Scoring sex offenders to predict future risk
OffenderWatch's Focus assigns a risk score to registered offenders based on more than 100 different risk factors found in the offender's record as well as other data sources.
Can the FOIA.gov code help local governments?
The source code is open and available for reuse, but smaller governments might be looking for a more comprehensive solution, according to open government experts.
How Maryland uses data to fight opioids
Although data from Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs can help identify users who need treatment, license plate readers help police catch criminals bringing drugs into the state.
AI takes root across agencies
At a congressional hearing on artificial intelligence and the federal government, agency execs detailed how they are applying to the technology to increase efficiency.
The push to make local justice data shareable
As interest in data-driven analysis increases, counties are working to make their criminal justice data available and interoperable.
Has .gov been pwned?
The Australian and UK governments now have centralized access to Have I Been Pwned, a service that will let them monitor whether their domains' email addresses have been compromised.
Building a modular architecture for first responders
The First Responder SmartHub architecture will allow individual body-worn devices or modules to interact with each other to give responders the capabilities they need.
DNA: Nature's data center
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity is looking for a new storage medium that can hold more data within a smaller footprint. Is DNA the answer?
Could a national database help the opioid crisis?
A national repository of prescription data and patient information would enable the creation of robust predictive analytics, experts told lawmakers.
Taking bomb disposal robots to the next level
The Office of Naval Research wants an explosive ordnance disposal "technician" with more dexterity and increased awareness.
Connecticut agencies hit with WannaCry
The virus made its way onto 160 computers in 11 different Connecticut government agencies, but there are no reports of data loss.
An early-warning system for WMDs
DARPA wants a real-time detection system to sniff out chemical, biological, nuclear or other potential threats.
Machine learning with limited data
The process of teaching a neural network to recognize an object or pattern typically requires a great deal of data. What if there isn't much available?
New supercomputers headed to DOD
The Air Force and Navy research labs will be getting HPE SGI 8600 machines for national defense applications.
A 'seal of approval' for IoT security?
Putting labels on secure internet-of-things devices would reassure buyers that the products meet industry-leading cybersecurity and data security standards.
House dives into artificial intelligence
By improving their understanding of AI, legislators want to be able to leverage the technology to improve efficiency.
Virtual training for international drug investigators
LAW-TRAIN, which lets investigators practice conducting interviews in a virtual, multicultural context, is part of a growing range of mixed-reality training platforms.
Camera combo for spotting IEDs
Researchers are building an augmented reality system that combines traditional cameras, thermal infrared sensing and ground penetrating radar to find improvised explosive devices from up to 30 meters away.
LoRa networks for transmitting sensor data
A low-power wide-area network is providing internet connectivity to environmental sensors near Washington, D.C.
Governments dream of drone-based development
The Federal Aviation Administration is evaluating applications from state and local governments that want to be a part of the nationwide Unmanned Aerial Systems Integration Pilot Program.
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