It can tell how much you've smoked in the past 3 to 4 hours.

This startup created a marijuana breathalyzer

Blowing Smoke

A startup developing a marijuana breathalyzer just secured funding through Y Combinator, one of the world's top accelerators.

This Startup Created a Marijuana Breathalyzer

And it now has the backing of top accelerator Y Combinator.

The robots will be on duty 24/7, say officials.

China deploys its first robot traffic police

Robo Cops

A Chinese city has deployed police robots to help human officers deal with traffic problems, marking another way the nation is using tech to maintain order.

China Deploys Its First Robot Traffic Police

The bots are helping human officers maintain order on Chinese roads.

The technology "does not perform as well on people of color compared to whites, on women compared to men, or young people compared to older people."

Police body camera maker decides against using facial recognition

Cop Cam Crisis

The biggest supplier of police body cameras and software called Axon just called it quits on using AI-powered facial recognition systems for its devices.

Police Body Camera Maker Decides Against Using Facial Recognition

There's a growing backlash against using facial recognition for law enforcement.

Man takes police to court for scanning his face without consent

Surprise Scan

Police in the UK must defend their use of facial recognition tech in court for the first time, and the court's ruling could set a powerful precedent.

Man Takes Police to Court for Scanning His Face Without Consent

A crowdfunded court case could shape the future of facial recognition tech.

They substituted a grainy photo of their suspect with a high-res image of Harrelson.

Police catch Woody Harrelson look-alike using facial recognition

Familiar Face

NYPD detectives uploaded a photo of Woody Harrelson to their facial recognition system to find a suspect that they thought resembled the actor.

Police Catch Woody Harrelson Look-Alike Using Facial Recognition

The NYPD knew their suspect resembled Harrelson, so they uploaded the actor's photo to identify him.

Police made the arrest based on info gleaned from a WhatsApp photo of a hand holding drugs.

UK police identified a drug dealer from his fingerprints in a WhatsApp photo

Future Society

UK police matched their suspect to fingerprints from a WhatsApp photo. Such biometric data has become both evidence for police and a target for criminals.

UK Police Identified A Drug Dealer By His Fingerprints In A Photo

It's probably a good reminder: those cameras always in our pockets are extremely powerful. 

UK Police Identified A Drug Dealer By His Fingerprints In A WhatsApp Photo

When can law enforcement look at your devices? A definitive list

Law enforcement now has the technology to break into any iPhone. Under such circumstances, its good to know when they're allowed to.

When Can Law Enforcement Look at Your Devices? A Definitive List

Seize, swipe, search? 

You may already live in a state where the police have access.

The NYPD wants everyone's license for facial recognition. How concerned should you be?

The NYPD is asking for access access license photos as well as criminal mugshots for facial recognition in investigations. This practice is becoming common.

The NYPD Wants Everyone's Licenses for Facial Recognition. How Concerned Should You Be?

Police could use the photos of innocent drivers as well as criminal mugshots. 

The NYPD Wants Everyone’s Licenses for Facial Recognition. How Concerned Should You Be?

New Jersey is working to alleviate racial bias in one aspect of the criminal justice system. An algorithm is helping to set bail in a more fair manner.

One State is Replacing Bail Hearings With…An Algorithm

Will our judgments be fairer if we remove humans from the equation?

Sci-Fi Visions

A new de-escalation system from Police Bumper allows police to quickly end high speed chases by wrapping a car's axle from behind.
Technology is an important tool for law enforcement to bring about non-lethal solutions to their already very dangerous jobs.

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Blowing Smoke

This Startup Created a Marijuana Breathalyzer

Robo Cops

China Deploys Its First Robot Traffic Police

Cop Cam Crisis

Police Body Camera Maker Decides Against Using Facial Recognition

Surprise Scan

Man Takes Police to Court for Scanning His Face Without Consent

Familiar Face

Police Catch Woody Harrelson Look-Alike Using Facial Recognition

Future Society

UK Police Identified A Drug Dealer By His Fingerprints In A WhatsApp Photo

Future Society

When Can Law Enforcement Look at Your Devices? A Definitive List

Future Society

The NYPD Wants Everyone’s Licenses for Facial Recognition. How Concerned Should You Be?

Future Society

One State is Replacing Bail Hearings With…An Algorithm

Sci-Fi Visions

Police Can Instantly End High Speed Chases With This Tiny Net

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