#publicsafety — Public Fediverse posts

Streetsblog NYC: Empty Quarter: City’s Crash Database Hasn’t Been Updated In Three Months. “The city’s public data on motor vehicle crashes — the portal that provides the underpinning for public-facing, easy-to-use, map-based websites such as Crashmapper and Crashcount — hasn’t updated since June 11, meaning that thousands of crashes are not showing up on those independent websites.”

Radio Free Europe: Yale Tracking Of Ukrainian Children Taken By Russia At Risk As US Reshapes $25M Program. “Researchers at Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab working to track Ukrainian children forcibly transferred to Russia and Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine could see their positions eliminated by December unless new funding is secured, the lab’s executive director told […]

Easy Reader: Good Stuff Strand Cam ends after 25 years, ‘swatting’ to blame. “For over 25 years Good Stuff restaurant in Hermosa Beach has livestreamed a block of The Strand capturing the daily musings of passing tourists, bikers and 13th street volleyball players to online audiences worldwide. Last week, the Good Stuff Strand Cam was taken down as a safety precaution, according to Cris […]

New York Times: Crashing a Plane for Clicks: Influencers Push Shock Content to Get Views. “Across the world, aspiring influencers trespass on skyscraper roofs. They block highway traffic. They provoke strangers in grocery stores, airports and malls. They dangle from helicopters, cranes, trains and cliffs for clips lasting only seconds. Some are arrested. Others are hospitalized. And, in tragic […]

There are things we can do here and now to stop the madness.
https://blog.jaykayenn.net/the-ai-scam-we-can-fix-now/

#techtyranny #AI #LLM #chatbot #chatgpt #publicsafety #marketing

There are things we can do here and now to stop the madness.
https://blog.jaykayenn.net/the-ai-scam-we-can-fix-now/

#techtyranny #AI #LLM #chatbot #chatgpt #publicsafety #marketing

There are things we can do here and how to stop the madness.
https://blog.jaykayenn.net/the-ai-scam-we-can-fix-now/

#techtyranny #AI #LLM #chatbot #publicsafety #marketing

There are things we can do here and now to stop the madness.
https://blog.jaykayenn.net/the-ai-scam-we-can-fix-now/

#techtyranny #AI #LLM #chatbot #chatgpt #publicsafety #marketing

There are things we can do here and now to stop the madness.
https://blog.jaykayenn.net/the-ai-scam-we-can-fix-now/

#techtyranny #AI #LLM #chatbot #chatgpt #publicsafety #marketing

Taco Bell met with Michigan on cyclospora parasite weeks before recall – East Bay Times https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/2886/ #agriculture #BayArea #Business #California #CaliforniaNews #environment #food #Health #HealthCare #LatestHeadlines #michigan #MichiganDining #MichiganFood #MichiganGroceryStores #MichiganRestaurants #MontereyCounty #MorningWire #NationalNews #News #PublicSafety #Retail #SouthBay

Taco Bell met with Michigan on cyclospora parasite weeks before recall – East Bay Times https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/2886/ #agriculture #BayArea #Business #California #CaliforniaNews #environment #food #Health #HealthCare #LatestHeadlines #michigan #MichiganDining #MichiganFood #MichiganGroceryStores #MichiganRestaurants #MontereyCounty #MorningWire #NationalNews #News #PublicSafety #Retail #SouthBay

Taco Bell met with Michigan on cyclospora parasite weeks before recall – East Bay Times https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/2886/ #agriculture #BayArea #Business #California #CaliforniaNews #environment #food #Health #HealthCare #LatestHeadlines #michigan #MichiganDining #MichiganFood #MichiganGroceryStores #MichiganRestaurants #MontereyCounty #MorningWire #NationalNews #News #PublicSafety #Retail #SouthBay

Taco Bell met with Michigan on cyclospora parasite weeks before recall – East Bay Times https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/2886/ #agriculture #BayArea #Business #California #CaliforniaNews #environment #food #Health #HealthCare #LatestHeadlines #michigan #MichiganDining #MichiganFood #MichiganGroceryStores #MichiganRestaurants #MontereyCounty #MorningWire #NationalNews #News #PublicSafety #Retail #SouthBay

