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Irish Police Defend Use of Israeli Tech Amidst Boycott Calls

Ireland's Garda Síochána uses Cellebrite technology for crime solving, despite calls for a boycott due to its Israeli origins, and spent nearly €500,000 on it in 2024; its use was crucial in solving the Anna Mooney murder case.

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West Midlands Police Expands Digital Forensics Team Amid Budget Cuts

West Midlands Police seized over 4,000 phones and computers in the last year, aiding in solving various crimes; the force is expanding its digital forensics team despite budget constraints and 800 fewer officers since 2010, because 95% of crimes have an online connection.

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NYPD's ShotSpotter: $45 Million, Low Effectiveness, Disproportionate Impact on Black Communities

A report reveals that the NYPD's $45 million ShotSpotter system produced 61,888 alerts over nine years, with only 16% confirmed as gunfire, leading to 0.7% arrests and 0.9% firearm recoveries, disproportionately affecting Black communities.

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Rhineland-Palatinate Legalizes Bodycams in Homes, Drone Interception

Rhineland-Palatinate's parliament approved a new law allowing police to use bodycams in homes and pre-record footage, plus giving municipal officers bodycam rights in public; it also legalized suspicious drone detection and interception.

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NYPD Commissioner Leads Manhunt for CEO's Killer Using Advanced Surveillance Technology

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch is overseeing the manhunt for the killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot and killed outside a Manhattan hotel Wednesday morning; investigators are using surveillance video, a discarded burner phone, and other technologies to identify and apprehend...

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