Law Enforcement
DOJ Launches Task Force to Curb Tech-Driven Health Care Fraud on West Coast
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a task force targeting tech-driven health care fraud in California, Arizona, and Nevada, aiming to dismantle digital health schemes and improve conditions for legitimate providers like Astiva Health.
SuperCom Expands Alabama Footprint with Two New Electronic Monitoring Contracts
SuperCom Ltd. has secured two new electronic monitoring contracts in Alabama, marking the company's third and fourth deployments in the state within a year and highlighting its accelerating expansion across the U.S. public safety market.
Family of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Employee Speaks Out After Halloween Road-Rage Shooting Incident
The family of Emilio Humberto Rodriguez, a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue employee charged in a Halloween night road-rage shooting, describes him as a dedicated public servant and father who acted out of fear during the confrontation that left another driver injured.
AI Security System Error Leads to Police Handcuffing Innocent Teenager
A Baltimore County high school student was handcuffed by police after an AI security system incorrectly identified a bag of chips as a firearm, highlighting the real-world consequences of AI errors in public safety applications.
D-Wave Quantum and North Wales Police Demonstrate Quantum Computing's Practical Value with 50% Faster Emergency Response Times
D-Wave Quantum's hybrid-quantum application significantly improved police vehicle placement optimization, cutting response times by nearly 50% and reducing planning from four months to four minutes, demonstrating quantum computing's real-world impact on public safety.
SuperCom Expands Electronic Monitoring Reach with Wisconsin Domestic Violence Program
SuperCom Ltd. has secured its 12th U.S. state contract in one year, deploying electronic monitoring technology for a Wisconsin sheriff's department domestic violence prevention program that may expand to GPS tracking.
Washington Law Enforcement Memorial Marks 20 Years with Yearlong Tribute Campaign
The Behind the Badge Foundation has launched a yearlong campaign commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial, honoring 346 fallen officers while creating a living tribute through community submissions.
Sequoia National Park Rangers Remove Nearly 3,000 Illegal Cannabis Plants in 13-Acre Operation
Park rangers in California's Sequoia National Park have cleared a major illegal cannabis cultivation site, highlighting the ongoing environmental threats posed by illicit grows and bolstering legal industry calls for stronger enforcement.
U.S. Secret Service Accumulates $400 Million in Cryptocurrency from Scam Operations
The U.S. Secret Service has seized nearly $400 million in digital assets over the past decade, highlighting the growing challenge of cryptocurrency-related crimes and the agency's significant role in combating them.
Former Rikers Island Officer Cleared of Animal-Cruelty Charges in Queens Court
Brandon Pearce, a former NYC Department of Correction officer, has been exonerated of animal-cruelty charges after new evidence raised doubts about the original allegations.
FBI Returns Two Stolen Paintings to Harwood Museum After 40-Year Mystery
Two paintings by Taos Society of Artists members Victor Higgins and Joseph Henry Sharp have been recovered by the FBI and will be returned to the Harwood Museum of Art, marking the resolution of a four-decade-old art theft case.
China Struggles with Management of Seized Cryptocurrency Assets
China faces regulatory challenges in handling digital currencies confiscated during criminal investigations, with no clear national guidelines for managing these assets.