Calgary police testing drones to support first response efforts

For the next three months, the Calgary Police Service will have more eyes in the sky to support…
#Canada #Calgary #Calgarypolice #CPS #CPS’sOperationalSupportDivision #emergencyresponse #publicsafety
https://www.europesays.com/canada/206186/

Pinellas County rolls out techn to speed emergency response https://www.byteseu.com/2357885/ #APPPublicSafety #JustinaRhines #News #PinellasCounty #PublicSafety #Tampa #Technology #TOPICLatestPublicSafety&CrimeStories #VOD

Bosnia Charges Seven Over Deadly Fire at Tuzla Elderly People’s Care Home https://www.byteseu.com/2357793/ #Bosnia #BosniaAndHerzegovina #BosniaHerzegovina #CareHomes #Herzegovina #PublicSafety #PublicServices

Reuters: Finland risks strained power supply after Google AI deal, opposition warns. “Finland ​should introduce a national permitting system for data centres to prevent the risk ‌of power shortages and soaring energy prices, opposition parties said on Thursday following Google’s announcement of a large new investment in the country.”

Reuters: Finland risks strained power supply after Google AI deal, opposition warns. “Finland ​should introduce a national permitting system for data centres to prevent the risk ‌of power shortages and soaring energy prices, opposition parties said on Thursday following Google’s announcement of a large new investment in the country.”

Reuters: Finland risks strained power supply after Google AI deal, opposition warns. “Finland ​should introduce a national permitting system for data centres to prevent the risk ‌of power shortages and soaring energy prices, opposition parties said on Thursday following Google’s announcement of a large new investment in the country.”

Reuters: Finland risks strained power supply after Google AI deal, opposition warns. “Finland ​should introduce a national permitting system for data centres to prevent the risk ‌of power shortages and soaring energy prices, opposition parties said on Thursday following Google’s announcement of a large new investment in the country.”

Reuters: Finland risks strained power supply after Google AI deal, opposition warns. “Finland ​should introduce a national permitting system for data centres to prevent the risk ‌of power shortages and soaring energy prices, opposition parties said on Thursday following Google’s announcement of a large new investment in the country.”

Korea University Study Uncovers How mRNA Vaccination May Broaden Flu Antibody Responses

New study finds that mRNA vaccination sustained influenza-specific germinal-center activity for up to six months in some participants…
#EuropeSays #Korea #KR #Biotechnology #ClinicalTrials&MedicalDiscoveries #HealthCare&Hospitals #InfectionControl #KoreaUniversityCollegeofMedicine #MedicalEquipment #MedicalPharmaceuticals #Pharmaceuticals #PollsandResearch #publicsafety #Surveys
https://www.europesays.com/korea/151333/

Musk’s Robotaxis Under Investigation For Dodging Safety Standards

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/09/11/musks-robotaxis-under-investigation-for-dodging-safety-standards/

Musk’s Robotaxis Under Investigation For Dodging Safety Standards

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/09/11/musks-robotaxis-under-investigation-for-dodging-safety-standards/

Musk’s Robotaxis Under Investigation For Dodging Safety Standards

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/09/11/musks-robotaxis-under-investigation-for-dodging-safety-standards/

Musk’s Robotaxis Under Investigation For Dodging Safety Standards

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/09/11/musks-robotaxis-under-investigation-for-dodging-safety-standards/

Musk’s Robotaxis Under Investigation For Dodging Safety Standards

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/09/11/musks-robotaxis-under-investigation-for-dodging-safety-standards/

💟 #NationalRecoveryMonth

🗣️ Last week, while getting ready to instruct my SPARTA class at the Milano Family Senior Center in Melrose, I noticed an Opioid Overdose Rescue Kit placed right alongside the AED cabinet.

⛑️ Having these kits visible in #community centers is a crucial step forward. #Addiction affects people from all walks of life, across every generation. As someone with an EMT-B background with 11+ years in recovery, I know firsthand that immediate access to rescue tools is the bridge between a tragedy and a second chance. Normalizing harm reduction normalizes life-saving care.

📢 Let's continue advocating for education, compassion, and life-saving resources in all of our public spaces.

🚨 If you witness an overdose, call 911 immediately.

💚 If you or someone you know needs support for mental health or substance use, dial or text 988 for free, confidential help.

