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Boston Globe
3 hours 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
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Fight breaks out in new Corrie filming pictures as legend is forced to intervene
New Coronation Street pictures have revealed the moment Theo Silverton's (James Cartwright) anger reaches the surface once more. Theo is currently in a relationship with Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce), but their journey has been full of challenges. Away from Theo's troublesome daughter Millie, Todd often finds himself attempting to help his complex boyfriend. Theo was put through conversion therapy when he was younger and as a result of this, and hiding his sexuality to partner Danielle (Natalie Anderson), he often struggles with his mental health. These new images show Todd and Theo spending the evening in the Gay Village in Manchester. Unfortunately, things take a worrying turn when Theo ends up arguing with a couple of punters. The confrontation escalates while outside the club, forcing Todd to intervene and try and calm things down. It's another sign that will leave fans of the ITV soap concerned, as they continue to worry about where Theo's relationship with Todd will head. Recently, Theo's dark side was exposed when he found Todd with James Bailey (Jason Callender). Prior to Theo's return, James had tried to kiss Todd but he pushed him away. As James left, Todd reassured Theo, but that seemingly wasn't enough. Outside, James approached Theo and checked in on Millie and Todd. In a huge twist, Theo threatened James, saying that if he didn't back off Todd, they'd be exchanging more than just words in the future. This part of the storyline was something Gareth Pierce spoke about recently. 'He's trying to be understanding of Theo', he told Metro. More Trending 'He's been suppressing his sexuality for so long, Todd is trying to encourage him towards being someone that can be comfortable in their new gay identity. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! 'I think Todd has spotted many things from Theo, but he still has the mindset that he can fix this and because of the love that's there, he's thinking they will get through it. 'Our audience are probably also spotting some of those flashes of jealousy and perhaps a kind of need to control that maybe Todd is not currently spotting or doesn't want to spot.' View More » Given these pictures and what we know about Theo so far, is Todd in danger? MORE: All Coronation Street video spoilers for next week as disturbing discovery is made MORE: All Coronation Street spoilers for next week as huge exit is confirmed MORE: Coronation Street returns to iconic filming location after 12 years for joyous scenes
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Todd utterly horrified by what he uncovers in Coronation Street and lashes out
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) has never felt more optimistic about his relationship with Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) in Coronation Street. After a rocky road to love, things finally seem to be falling into place. Beaming with pride, Todd confides in Billy Mathew (Daniel Brocklebank) that Theo is not only at ease with his sexuality but is even suggesting they take the next step and move in together. Todd is ecstatic and feels like he's about to get the happy ending he's been hoping for with Theo. But the dream begins to unravel when Billy overhears Theo chatting to an old work colleague and claiming he's got a new woman in his life. Alarm bells ringing, Billy wastes no time confronting him. Theo insists it's nothing, just a white lie told to avoid judgment from an irrelevant ex-colleague. He assures Billy that his relationship with Todd is genuine and that his old friend isn't worth sharing his truth with. Later that evening, Todd and Theo are enjoying a rare peaceful moment over dinner at the bistro when an unexpected figure appears: Noah, a man from Theo's past. Noah approaches with a disturbingly familiar tone, handing Theo a leaflet and urging him to attend a religious meeting the next day in an effort to 'save his soul.' The mood instantly shifts. Todd, stunned and suspicious, watches as Theo politely but firmly declines. The encounter sends Todd spiralling. Fearing Theo is being dragged back into the same toxic, oppressive environment he once escaped, Todd is crippled with anxiety. Theo insists he's fine and brushes it off, but Todd can't let it go. When Theo heads to the community centre the next day, Todd takes a look at the leaflet – and is horrified. It's promoting a so-called 'faith healing' session, but Todd is well aware it's a guise for dangerous conversion therapy practices. Todd and Billy rush to the centre in search of Theo. What they find chills them to the core: Noah is in full flow, practising conversion therapy on a vulnerable young member of his congregation. More Trending Then Noah drops a bombshell: Theo is 'somewhere safe.' Todd's panic and fury collide, and in a moment of raw emotion, he lashes out, knocking Noah to the ground. What Todd doesn't realise is that one of the attendees has filmed the altercation on their phone… Back at No.11, the consequences catch up fast. A police officer arrives and informs Todd that he must come in for questioning and that Noah has officially reported him for assault. Reeling from the situation, Todd is surprised when Theo tries to lighten the mood with a thoughtful gesture as he's planned a romantic movie night at home to cheer him up. Theo apologises for everything that's happened and reassures Todd that he's committed to him and their future. He even brings up the idea of finding a place together again, which fills Todd with comfort. View More » But with legal trouble looming and Theo's past threatening to destabilise their relationship, Todd is left wondering: can their love survive the pressure? Or has the return of old demons set the stage for heartbreak once again? MORE: All Coronation Street video spoilers for next week as disturbing discovery is made MORE: Another major Coronation Street character set to die in explosive scenes MORE: All Coronation Street spoilers for next week as huge exit is confirmed
