Pittsburgh and America continue to struggle with gun violence, and technology can be a double-edged sword. The ShotSpotter gunshot detection system allows police to respond — in minutes and with confidence. But when machine-generated evidence is used in criminal trials, can the defendant really, meaningfully confront their accuser? A case before the state Supreme Court aims to test this.
A new school year begins this week, and Pittsburgh Public Schools and the city’s police bureau are still unable to reach a cooperative agreement required by state law. Both sides say they’ll work toward one, but they don’t know when it will be done. Read the story by Reporter Charlier Wolfson.
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Film Pittsburgh’s 10th annual ReelAbilities film festival will run Sept. 7–11 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. This exciting event, co-sponsored by Point Park University, presents films by and about people living with disabilities, and includes Q&As with visiting filmmakers, an art exhibit and receptions. All films are presented with open captions or subtitles, audio description, ASL interpretation and other accommodations, free of charge. For more information, visit FilmPittsburgh.org or call (412) 426-3456.
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