You are worth it. 🙏🏽

#PublicSafety #MelroseMA #988Lifeline #Boston #EMT #ODAAT #Recovery #Sobriety #Hope #Life

Reuters: UNICEF estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one year. “About 20 million internet-using children across ​21 countries were subjected to sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single year, with most cases occurring ‌on social media platforms, a new report by the U.N. children’s charity said on Thursday. More than one in five children aged 12 […]

The Guardian: No 10 backs ‘tough action’ if social platforms fail to remove dangerous driving posts after A66 crash. “The government has given its full backing to Ofcom to take ‘tough action’ against social media platforms that fail to remove videos that depict dangerous driving after a crash that killed seven people near Middlesbrough.”

Capital & Main: Mental Health Workers Say Algorithmic Triage Is Hurting Patients. “To understand some of the ways that AI is affecting mental health care, Capital & Main spoke with more than a dozen therapists, clinicians, academic experts and advocates in Wisconsin and California, who said the hasty integration of the technology is eroding patients’ access to timely and appropriate mental […]

Capital & Main: Mental Health Workers Say Algorithmic Triage Is Hurting Patients. “To understand some of the ways that AI is affecting mental health care, Capital & Main spoke with more than a dozen therapists, clinicians, academic experts and advocates in Wisconsin and California, who said the hasty integration of the technology is eroding patients’ access to timely and appropriate mental […]

Capital & Main: Mental Health Workers Say Algorithmic Triage Is Hurting Patients. “To understand some of the ways that AI is affecting mental health care, Capital & Main spoke with more than a dozen therapists, clinicians, academic experts and advocates in Wisconsin and California, who said the hasty integration of the technology is eroding patients’ access to timely and appropriate mental […]

Capital & Main: Mental Health Workers Say Algorithmic Triage Is Hurting Patients. “To understand some of the ways that AI is affecting mental health care, Capital & Main spoke with more than a dozen therapists, clinicians, academic experts and advocates in Wisconsin and California, who said the hasty integration of the technology is eroding patients’ access to timely and appropriate mental […]

Capital & Main: Mental Health Workers Say Algorithmic Triage Is Hurting Patients. “To understand some of the ways that AI is affecting mental health care, Capital & Main spoke with more than a dozen therapists, clinicians, academic experts and advocates in Wisconsin and California, who said the hasty integration of the technology is eroding patients’ access to timely and appropriate mental […]

WeatherNext – [An] AI Model Achieves Breakthrough In Forecasting Cyclones
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https://deepmind.google/blog/weathernext-ai-model-achieves-breakthrough-in-forecasting-cyclones/ <-- shared technical Google DeepMind blog post
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-026-10953-2 <-- shared paper
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https://deepmind.google/science/weatherlab/ <-- shared data
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https://github.com/google-deepmind/weathernext <-- shared GitHub repository
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H/T @juliet Rothenberg | Product Director of Earth & Resilience AI at Google
[this post should not be considered an endorsement of a particular organisation or their approach]
“[The Google WeatherNext AI team] are showing how the WeatherNext AI model from Google DeepMind and Google Research has achieved state-of-the-art accuracy in predicting a cyclone's track, intensity, and wind structure. On average, the WeatherNext Cyclones model gives forecasters an extra day’s worth of predictive accuracy- delivering an advance equivalent to roughly a decade of historical meteorological progress 🌀
Here is how WeatherNext is transforming cyclone forecasting:
• Gaining an Extra Day of Advanced Warning: WN 3-day forecasts are as good as what prior models were able to provide for 2-day forecasts, giving critical time for emergency response.
• Overcoming Traditional Trade-offs: WN bridges the gap between massive global atmospheric currents (which steer a cyclone's path) and fine-grained thermodynamic processes around its core (which drive its intensity) into a single AI model.
• Unprecedented Ensemble Scale: Using Functional Generative Networks (FGNs), WN now generates 1,000-member ensembles in less than a minute on a TPU to capture rare, consequential tail-risks like sudden rapid intensification – which means forecasters can see a broader range of possible scenarios.
• Real-World Impact: During the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the WN model helped the National Hurricane Center (NHC) make a historic forecast for Hurricane Melissa by predicting rapid intensification and landfall five days in advance.
[The] teams are open sourcing the operationalized models (WeatherNext Cyclones and WeatherNext 2), alongside a compact version (WeatherNext 2-mini) that can run on a single TPU in a free public Colab notebook – all with a goal of empowering local organizations worldwide.
Weather affects everyone. By combining advanced AI with the real-world expertise of human forecasters, we can build a collaborative ecosystem that saves lives and helps communities adapt to a changing climate…”
#Google #DeepMind #GoogleResearch #AI #ensembles #FunctionalGenerativeNetworks #WeatherNext #cyclone #operationalised #model #modeling #forecasting #spatialanalyis #spatiotemporal #track #intensity #windstructure #hurricane #weather #climate #metrology #cyclonetrack #risk #hazard #emergencyresponse #planning #tool #earlywarning #scale #magnitude #path #track #thermodynamic #scenarios #opensource #impacts #tropicalcyclones #WeatherNextCyclones #weathermodel #atmospheric #predictions #mitigation #warning #robust #publicsafety #infrastructure
@Google | @WeatherNext

