police tech
This High-Tech Police Lasso Is Being Condemned By Mental Health Experts
Seattle Police are testing the BolaWrap, a controversial weapon that mental health experts call 'dehumanizing and cruel.'
NYPD’s Sprawling Facial Recognition System Now Has More Than 15,000 Cameras
The massive camera network is concentrated in predominantly Black and brown neighborhoods, according to a new crowdsourced report.
Axon is Now Selling VR Training That Won't Stop Cops From Killing People
The company made billions selling body cameras that didn't reduce police killings. Its latest sales pitch is training officers in virtual reality.
This Company is Selling Bizarre and Expensive Spy Equipment to Police
Motherboard obtained a secret catalog of surveillance tools advertising covert recording devices disguised as energy drinks, vapes, t-shirts, and more.
Audio Engineers Built a Shield to Deflect Police Sound Cannons
Amidst nationwide protests, two audiophiles have designed a defense against LRADs, the militaristic sonic weapons used by police to disperse crowds.
Here's How Much a StingRay Cell Phone Surveillance Tool Costs
It's a rare look into the pricing and packaging of the cellphone surveillance tech.