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Dallas Police Used a Robot to Kill Gunman, Save Other Lives

Edit Newsfactor 11 Jul 2016
Air Force to kill terrorists, said Ryan Calo, an assistant law professor at the University of Washington in Seattle and an expert on robotics and the law. "This is not the beginning of killer robotics, domestically, but it is hard to distinguish this and a drone strike," Calo said ... After the Dallas standoff, Calo said more robots might be used to confront armed suspects....

Was the Dallas police's decision to use a killer robot an ethical one?

Edit Penn Live 11 Jul 2016
There's a danger that you'll overuse non-lethal force by a robot because you don't have situational awareness ... The online journal Verge recently spoke with University of Washington law professor Ryan Calo, who focuses on robotics law and policy, about the decision to use the robot and the ethical questions it poses. Below are some excerpts of that conversation. Click through to read the full interview ... "I wasn't surprised....

Cal OES Director Secures Federal Aid to Assist Agencies Battling Sage Fire Near Stevenson Ranch (CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services)

Edit Public Technologies 10 Jul 2016
(Source. CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services) ... The FMAG also enables local, state and tribal agencies to recover eligible costs ... An evacuation center has been opened at the West Ranch High School, 26255 West Valencia Boulevard in Stevenson Ranch ... CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services published this content on 10 July 2016 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein ... (noodl. 34474418) ....

Cal OES Announces Recipients of Grant Funding for Elder Abuse Program (CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services)

Edit Public Technologies 09 Jul 2016
(Source. CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services). Grant awards for the 2016-2017 Elder Abuse Program have been announced by the Cal OES Victim Services and Public Safety Branch ... This will be accomplished by ... Grant recipients and funding amounts ... County of Tulare $400,000 ... CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services published this content on 08 July 2016 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein ... (noodl....

Use of police robot highlights tactical opportunities, ethical questions

Edit Stars and Stripes 09 Jul 2016
Air Force to kill terrorists, said Ryan Calo, an assistant law professor at the University of Washington in Seattle and an expert on robotics and the law ... “This is not the beginning of killer robotics, domestically, but it is hard to distinguish this and a drone strike,” Calo said ... In the wake of the Dallas standoff, Calo said more robots might be used to confront armed suspects....

Cal OES, FEMA Strengthen Bay Area Catastrophic Earthquake Preparedness (CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services)

Edit Public Technologies 08 Jul 2016
(Source. CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services) ... The plan was created to assist local governments and specifies strategies to support access to the Bay Area following a major earthquake ... Concept of Operations Plan ... Read the 2008 Concept of Operations Plan ... Risk based vs ... CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services published this content on 08 July 2016 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein ... (noodl....

Use of robot by Dallas police highlights tactical opportunities, ethical questions

Edit Stars and Stripes 08 Jul 2016
Air Force to kill terrorists, said Ryan Calo, an assistant law professor at the University of Washington in Seattle and an expert on robotics and the law ... “This is not the beginning of killer robotics, domestically, but it is hard to distinguish this and a drone strike,” Calo said ... In the wake of the Dallas standoff, Calo said more robots might be used to confront armed suspects....

A conversation on the ethics of Dallas police's bomb robot

Edit The Verge 08 Jul 2016
But, really, there's only one question. is this ethical? ... Ryan Calo is a law professor at the University of Washington, who focuses on robotics law and policy ... ....

Police robot killed suspect in Dallas shooting spree

Edit Sydney Morning Herald 08 Jul 2016
"Other options would have exposed our officers to grave danger." Advertisement ... According to N.R ... The way the robot was used in the Dallas case is likely legally no different from sending an officer in to shoot a hostile suspect, according to University of Washington law professor Ryan Calo ... However, Calo doesn't think that this instance signals a descent down a slippery slope to a dystopian robotic police state ... ....

Two columns on Cuba

Edit The Miami Herald 07 Jul 2016
Santiago expresses a disenchantment with the Cuban military hotel deal she supported and calls for a slowdown and reassessment of the relationship, because it is not helping the Cuban people ... Calos H. Martinez,. Palmetto Bay ....

Threats and Hazards (City of Palo Alto, CA)

Edit Public Technologies 07 Jul 2016
(Source. City of Palo Alto, CA) Be Prepared. From nature's wrath to human error, hazards exist throughout the world and the City of Palo Alto is no exception ... CalOES My Hazards page allows you to search for your home or place of work and to discover the hazards that exist in your area and learn how to reduce YOUR risk! Remember, the best way to recover from disasters is by reducing the risks before a disaster strikes ... NATURAL ... Be aware....

Cal OES Activates Cal Guard Helicopters in Support of Cal Fire Operations at Deer and Curry Fires (CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services)

Edit Public Technologies 03 Jul 2016
(Source. CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services). SACRAMENTO, Calif ... The request came Friday through the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). 'This is a call we've been anticipating, so our air crews are geared up and ready to support,' said Maj. Gen. David S ... CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services published this content on 03 July 2016 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein ... (noodl....

DHS Announces Grant Allocations for Fiscal Year 2016 Preparedness Grants (CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services)

Edit Public Technologies 02 Jul 2016
(Source. CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services). WASHINGTON- As part of the U.S ... 'These 2016 homeland security grant allocations will support our partners at all levels of government and the private sector, ensuring we remain vigilant and keep the homeland secure.' ... CalOES - California Office of Emergency Services published this content on 02 July 2016 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein ... (noodl....
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