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Monuments stand in silence
It was another Sunday – May 10, 1857 – at the Delhi Telegraph office, nestled beside the British Magazine. The sun was just starting to heat the streets, and as per the custom, the office was to close by 9am. However, this Sunday was not like any other. The needle of time had shifted. Major Charles Todd, the British commander on site, stood by the telegraph machine, waiting for news to flash in from Meerut. Two Eurasian signallers, William Brendish and John Pilkington, bent down to read — the transmission was short and ominous. Meerut, 70 kilometers away, was distraught. Earlier in the day, sepoys (Indian troops in the British army) had rebelled, refusing to salute a foreign crown. Following this, the British officers issued a warning that any soldier backing the rebellion would be disarmed and chained. In Delhi, the message reachednot via horse or any other mode, but via a pulse in copper wires and tapping keys. By nightfall, when the connection with Meerut conked out, Todd sent his aides to survey the damage. When they did not return, he went himself and never returned. Hours later, an urgent message was tapped out to the Telegraph Office in Ambala: 'We must leave office. All the bungalows are on fire, burned down by the sepoys of Meerut. They came in this morning. We are off. Mr. Todd is dead, I think. He went out this morning and has not returned yet. We heard that nine Europeans were killed.' This was perhaps the last message wired from the telegraph office and possibly the first about freedom from oppressive British rule. The 1857 rebellion had lit the fire of mutiny awakening the people to the path of independence. Barely a 100 metres away opposite to the Telegraph office, the Mutiny Memorial was built in 1863 to honor soldiers of the British Indian Army who died during the revolt. In 1972, on the 25th anniversary of Indian independence, the Indian government renamed the Mutiny Memorial as 'Ajitgarh', the place of unvanquished. A plaque in memory of the officers and soldiers of the Delhi Field Force, whom the British considered rebels, was also installed. Today, the Telegraph Memorial stands not in silence, but in silent remembrance of the place as an enduring symbol of courage and where once wires shook with urgency for a nation's awakening. In that final message, the British heard the end of their rule and heard the start of the Indian voice. Not every revolution rages, some start as a whisper through copper, bearing the burden of a people poised to rise.
Fox News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Chuck Todd rips Democrats for struggling with men, suggests male success often seen as ‘Gender advantage'
Former "Meet the Press" anchor Chuck Todd says Democrats have a problem with attracting men to their party, and that their gender is at times seen as the only reason for their success. "Look, what Democrats have gotten into is they are coming across as a party who essentially said any success by a man was because they had a gender advantage," Todd said in an episode of his podcast posted Tuesday. "At least that's what men heard," Todd added. "I know that's not what many women were saying and what many Democrats were saying, but that is what's come across. And so, whatever it is, it came across." Todd recalled a conversation he had with a producer that illustrated this problem. "I'll never forget, I had a producer point this out to me back in 2016," Todd said. "Hillary Clinton was doing a rally, and she was namechecking every single demographic group that she wanted their support from, except one," he added. "She never asked for the vote of men. And it was one of these weird things where my producer, who said, 'You know, I don't really want to vote for Donald Trump, but I wish you would ask me for my vote.' And that's how a lot of men have felt." Todd called out President Donald Trump and his "toxic masculinity," but said that Democrats need to do better to reach men. "Democrats don't seem to want to communicate with men, that instead, there's more of a desire not to almost run against men," Todd said. "And I get it, toxic masculinity as espoused by Donald Trump is just that – toxic – and not exactly the way any of us would want to see our sons behave or be raised," he added. "Everything's been about the extremes and there's not been enough nuance and… that lack of nuance may be why men feel as if they are feeling pushed away by the Democratic Party, particularly non-college-educated men," Todd continued. Instead, Todd said, Democrats should be more inclusive towards men with their messaging and say, "We hear you. Your struggles matter, too. You aren't the enemy."
