Drone Cops: The Future of Policing American Cities?A <i>Government Technology</i> data analysis of the Chula Vista, Calif., police department’s six-year groundbreaking drone-as-first-responder program reveals impacts on response times, officer safety and citizen privacy. Nov 19 24November 19, 2024Article at Government Technology
DWI Arrestees: Unexpected Partners in Public Safety InnovationHOW DOES THE PILOT WORK? WHAT IS THE PRICE? WHAT’S NEXT? Apr 19 24April 19, 2024Article at Government Technology
ALPR Audit Takeaways: What We Learned About Policy GapsLEXINGTON AUDITS REVEAL NEED FOR MORE TRAINING NEW JERSEY MISSES AUDIT REPORTING DEADLINE MINNEAPOLIS AUDIT REVEALS SECURITY LAPSES SOME AGENCIES USE FREE OPTION TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY Apr 16 24April 16, 2024Article at Government Technology
Digital IDs Are Here, But Where Are They Used and Accepted?While millions of Americans have opted to use mobile IDs that can be carried on a phone instead of physical identification in a wallet, many businesses and agencies, including law enforcement, don’t yet accept them. What needs to happen next? Mar 12 24March 12, 2024Article at Government Technology
How Many Electric Buses Does Your City Have? (2023 Edition)All-electric buses are now operating in nearly every state in the nation, according to new data from the federal government. Use this tool to see which agencies are leading the electric bus charge. This data comes from the 2022 National Transit… Dec 21 23December 21, 2023Article at Government Technology
Inside Ohio’s Controversial AI Crime Fighting ExperimentWHAT IS FUSUS? FususONE: a map-based interface that combines private and public video streams and data from license plate readers and ShotSpotter triggers into a single feedFususREGISTERY: allows citizens to register their cameras with police… Oct 23 23October 23, 2023Article at Government Technology
Are Public Computers in Libraries Becoming Obsolete?KEEPING UP WITH NEW DEMANDS LIBRARY BUILDINGS REMAIN IMPORTANT Jun 05 23June 05, 2023Article at Government Technology
Why new IRS rules will be an absolute disaster for casual eBay usersThe new reporting threshold is frustratingly low. As the price of gas, food, and rent soars, Americans like Alessa Kutten-Cottrell scan their closets and garages in a modern-day version of rummaging under couch cushions for spare change. The… Aug 30 22August 30, 2022Article at Daily Dot
Northland First Responder Accused Twice of Sexual AssaultDULUTH, Minn- The city of Duluth received more than $2 million dollars in federal grant money to enhance the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases. The money came from the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) after a statewide audit… Jun 05 19June 05, 2019Article at Fox21Online
SPECIAL REPORT: Body Camera Video Shows Lives Saved By NarcanSuperior Police have Administered the Opioid-Reversal Drug More than 50 Times Since 2016 SUPERIOR, Wisc. – As Superior Police Officers continue to respond to several opioid overdose calls each month, we’re getting a closer look at the reality behind… May 22 19May 22, 2019Article at Fox21Online
SPECIAL REPORT: The Danger of head injuries for Hockey playersWhen a former UMD Hockey Star Died Unexpectedly, Researchers Found a Clue in His Brain When UMD Bulldog hockey star Andrew Carroll died suddenly in 2018, his fans, friends and family were shocked. Researchers at Boston University, have now discovered… May 15 19May 15, 2019Article at Fox21Online
CBD Craze: Does It Work, and Is It Legal?A Special Report Takes a Closer Look at CBD in the Northland DULUTH, Minn- Chances are you’ve heard of it “CBD” is a product that’s hit the shelves in Minnesota and Wisconsin stores. Leaders in the industry are cashing in, calling the trend “a gold… Feb 13 19February 13, 2019Article at Fox21Online
Investigation: Do you know your legal sobriety limit? Field Tests With Minnesota State PatrolTroopers Partnered With FOX 21 to Demonstrate the Effects of Alcohol DULUTH, Minn- As New Year’s Eve approaches, people are going to be out drinking alcohol and having a good time, but do you know your limit? How many drinks can you have before… Dec 29 18December 29, 2018Article at Fox21Online
Mayor Larson, DTA Manager Pressed For Answers About Nearly-Fatal Bus AssaultAfter FOX 21's Questions Were Not Answered, We Asked Them at Public News Conference DULUTH, Minn – In May, a 71-year-old man ended up in the ICU with bleeding on the brain and a fractured skull following a beating from a younger passenger after the… Oct 28 18October 28, 2018Article at Fox21Online
East H.S. Student In Assault Speaks Out; Son’s Death Ruled Homicide In Separate Case5-week-old Infant Dead After Head Trauma DULUTH, Minn. – A Duluth East High School student involved in assault caught on camera is speaking to FOX 21 about the attack, while details of his infant son’s homicide have emerged. Jedda Simpson, 17, wanted… Oct 24 18October 24, 2018Article at Fox21Online
DTA Faces Potential Lawsuit After Man Nearly Beaten to DeathDTA, City of Duluth Not Releasing Video Or Details of Investigation DULUTH, Minn – The Duluth Transit Authority could be facing a lawsuit over a bus ride gone very wrong for a 71-year-old man. He ended up in the ICU with bleeding on the brain after… Oct 21 18October 21, 2018Article at Fox21Online
A Violent Repeat Sex Offender Released To Live Homeless In SpoonerThere are 542 Homeless Sex Offenders Living in Wisconsin SPOONER, Wisc- The prison release of a repeat violent sex offender in Spooner, Wisconsin is prompting a lot of questions about the judicial system. No one in the town would rent him a house or… Sep 10 18September 10, 2018Article at Fox21Online
Duluth Hospitals Restrictive On Certifying Patients For CannabisView the full award-winning videojournalism report here: https://www.facebook.com/nikkidavidsonreports/videos/2149990235236798 May 23 18May 23, 2018Article at Fox21Online
Victim Speaks About Sexual Assault By Mexico Lindo ManagerEsteban Mata Plead Guilty to Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct The one-time manager of a popular Downtown Duluth Mexican restaurant is now behind bars, convicted of sexually assaulting a customer while working at the business last summer. Esteban… Nov 15 17November 15, 2017Article at Fox21Online
High School Boy’s Fight To Dance Goes FederalView the videojournalism story here: https://www.facebook.com/nikkidavidsonreports/videos/2034375106798312 A Twin Ports boy’s fight to compete in Minnesota high school dance team competitions may now be headed to the national level after the legal… Nov 13 17November 13, 2017Article at Fox21Online
