Ryan Murphy
Coverage of Ryan Murphy in the Nexus archive.
- St. Paul reopens debate on use of Flock Safety cameras
St. Paul police and civil rights advocates debate the use of Flock Safety cameras, which use automated license plate readers to scan vehicles. Critics cite concerns over data sharing with federal immigration agencies, while proponents argue the technology aids crime prevention. Some Minnesota cities have canceled Flock contracts, but St. Paul's contract remains active through 2028.
- St. Paul Police new drones hit scenes in under 90 seconds, surpass last year’s drone flights
St. Paul Police Department's new Docked Drone Program (DDP) deploys three rooftop-docked drones that reach emergency scenes in under 90 seconds, surpassing last year's drone flight numbers. The drones, operated remotely from a real-time information center, have completed 472 missions since May 30, aiding in locating 33 individuals and contributing to 36 arrests.