Ranked: U.S. States With the Highest Vehicle-Theft Rates in 2025

California recorded the highest vehicle-theft rate in the United States in 2025, while North Carolina ranked No. 15 nationally, according to an analysis of data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau and U.S. Census Bureau.

The ranking measures reported vehicle thefts per 100,000 residents, allowing states with different population sizes to be compared more fairly. More than 650,000 vehicles were reportedly stolen nationwide during the year—approximately one vehicle every 48 seconds.

States With the Highest Vehicle-Theft Rates

1. California: 348 thefts per 100,000 residents
2. Nevada: 318
3. New Mexico: 318
4. Missouri: 280
5. Colorado: 280
6. Maryland: 273
7. Texas: 240
8. Alaska: 232
9. Washington: 228
10. Illinois: 223
11. Oregon: 208
12. Kansas: 201
13. Tennessee: 188
14. Louisiana: 188
15. North Carolina: 185
16. South Carolina: 184
17. Ohio: 174

California Leads the Nation

California recorded an estimated 348 vehicle thefts per 100,000 residents—the highest rate in the country.

Nevada and New Mexico tied for second place at 318 thefts per 100,000 people. Missouri and Colorado also tied, with each reporting a rate of 280.

The results show that elevated vehicle-theft rates are not limited to one region. States near the top of the list are spread across the West, Southwest, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and South.

North Carolina Ranks No. 15

North Carolina recorded approximately 185 vehicle thefts per 100,000 residents, placing it 15th among the states included in the ranking.

The state’s rate was slightly higher than neighboring South Carolina, which ranked No. 16 with 184 thefts per 100,000 people.

North Carolina also ranked just below Tennessee and Louisiana. Both states recorded rates of 188 thefts per 100,000 residents.

The statewide number should not be interpreted as Raleigh’s individual vehicle-theft rate. Conditions can vary considerably among cities, counties and neighborhoods.

How North Carolina Compares

North Carolina’s rate was:

• 163 thefts per 100,000 people lower than California’s.
• 133 lower than Nevada and New Mexico.
• Three lower than Tennessee and Louisiana.
• One higher than South Carolina.
• 11 higher than Ohio.

Among the southeastern states displayed on the accompanying map, Tennessee and Louisiana had higher rates than North Carolina. South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Alabama and Florida recorded lower statewide rates.

Why Rates Are Used Instead of Totals

A state with a large population will generally record more crimes than a less-populated state, even when individual risk is lower.

A rate per 100,000 residents adjusts for population size. It provides a clearer way to compare the relative frequency of vehicle theft among states, although it does not measure an individual driver’s exact risk.

Vehicle ownership levels, urban density, law-enforcement reporting practices and local crime patterns may also affect comparisons.

Ways to Reduce Vehicle-Theft Risk

Drivers cannot eliminate every risk, but several basic precautions can make a vehicle less attractive or accessible to thieves:

• Lock the vehicle and close every window.
• Never leave keys or key fobs inside.
• Avoid leaving a running vehicle unattended.
• Park in visible, well-lit locations.
• Remove bags, electronics and valuables from view.
• Use a steering-wheel lock or other visible deterrent.
• Activate the factory alarm and immobilizer.
• Consider a tracking device or connected-vehicle service.
• Store the vehicle identification number and current photographs somewhere secure.
• Report a stolen vehicle immediately to law enforcement and the insurance provider.

