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Scottsdale, AZ police to deploy drones as first responders

Nitin Misra, , ,

Arizona police departments are set to introduce drones as part of their emergency response teams. Scottsdale’s police department will lead the way by deploying a unique fleet of drones equipped with special detection cameras to quickly respond to potential crime scenes and emergencies. The drone technology comes from a new drone startup called Aerodome and public safety technology company Flock Safety, which makes gunshot sensors, analytics software and cameras that can monitor nearby areas and read license plates. Scottsdale PD’s drones respond to emergencies in real-time and provide first responders…

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Teenage boy arrested by police in relation to the MGM Resorts ransomware attack

Nitin Misra, ,

A ransomware attack that caused the shutdown of MGM Resorts in Las Vegas last year may have been carried out by a teenage boy. The West Midlands Police Department in England announced the arrest of a 17-year-old from Walsall on Thursday in connection with the incident at the resort and casino on the Las Vegas strip. The teenager was arrested on suspicion of blackmail and breaching the UK’s Computer Misuse Act. He was released on bail, according to a statement from the police department. Officers were tracking down the teenage…

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The court will also allow a press pool, photography and laptops during the proceedings. News 

YouTube to Broadcast Trump’s Georgia Election Interference Trial

Adriana Marais

Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee made an extraordinary ruling on Thursday, stating that not only will a press pool, cameras, and laptops be permitted in the courtroom during the trial of former President Donald Trump for election interference, but the entire proceedings will also be livestreamed on YouTube. The court will be responsible for managing the livestream. The trial of Trump and 18 co-defendants is scheduled for October 23. The Tsplheys face multiple racketeering charges related to their efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 Georgia presidential election, which…

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Police have a suspect in custody. Gaming 

Suspect Accused of Utilizing Nintendo ‘Duck Hunt’ Gun to Rob Convenience Store

Sanjay Patil, ,

According to York County deputies, a man from South Carolina has been taken into custody for reportedly robbing a convenience store while brandishing a Nintendo light gun. The suspect, who is 25 years old, allegedly used the gun accessory, which was primarily used in the 1980s to play games like Duck Hunt, Hogan’s Alley, and Gumshoe, to steal $300 in cash. He reportedly disguised himself with a mask, wig, and hoodie sweatshirt. According to authorities, the accused brandished a replica firearm at a store clerk and demanded cash from the…

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