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technology5 hours ago•335 min saved

Ring's Take encryption aims to ease privacy fears around home cameras

Ring is rolling out TAKE, a default encryption feature that stores camera footage in a secure cloud vault with a user-held key, and only temporarily lets Ring access the key for features like video search before discarding it. The move, plus an end-to-end encryption option starting in September, aims to ease fears about who can access footage (including law enforcement and Amazon) and improve customer trust after past privacy concerns surrounding Ring's campaigns and partnerships.

via CNN|

#encryption #law-enforcement #privacy

celebrity1 day ago•36 min saved

Panettiere Rep Suggests Hidden Details Ahead as Death Probe Continues

Hayden Panettiere’s representative says there’s more to the story as investigators press on with her sudden death probe, condemning gossip on social media; authorities say there are no signs of foul play or trauma so far, with an autopsy finding no trauma and the DEA assisting local authorities in Greenville, SC. Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson was present when she was found, and the rep urged anyone with legitimate information to contact law enforcement as the investigation continues.

via Yahoo News UK|

#brian-hickerson #celebrity #death-investigation

crime1 day ago•8 min saved

Florida-led global sweep rescues 163 missing children across five continents

Florida-led Operation Statewide Shield recovered 163 missing children ages 2 months to 17 across five continents during a five-day, multi-agency effort with federal and international partners; victims included runaways, abused or neglected children, and trafficking victims. Three suspects—Jayden Allen Harwood, Robert Ferral Allison, and Michael Corey Prescott—were arrested. The operation—the largest statewide child-recovery effort in Florida history—has ongoing investigations and more arrests expected, with many children receiving care and some reunified with families.

via Fox News|

#child-trafficking #crime #florida

national2 days ago•22 min saved

Illinois deputy who killed Sonya Massey dies in prison

Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted of fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024 after Massey called 911 to report a prowler, died six months into his 20-year maximum sentence for second-degree murder; his death followed a colon cancer diagnosis, with the exact cause not released. Massey’s case, which drew protests, helped spur hiring-reform measures linked to the Sonya Massey Act.

via The Washington Post|

#illinois-united-states #law-enforcement #national

politics-and-policy3 days ago•3 min saved

Flock camera backlash makes AI surveillance a top midterm talking point

Flock’s AI-powered license-plate cameras are becoming a major midterm issue as politicians from both sides criticize privacy concerns and police misuse, with several municipalities cutting ties and lawmakers proposing bans on federal purchases; Flock defends the tech, citing privacy improvements and about 1 million investigations and 10,000 missing-persons cases aided.

via Axios|

#ai-surveillance #law-enforcement #midterms

us-news7 days ago•398 min saved

Missouri deck collapse interrupts U.S. marshals during sex-offender warrant

A U.S. Marshals task force serving a warrant at a convicted sex offender's Missouri home was knocked off balance when a second-floor wooden deck collapsed, sending nine deputies tumbling to the ground; five were hospitalized with injuries, but none suffered grievous harm.

via NBC News|

#arrest-warrant #deck-collapse #law-enforcement

higher-education7 days ago•38 min saved

Penn State frat cocaine case: ringleader arraigned, bail denied

Agostino Abbatiello, 24, allegedly led a cocaine-trafficking ring tied to two Penn State fraternities; he was arraigned and denied bail on multiple felony charges. Authorities say cocaine was packaged at the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi houses in 2023–2024, with 14 people charged—mostly current or former students. Abbatiello and 13 others face counts including possession with intent to deliver cocaine and conspiracy; co-defendant Thomas Robinson allegedly supplied the cocaine, and his father is charged with concealing evidence.

via The Washington Post|

#colleges-and-universities #crime #drug-trafficking

crime8 days ago•3 min saved

Palm Beach Clerk Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges, Suspended by Governor

Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso, a DeSantis appointee, was arrested on five felony counts—including kidnapping and child molestation—after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement began investigating abuse reports from a relative; Gov. DeSantis suspended him, he is being held without bail, and prosecutors say more charges are expected as the probe continues.

