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What does the new White House policy on AI mean ...

Last month, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a landmark policy putting in place long-overdue requirements on how federal agencies can – and cannot – use artificial intelligence. 

Here are our main takeaways on what it means for law enforcement.

What does the new White House policy on AI mean for law enforcement? Here are our takeaways.
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Eric Andre and Clayton English Appeal Dismissal ...

The Policing Project at NYU School of Law, the global law firm Jones Day, the law firm Lawrence & Bundy, and Canfield Law LLC have filed an appeal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the dismissal of a civil rights lawsuit against Clayton County police. A range of groups and individuals, including law enforcement officials; Tyler Perry, Jamie Foxx, and other prominent Black actors; empirical scholars; Cato Institute; NAACP Legal Defense Fund; Institute for Justice; ACLU of Georgia, have filed amicus briefs in support of the appeal.

Eric Andre and Clayton English Appeal Dismissal of Racial Discrimination Lawsuit, Receive Broad Amicus Support
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The Transparency New Yorkers Deserve: How City ...

This week, we’re highlighting testimony we provided to the New York City Council on how the NYPD has skirted democratic accountability in deploying intrusive policing technologies.

The Transparency New Yorkers Deserve: How City Council Must Hold NYPD to Account
Joshua Manson
2023 Legislative Wrap-Up

During this year’s legislative session, we provided input and drafting support on 36 pieces of legislation or regulations across 12 states. Notably, 22 of these engagements came at the express invitation of state or local partners, including both advocates and lawmakers. The most popular topics were use of force, officer decertification, and data collection and transparency, but legislators also sought to address a wide range of others, from warrant reform to police use of robots, and more.

2023 Legislative Wrap-Up
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Statement of Resigning Axon AI Ethics Board ...

Nine members of the Axon AI Ethics Board resigned following the company’s announcement that it would develop Taser-equipped drones with real-time streaming surveillance cameras to respond to mass shootings.

Statement of Resigning Axon AI Ethics Board Members

National Survey Finds Public Wants More Say on Law Enforcement Practices

Today New York University Law School’s Policing Project, the Police Foundation, and the National Urban League released a new study, Beyond the Conversation: Ensuring Meaningful Police-Community Engagement, which highlights the public’s desire for more say in policing matters.

Tampa Citizens Review Board Community Survey Closes; Survey Results Presented

Yesterday, at the Tampa Citizens Review Board monthly meeting, the Policing Project released its report summarizing the results of the community survey on the practices and performance of the Tampa Police Department. The survey is part of an ongoing effort to improve understanding of the community’s priorities and concerns around policing.

Policing Project's Public Engagement Process Leads to New LAPD Video Release

Policing Project's Public Engagement Process Leads to New LAPD Video Release

Today the Los Angeles Police Commission approved a new policy requiring the LAPD to release video footage of officer-involved shootings and other critical incidents within 45 days, unless there are extenuating circumstances that require delaying release. The change in policy comes in response to a report released by the Policing Project in September of last year, which showed broad public support for making video public in the interest of transparency and community trust.

Policing Project Partners with GAPA as Chicago Projects Picks Up Steam

Policing Project Partners with GAPA as Chicago Projects Picks Up Steam

This week, the Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability (GAPA) revealed its plans for an ordinance that would create a Citizens Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. The Policing Project was pleased to lend its expertise to the GAPA group as it worked through what a citizen police commission could look like.