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CTV News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Vancouver giving parking officers body cameras to deter ‘verbal abuse and violence'
A parking officer wearing an Axon Body 4 camera is seen in an image from the City of Vancouver.
Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Business
- Boston Globe
Surveillance tech company Flock Safety opens offices in Boston
The Boston office, opened Tuesday, is Flock's first expansion outside of its home in Atlanta. The new office will focus on sales and engineering. Advertisement Flock's co-founder and chief people officer Paige Todd said that opening a new location in Seaport was an easy decision. The company recently hired senior sales officers from Boston, who advocated for an office in the city. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Flock Safety co-founder and chief people officer Paige Todd AMY JONATHAN EAKIN_ Boston, they said, offered its access to university graduates and technology partners, especially in artificial intelligence and engineering. Flock's largest rival, the taser maker Axon, also opened an office in Boston last year. 'It's always a good sign to see a company is choosing to expand in Boston,' Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce spokesperson Casey Baines said in an interview. 'Our talent and workforce is going to benefit.' Flock was founded in 2017 by Georgia Tech alums, Garrett Langley, and Matt Feury, and Todd, initially building surveillance cameras by hand. The company later created a platform that centralizes data collected from Flock's cameras and makes the data easy to share with other user Advertisement Donald Maye, head of operations at the tech research company IPVM, said Flock has modeled its technology after social media platforms, which become more powerful as more users join. More than 5,000 law enforcement agencies use Flock's platform, according to the company. 'They aggressively invest in sales and marketing,' Maye said. 'They used the engine of developing relationships with police departments and using those relationships to sell other police departments.' Flock's ALPR cameras are scattered across the state and country and are monitored by local law enforcement agencies. Those agencies can 'opt-in' to share or receive data from other agencies — including from other states — creating a 'network' of centralized license plate data. Flock says the system automatically erases that data after 30 days, although it may keep it for further investigations. Flock provides flexibility to how law enforcements choose to use the technology, Todd said. If an agency decides it wants data to be erased after seven days, it could change the settings to do so. Agencies can also opt-in for a 'transparency portal,' a public webpage with general information on the agency's use of Flock devices, such as how many cameras they use and how many motor vehicles are logged in each month. Some agencies also allow access to their audit logs, which show each time an officer looks up information in the Flock system. Todd said Flock is aware of the controversial aspect of their products. Advertisement 'It is a daily conversation,' Todd said. 'How do we ensure privacy is protected while also giving law enforcement the tools they need to solve crime?' The American Civil Liberties Union calls the technology's ability to track every person regardless of whether they committed a crime unconstitutional. Without clear state policies, law enforcement agencies can abuse the centralized system, said Kade Crockford, director of the Technology for Liberty Program at ACLU Massachusetts. Officers with access to the system can search for any license plate they desire, even without a warrant. Officers could use the system to track women who travel out-of-state to seek abortion care, look up undocumented individuals, or even — as in one reported case — track an ex-wife, said Crockford. 'Privacy is not controversial,' said Crockford. 'I have no problems with companies doing business in Boston. I just want to make sure that lawmaking and public policy is done in the interest of residents and the public.' Flock has recently expanded its products beyond its cameras. It also developed gunshot sound detection sensors and in April invested in a drone system to aid in car pursuits. Todd said the company is looking to collaborate with other tech companies in Boston as it continues to grow. In New England, only Massachusetts and Rhode Island are without laws regulating the use of license plate recognition systems. Earlier this year, state Representative Steven Owens, Democrat of Watertown, filed the Drivers Privacy Act, which would limit how long data could be stored and prevent agencies from tracking activity protected by the First Amendment. Yogev Toby can be reached at
The Verge
3 days ago
- The Verge
Citizen will share crime videos with the NYPD
Mayor Eric Adams announced over the weekend that New York City will send users real-time public safety alerts based on their specific location through the crime-tracking app Citizen. The city also announced that public safety agencies, like the New York City Police Department, Fire Department, and Emergency Management, will have access to a portal to review footage shared by users on Citizen. Citizen's verified partner program for cities like New York is tied to a partnership with Axon's (formerly known as Taser) Fusus platform, the 'real-time crime center' it acquired last year. Axon announced a partnership with Ring in April that allows law enforcement to request access to video footage from owners' security cameras in a certain area during a certain time. At the same time, it also announced an integration with Citizen to support sending alerts and pulling in public videos from Citizen's users. According to Citizen, users who don't want their videos shared directly can opt out in the app's settings, but all videos posted are still 'viewable and downloadable by the public.' Adams said the new NYC Public Safety account on Citizen will send notifications about public safety, weather emergencies, and major incidents based on a user's neighborhood, ZIP code, or borough. Citizen lets users report potential safety incidents, share videos, and broadcast live footage from within its app. It also says it can send alerts to nearby mobile devices 'within seconds' of a 911 call or a user report, and also offers a premium safety line. Citizen already allows law enforcement to obtain information from its app as long as they have a warrant, but it also offers the ability for police to get data 'without delay' in case of emergencies. It originally launched under the name 'Vigilante' in 2016, but the app was booted from the App Store for promoting vigilantism, TechCrunch reported at the time. The app later relaunched as Citizen and has faced heavy criticism in the years since, with some arguing it fuels fear in communities. In 2021, Citizen CEO Andrew Frame came under fire for encouraging users to hunt down the wrong person suspected of starting a California wildfire.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Axon to Release Second Quarter 2025 Earnings on August 4, 2025