via The Palm Beach Post|

#child-abuse #crime #florida

politics10 days ago•3 min saved

Arizona Missing Case Won’t Be Taken Over by FBI, Blanche Says

Attorney General Todd Blanche said it would not be best for the FBI to take over the Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation in Tucson, though federal agents will provide manpower, forensic assistance, and other support as local authorities lead the case; new leads include released ransom notes and rewards totaling $100,000 from the FBI and up to $1 million from Savannah Guthrie, with the FBI assisting in certain areas as needed.

via NBC News|

#arizona #fbi #law-enforcement

us-news10 days ago•23 min saved

New Tool Lets Drivers Check if Their License Plate Was Searched by Private Surveillance

The Have I Been Flocked site compiles FOIA-obtained audit logs to show whether a driver’s license plate has been looked up in Flock Safety’s private camera network, including the reason given for the lookup; it does not reveal whether a vehicle passed a camera or if the driver is under investigation. Flock operates over 120,000 AI-powered cameras that share data with police and governments, and while supporters see it as a policing tool, privacy advocates point to potential misuse and backlash, as shown by vandalism incidents against cameras.

via nypost.com|

#flock-safety #law-enforcement #license-plates

technology10 days ago•2 min saved

New public tool reveals if Flock camera searches touched your license plate

A public site, HaveIBeenFlocked, lets drivers check via FOIA-sourced audit logs whether agencies using Flock license plate reader cameras have searched their plate. The tool shows when and why a plate was searched (most often for drugs or motor vehicle theft), not whether a vehicle passed by or what data the camera yielded. The initiative fuels privacy concerns about license-plate surveillance and potential immigration-enforcement access, spurring calls for oversight. Flock plans updates by Jan. 1 to flag abnormal searches, while civil-liberties groups urge continued scrutiny.

via KCRG|

#foia #law-enforcement #license-plate-readers

local-news11 days ago•2 min saved

Virginia State University shooting injures several as suspects flee

Five people were shot near dormitories at Virginia State University and transported to area hospitals, one in critical condition; several suspects remain at large as campus lockdowns continued, with the ATF and Hanover County sheriff's office assisting in the investigation.

via The Guardian|

#campus-lockdown #law-enforcement #local-news

technology11 days ago•2 min saved

New public tool shows if your license plate was searched by Flock cameras

A site called HaveIBeenFlocked lets people check whether agencies using Flock license-plate cameras searched their plate, using FOIA-derived audit logs. The results reveal which searches were performed and why (often related to drugs or vehicle theft) but not whether the plate was observed. The story highlights privacy and civil-liberties concerns about immigration enforcement access and potential misuse by officers; Flock plans changes to flag abnormal searches, a move praised by critics but seen as insufficient by groups like the ACLU.

via FOX19 | Cincinnati|

#flock-cameras #foia #law-enforcement

crime11 days ago•3 min saved

Lawrence Mayor Arrested Over $1.65 Million COVID Loan Fraud Allegations

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña was arrested on wire fraud and money laundering charges for allegedly diverting more than $1.65 million in COVID-19 EIDL funds through his tire business to personal debts, campaign finance and mortgage payments. Prosecutors say SBA increases were approved and funds moved to personal accounts with some checks labeled as campaign loans. He faces up to 20 years for wire fraud and 10 years for money laundering and is due in federal court in Boston.

via Boston 25 News|

#corruption #crime #eidl

immigration12 days ago•3 min saved

DOJ charges 11 in nationwide sham-marriage fraud crackdown

The Justice Department charged 11 people in a nationwide scheme involving more than 1,000 sham marriages used to help foreign nationals gain U.S. immigration status, with operations from 2016–2026 across several states and overseas. Facilitators allegedly paid Americans about $30,000 per case and recruiters about $5,000, while foreign nationals paid roughly $100,000 to arrange and document fraudulent green-card filings. The defendants face conspiracy to commit marriage fraud and immigration fraud (up to 5 years) and conspiracy to encourage unlawful residence (up to 10 years). The arrests reflect a broader federal push to curb immigration fraud amid national-security concerns.

via Axios|

#doj #immigration #law-enforcement