems before they acquire a liquor license.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 27, 2019