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global public safety technology leader, today announced that it will report second quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Monday, August 4, 2025. Axon will host a live Zoom video webinar to discuss the company's financial results at 5 p.m. ET that same day. The live webinar to discuss financial results, followed by Q&A, will be linked from Axon's investor relations website at An archived replay will be available after the call ends. Upcoming Conference Participation The Company also announced that Axon will participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. If applicable, events will be webcast live and archived on Axon's investor relations website at About Axon Axon is a technology leader in global public safety. Our moonshot goal is to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% before 2033. Axon is building the public safety operating system of the future by integrating a suite of hardware devices and cloud software solutions that lead modern policing. Axon's suite includes TASER energy devices, body cameras, in-car cameras, cloud-hosted digital evidence management solutions, productivity software and real-time operations capabilities. Axon's growing global customer base includes first responders across international, federal, state and local law enforcement, fire, corrections and emergency medical services, as well as the justice sector, enterprises and consumers. Non-Axon trademarks are property of their respective owners. Axon, the Delta Logo, Protect Life and TASER are trademarks of Axon Enterprise, Inc., some of which are registered in the United States and other countries. For more information, visit All rights reserved. Follow Axon here: Axon on X: Axon on Facebook: Axon on LinkedIn: Note to Investors Please visit and where Axon discloses information about the company, its financial information and its business. CONTACT:Investor RelationsAxon Enterprise, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Axon Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
2 Industrials Stocks with Competitive Advantages and 1 We Find Risky
Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the market seems confused about where we could go next. This uncertainty has led to a flat return for the industry over the past six months while the S&P 500 was up 4.1%. The elite companies can churn out earnings growth under any circumstance, however, and our mission at StockStory is to help you find them. With that said, here are two industrials stocks boasting durable advantages and one we're steering clear of. One IndustrialsStock to Sell: TPI Composites (TPIC) Market Cap: $44.9 million Founded in 1968, TPI Composites (NASDAQ:TPIC) manufactures composite wind turbine blades and provides related precision molding and assembly systems. Why Should You Dump TPIC? Offerings couldn't generate interest as its billings have averaged 11.5% declines over the past two years Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management's recent investments are destroying value Unprofitable operations could lead to additional rounds of dilutive equity financing if the credit window closes TPI Composites's stock price of $0.94 implies a valuation ratio of 0.8x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including TPIC in your portfolio, it's free. Two Industrials Stocks to Watch: Axon (AXON) Market Cap: $58.86 billion Providing body cameras and tasers for first responders, AXON (NASDAQ:AXON) develops technology solutions and weapons products for military, law enforcement, and civilians. Why Is AXON a Good Business? Products are seeing elevated demand as its unit sales averaged 32% growth over the past two years Free cash flow margin expanded by 20.3 percentage points over the last five years, providing additional flexibility for investments and share buybacks/dividends Rising returns on capital show the company is starting to reap the benefits of its past investments At $755 per share, Axon trades at 127x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free. Ingersoll Rand (IR) Market Cap: $34.52 billion Started with the invention of the steam drill, Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) provides mission-critical air, gas, liquid, and solid flow creation solutions. Why Could IR Be a Winner? Operating profits increased over the last five years as the company gained some leverage on its fixed costs and became more efficient Incremental sales over the last five years have been highly profitable as its earnings per share increased by 18.4% annually, topping its revenue gains Robust free cash flow margin of 15.7% gives it many options for capital deployment, and its improved cash conversion implies it's becoming a less capital-intensive business Ingersoll Rand is trading at $85.53 per share, or 24.8x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it's free. High-Quality Stocks for All Market Conditions When Trump unveiled his aggressive tariff plan in April 2024, markets tanked as investors feared a full-blown trade war. But those who panicked and sold missed the subsequent rebound that's already erased most losses. Don't let fear keep you from great opportunities and take a look at Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Exlservice (+354% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today StockStory is growing and hiring equity analyst and marketing roles. Are you a 0 to 1 builder passionate about the markets and AI? See the open roles here. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
