Oceanside, CA expands police Drone as First Responder program citywide
The Oceanside City Council unanimously approved expanding the police Drone as a First Responder program with a five-year, $682,556 contract with Axon for autonomous drone docking stations, including two Skydio drone-in-a-box units. During a 13-month pilot, the drone responded to about 1,300 calls, was first on scene in over 1,000, and cleared 392 calls without dispatching officers.
Oceanside, CA
United States
Detroit, MI pilots cloud-based traffic signal priority for fire trucks
The Detroit Fire Department teamed up with HAAS Alert and Miovision on a 90-day pilot at select intersections in Corktown, within the city's Transportation Innovation Zone, using cloud, GPS and cellular connectivity in fire trucks and at intersections to turn traffic lights green ahead of emergency vehicles. Pilots in smaller cities have shown a 70 percent reduction in crashes involving emergency vehicles and 25 percent faster arrivals to scenes.
Detroit, MI
United States
Allegan County, MI uses AI to search and transcribe body camera footage for faster case resolution
Allegan County deployed JusticeText, an AI tool that searches and transcribes body camera footage, helping law enforcement and prosecutors work through video evidence faster. Within one year of deployment, case clearance rates increased by 8-9%, demonstrating measurable gains in public safety outcomes from a targeted AI investment.
Allegan County, MI
United States
Essex County, NJ deploys predictive AI to tackle rodent infestations and disease outbreaks
Essex County is leveraging GIS technology and Esri's geospatial AI tools to predict where rat populations will emerge, achieving a 75 percent confidence level in forecasts. The predictive modeling incorporates complaint data, temperature, and humidity to identify hotspots and guide community education. The technology also maps seasonal flu outbreaks, revealing clusters near transit stations and enabling targeted public health interventions with NJ TRANSIT.
Essex County, NJ
United States
Asheville, NC approves surveillance tech for real-time crime intelligence
The Asheville City Council approved a $1.14 million federal grant to establish a Real-Time Intelligence Center using Fusus software, enabling police analysts to access multiple camera feeds from partners like city schools and the housing authority through a centralized map-based system. The technology is designed as a reactive tool focused on solving violent crimes in vulnerable communities, with no use of facial recognition or AI, and camera owners retaining control over their footage.
Asheville, NC
United States
Casper, WY police to test AI software for reviewing bodycam footage and officer performance
The City of Casper has approved a 60-day trial for the Casper Police Department to test TRULEO, an AI-powered software that will automatically review, categorize, and analyze body-worn camera footage. The AI tool aims to evaluate officer performance during calls and potentially reduce the time officers spend writing reports through AI-assisted documentation.
Casper, WY
United States
Laredo, TX expands police use of AI to address staff shortages and improve response times
The Laredo Police Department in Texas is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to maintain the city's ranking as the 13th safest in the country while addressing staffing shortages and improving response times. New AI-powered systems launching in 2026 include CaseX (beta in March for online resident reporting and emergencies), Peregrine (mid-March for streamlined data access and case files), and Prepare911 (April for guiding non-emergency calls and providing live coordinates).
Laredo, TX
United States
Sunderland City Council, GB unveils sensor-based smart plaza
Sunderland City Council has unveiled a sensor-based smart plaza in the heart of its city center, designed to enhance public safety, optimize space usage, and improve the overall urban experience for residents and visitors. The project incorporates advanced IoT sensors embedded in the pavement and infrastructure to monitor foot traffic, environmental conditions, and potential hazards in real-time, allowing for dynamic adjustments to lighting, seating, and accessibility features.
Sunderland City Council, GB
United Kingdom
Dallas, TX integrates AI-enabled cameras and LED streetlights to reduce crime
The city government of Dallas implemented an innovative smart city pilot project in a troubled neighborhood to enhance safety and connectivity. This initiative, part of the Smart Dallas vision to become a top smart city by 2030, integrates AI-enabled cameras, LED streetlights, and environmental sensors to monitor air quality and reduce crime. The project also provides ubiquitous public WiFi, improving digital access for residents.
Dallas, TX
United States
Opelika, AL implements ethical AI to improve security at public places
The City of Opelika has been implementing AI software to enhance security at public places, focusing on resident safety and reducing liability. This software, trained using cloud-based models from Cogniac, enables cameras to detect specific behaviors or events, such as unauthorized pool access after hours or vandalism, and alerts city personnel for review. The AI system is designed to avoid creating a surveillance state while improving monitoring efficiency and protecting public spaces.
Opelika, AL
United States
Marion County, WV deploys Vision AI tech to enhance public safety
Marion County, WV is utilizing Colorado-based company ROC's Vision AI technology as part of a smart city initiative to enhance public safety and emergency response. The deployment integrates ROC's multimodal recognition capabilities, including facial recognition and gun detection, with existing security systems like license plate readers and body cameras, to provide real-time security monitoring, situational awareness, and actionable intelligence to law enforcement and first responders.
Marion County, WV
United States
Spokane County, WA launches high-tech crime center
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office has launched a new Real Time Crime Center to enhance public safety through advanced technology. The center allows deputies to access real-time data from various sources like surveillance cameras and social media to respond to incidents more effectively. This center is the first of its kind in Washington, aiming to prevent and solve crimes more efficiently.
Spokane County, WA
United States