MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif August 18 2021 Knightscope, Inc., a developer of advanced physical security technologies utilizing fully autonomous robots focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, announced today that the City of Huntington Park will extend its existing contract with Knightscope to continue patrolling a popular park in Los Angeles County. “the reality is that a patrol […]
Miami FL Aug 7 2021 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun its initial test of technologies at Miami International Airport that will detect, track, and identify (DTI) drones entering restricted airspace. Drones, also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), pose a threat to aviation security when flown into certain restricted airspaces. TSA chose MIA as […]
STONECREST, Ga. July 14 2021 Far from a sci-fi movie, two robots are some of the newest security team members at the Mall at Stonecrest. Shoppers, meet Stoney and Pebble. Earlier this year, the pair was rolled out for increased security as the mall extended its hours of operation. Weighing around 500 and 350 pounds each, […]
Chicago IL June 28 2021 When the Westland Real Estate Group bought Liberty Village, a sprawling 1,000-unit apartment complex on the northeastern edge of Las Vegas nearly two years ago, the police department identified it as one of the city’s most frequent sources of 911 calls. “There was a little bit of everything,” said Dena […]
RENO, Nev. June 17 2021 Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) is enhancing its security team with the addition of the Knightscope K5 Autonomous Security Robot (ASR). The K5 has multiple cameras with a 360-degree field of view, two-way communication ability, thermal imaging and an emergency call button. GSR has named the newest member of the […]
Maryland May 29 2021 The portable security camera is solar powered and can easily be moved from one site to another. When broken down, the equipment can be towed by a pick-up truck or SUV. The best security for a construction site, large event or store parking lot is one that never calls out […]
Charlotte NC May 18 2021 The use of thermal imaging cameras (TICs) in assault cases is a relatively new concept for first responding officers and investigators. Thermal imaging is the simplified name for Infrared Thermography, which shows variations in heat sources. The technology has been used by doctors, engineers, and fire departments for decades. It is […]
TUCSON, Ariz. April 30 2021 Robots are turning up everywhere in modern life. Now one has turned up in the police department for Pima Community College. We’re used to the idea of police using robots for dangerous work like dealing with bombs but police at Pima Community College have an egg shaped robot rolling around PCC […]
Phoenix AZ April 29 2021 Park Central Mall in Phoenix is the latest business to roll out the automated robotic security guard. The robot will patrol the mall during unspecified hours looking to keep shopgoers safe. The mall debuted the new security officer named ‘Parker’ and hopes that will add both a sense of security […]
RICHMOND, Va. April 4 2021— Virginia lawmakers passed a ban on police use of facial recognition technology last month, according to a report from ABC News. The legislation is said to prohibit all local law enforcement agencies and campus police departments from purchasing or using facial recognition technology unless it is expressly authorized by the state […]