4 chapters across the catalog
A new bill in the House of Representatives proposes allowing police officers to conduct "Rapid DNA" testing in the field rather than in accredited labs. While intended to speed up investigations, the technology raises significant privacy concerns regarding the collection and storage of genetic material without lab oversight. The hosts compare the potential for unreliability to past Silicon Valley tech scams.
The UK Home Office is testing a new "chemical gun" known as the Discriminate Irritant Projectile for riot control. The device fires CS gas or pepper spray from a distance of 100 feet, leading to comparisons with the chemical weapons currently being debated in international conflicts.
UK Spy Drones, 2012 Olympics Security
UK police plan to use military-style spy drones for security during the 2012 London Olympics. The hosts predict these surveillance tools will become a permanent fixture of domestic policing and question whether they will eventually be armed.
NYPD Sniper Towers, Manhattan Crowd Control
A listener submitted photos of mobile surveillance towers, described as "sniper towers," appearing throughout Manhattan. These NYPD units feature elevated booths for officers to monitor crowds. The hosts express interest in identifying the specific purpose and technical capabilities of these structures.