Owners should also check whether their vehicle has an outstanding security-related recall or manufacturer software update.

What Raleigh Drivers Should Know

The national ranking provides useful context, but Raleigh residents should rely on local police data for neighborhood-level trends.

When parking downtown or attending a major event, drivers should remove visible valuables, confirm that all doors are locked and note where the vehicle was left. Anyone who discovers a stolen vehicle should contact law enforcement rather than attempting to recover it independently.

The rankings were calculated using 2025 state vehicle-theft totals and U.S. Census Bureau population estimates. Rates shown in the graphic are rounded.

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CW: Occasional Foul Language. Always Political.

ICE wants to spend millions of our taxpayer dollars to equip their agents with these gloves while they carry out violent kidnappings across the country.

If this happens ICE, as we’ve continually seen, will ignore the safety precautions. How long until we hear about cardiac deaths related to ICE?

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🌟 Grateful to Support the Greater Boston Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team

🗣️ A sincere thank you to Sgt. Yessenia Gomez for the invitation to present at today's Greater Boston CISM Team meeting, and to Deputy Chief DeMarco and the MIT Police Department for hosting the event.

🤝🏽 It was a privilege to connect with team members both in person and virtually to share functional movement drills, breathing techniques, and the power of small steps of self-care for a first responder's lifestyle.

🇺🇸 Thank you to every officer, clinician, and peer supporter in attendance for your engagement—and most importantly, thank you for your dedicated service and commitment to supporting those who serve our communities.

#FirstResponder #Mentalhealth #Police #wellness #CISM #fitness #publicsafety #lawenforcement #coaching #quote #Boston #Cambridge #Community #preventivecare #EMT #healthyaging

London Underground begins scanning passengers' faces

https://www.btp.police.uk/news/btp/news/england/btp-expands-live-facial-recognition-lfr-trial-into-london-underground-stations/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49255496

#HackerNews #LondonUnderground #FacialRecognition #PrivacyTech #PublicSafety #TechNews

📣Professional Announcement & Community Update

🗣️ Honored and grateful for the invitation from President / Sergeant Yessenia Gomez and the Massachusetts Latino Police Officers Association (MLPO) to present at the Greater Boston Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team meeting this Tuesday, August 11th, at the MIT Police Department!

🎙️I’ll be delivering an interactive session titled "On-Duty Performance, Off-Duty Life: Adaptive Movement & Self-Care for First Responders." We’ll be practicing adaptive bodyweight drills, unilateral movements, and diaphragmatic breathing to improve mobility, posture, and injury prevention—supporting optimal performance on shift, mental health, preventive care, and off-duty quality of life.

🇺🇸Thank you to Sgt. Gomez and the MLPO leadership for the opportunity to serve those who dedicate their lives to supporting our community.

#FirstResponder #PublicSafety #Fitness #Community #LawEnforcement #EMT #Boston #MaldenMa #CambridgeMa #Coaching #MentalHealth

The Guardian: Restaurants, pubs and theatres ban Meta’s ‘spy glasses’ over privacy fears. “When Meta used superstar Kylie Jenner to promote its sleek new line of ‘spy glasses’, the social media company hoped the devices would reach the same broad acceptance that tablets and smartwatches have found before them. But those plans have hit a snag in the UK, where venues from elite restaurants […]

Opening a Family Justice Center here in Thousand Oaks is important and welcome news for the safety of residents here and throughout eastern Ventura County.

A Family Justice Center provides a safe space for the victims of domestic violence, elder and child abuse, human trafficking, and hate crimes. It not only provides safety but also saves victims from having to travel back and forth to Ventura multiple times to seek justice.

The City of Thousand Oaks is a proud partner with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office in establishing this first Family Justice Center in the east county.

I'm also grateful to California Lutheran University, which will host the center and for the work of the Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation in supporting victims.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents is Job One in local government. While crime overall is down, domestic violence in particular remains a stubborn blight that persists across all socioeconomic lines.

This center helps address that. This helps make residents safer.

#publicsafety #safestreets #thousandoaks #venturacounty #fjc

https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/courts/2026/08/05/ventura-county-das-office-to-lease-thousand-oaks-home-family-justice-center/91118668007/
The Ventura County DA's Office plans to lease a home on a Thousand Oaks university campus. Here's why.

