PSR - October 17, 2025

Amazon Ring security cameras moving deeper into law enforcement

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PSR
October 17, 2025

The partnership between Amazon's Ring cameras and law enforcement continues to be a point of public discussion regarding digital surveillance and privacy. Police departments often request footage from Ring owners to assist in crime investigations, raising questions about data access and civil liberties. The increasing use of privately owned security technology for public safety purposes is creating new legal and ethical considerations for communities.

Top News

Amazon Ring security cameras moving deeper into law enforcement with Flock Safety, Axon deals

Amazon Ring security cameras are getting more deeply into police work through deals with Flock Safety and Axon at time of rising debate over crime levels.

www.cnbc.com/2025/10/16/amazon-ring-cameras-surveillance-law-enforcement-crime-police-investigations.html

People & Leadership

App State Police Officer Cashae Cook earns NC’s highest award for women in law enforcement

App State Police Officer Cashae Cook ’14 has been named Woman of the Year by the North Carolina Law Enforcement Women’s Association. The annual award — the state’s highest honor for women in law enforcement — recognizes Cook’s outstanding contributions and service to NCLEWA and her leadership and service in the App State Community.

today.appstate.edu/2025/10/16/cook

Eric Quatrano Confirmed as Thomaston Police Chief

After a lengthy search, Thomaston's new police chief has been sworn in.

www.midcoastvillager.com/news/publicsafety/eric-quatrano-confirmed-as-thomaston-police-chief/article_43f2b4a9-f1af-422e-9930-bfd15b109e07.html

Dumas Police Chief retiring after 42 years in law enforcement

The City of Dumas will soon begin the search for a new police chief.Chief Rick Pippins announced he's retiring after 42 years in law enforcement."After much dis

abc7amarillo.com/news/local/dumas-police-chief-retiring-after-42-years-in-law-enforcement-rock-pippins-city-manager-mark-hall-tye-odessa-azle-rusk

Mountain View's long-time fire chief to retire, city appoints successor

Mountain View Fire Chief Juan Diaz plans to retire at the end of the year and Deputy Chief Brian Jones is set to replace him.

www.mv-voice.com/mountain-view/2025/10/16/mountain-views-long-time-fire-chief-to-retire-city-appoints-successor

Strategic Initiatives & Funding

Massachusetts awards $14M in public safety grants to combat illegal ‘street takeovers’

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says that coordinated law enforcement efforts have cracked down on illegal “street takeovers” like the one in South Boston last week that ended with a police car set…

www.bostonherald.com/2025/10/16/massachusetts-awards-14m-in-public-safety-grants-to-combat-illegal-street-takeovers

Cottonwood Fire Protection District receives $12,450 grant for wildfire safety initiative

Leaders with the Cottonwood Fire Protection District (CFPD) will use grant funds they've been awarded for vegetation mitigation.

krcrtv.com/news/local/cottonwood-fire-protection-district-receives-12450-grant-for-wildfire-safety-initiative

Tech Updates & Other News

The Importance of Emergency Communications

Both 5G and satellite communications are giving public safety agencies the ability to stay connected when it matters the most.

www.officer.com/command-hq/technology/communications/article/55318600/the-importance-of-emergency-communications

New Overland Park police hub aims for faster & smarter responses ahead of World Cup

A new surveillance hub is meant to improve police responses in Overland Park.

www.kctv5.com/2025/10/16/new-overland-park-police-surveillance-hub-aims-faster-smarter-responses-ahead-world-cup

Versaterm Appoints Steve Seoane as Chief Executive Officer

Versaterm announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Steve Seoane to succeed Warren Loomis as Chief Executive Officer....

www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/10/16/3167943/0/en/Versaterm-Appoints-Steve-Seoane-as-Chief-Executive-Officer.html