[Open] Data Related To Flood Mapping [Canada]
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https://natural-resources.canada.ca/science-data/science-research/natural-hazards/flood-mapping/data-related-flood-mapping <-- shared link to technical details
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https://app.geo.ca/en-ca/map-browser/record/a13a2575-5bda-4bfd-a9b1-5bd2dd583f09 <-- shared map/data-portal link, Canada Flood Map Inventory (CFM)
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https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/1074f781-85d3-4c86-86cb-fd1c339197dc <-- shared data-portal link, Canada Flood Susceptibility Index
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https://doi.org/10.3390/ECWS-7-14235 <-- shared (2023) paper
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https://doi.org/10.1002/2017WR020917 <-- shared (2017) paper
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H/T @Michael DePue | VP & AtkinsRéalis Fellow for Water Resources Engineering | PE, PMP, CFM
“At the Canadian Water Resources Association National Conference in Winnipeg, colleagues shared insights from Canada's Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program. This initiative has seen over 400 flood mapping projects and more than 1,000 flood hazard maps produced, supported by a substantial investment of $164.2 million from 2024 to 2028.
Two key datasets:
• The Canada Flood Map Inventory, which records the locations of flood hazard maps and provides information on how to access them.
• The national Flood Susceptibility Index, a machine-learning assessment of flood-prone areas, including regions that have not been mapped in detail.
When these two layers are combined on a single screen, it becomes clear where future mapping efforts should be directed — specifically, areas with high susceptibility that currently lack detailed maps…”
#water #hydrography #flood #flooding #risk #hazard #model #modeling #fedscience #publicsafety #humaninpacts #opendata #Canada #GIS #spatial #mapping #damage #infrastructure #floodmapping #prediction #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #historic #current #future #preduction #extremeweather #metrology #rainfall #precipitation #atmosphericriver #FloodMapInventory #CFM #floodhazard #FloodSusceptibilityIndex #floodprone #research #susceptibility
@NRCAN

About 100 firefighters are convicted of arson, every year

https://www.firerescue1.com/arson-investigation/articles/expert-firefighter-arson-a-long-standing-issue-xHXLFAdYVcQPiuPU/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49130853

#HackerNews #firefighterarson #arsoninvestigation #firedepartment #publicsafety #criminaljustice #firefighternews

Burlington business owners’ open letter renews debate over harm reduction

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s ongoing struggle with homelessness, addiction and public safety is back in the spotlight…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Burlington #drugs #Homeless #publicsafety #UnitedStates #Us #USA #Vermont #vt #WCAX
https://www.newsbeep.com/672084/

Associated Press: EU to crack down on AI deepfakes, illicit imagery and hacking with new team in Brussels. “The European Union rolled out a new team on Friday to rein in AI companies across the world, in one of the most aggressive regulations the high-tech sector has so far faced as fears rise over the risks the rapidly advancing technology poses to people, politics and prosperity.”

Canada’s government needs a better role in disaster preparedness
#Canada #CanadaWildfires #ClimateChange #Wildfires #Floods #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyManagement #Environment #ClimateCrisis #PublicSafety #ClimateAction #Politics #SustainableFuture
https://the-14.com/canadas-government-needs-a-better-role-in-disaster-preparedness/

By design, it only takes a little prompting to hijack the biggest chatBots:

• Researcher Dave Kuszmar discovered multiple systemic vulnerabilities that let him bypass LLM safety and obtain dangerous instructions.
• These exploits worked across nearly all major LLMs revealing an industry-wide security problem.
• Kuszmar calls for slowing deployment, increasing transparency, and large-scale research into LLM safety before further integrating these systems into society.

https://spectrum.ieee.org/jailbreaking-llms

#publicSafety #safety #LLM #privacy #hacking #stochasticParrots #chatBots

Police scandals are symptomatic of much larger issues
#Canada #Police #PoliceReform #Racism #RCMP #Montreal
#Accountability #PoliceMisconduct #Politics #PublicTrust
#CriminalJustice #PublicSafety #BlackCommunities #SystemicRacism #LawEnforcement
https://the-14.com/police-scandals-are-symptomatic-of-much-larger-issues/