SCC-IRG: Measuring and Improving Traffic Stops: An AI-Powered Approach to Analyzing Bodyworn Camera Footage

Police traffic stops are common, complex interactions that can be a tool to improve public safety or escalate to violence. Effective communication in these situations is crucial to ensure officer and civilian safety, enforce the law, and build public trust. This project develops artificial intelligence (AI) tools that enable researchers to analyze footage from officers’ body-worn cameras, learn about officer-driver communication and refine best practices for traffic stop outcomes.

SCC-IRG: HeatMind: Robust and Scalable Platform for Personalized Health Risk Mitigation in Occupations Exposed to Extreme Heat

Firefighters are faced with myriad stressors from hazardous work conditions and exposure to extreme heat that place their health at significant risks. The intense heat, smoke, shift work, long working hours, and stressful work put firefighters at substantial risk for heat-related injuries, long-term chronic complications, and mental health challenges. The health risks are further compounded in the Phoenix metropolitan area, which has one of the highest heat indexes in the nation.

Federal Investment Expands Accessible Transit Options Across Northwest New Brunswick
Northwest New Brunswick communities will see major improvements to public transit following a $704,160 federal investment through Canada’s Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF). Announced by MP Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, the funding will enable the Northwest Regional Services Commission (NRSC) to expand and modernize transit services that support regional mobility and economic vitality.
The Future of Smart Cities and Real Estate in India: Building Intelligent, Sustainable Urban Ecosystems
As India undergoes one of the world’s fastest urban transformations, the Smart Cities Mission, launched by the Government of India in 2015, is reshaping how cities grow, connect, and sustain themselves. With more than 35% of India’s population now living in urban areas, a number expected to surpass 40% by 2030, the initiative aims to develop over 100 technology-enabled, people-centric cities equipped with robust digital infrastructure, sustainable systems, and efficient governance.
Cal Poly Pomona Receives $7.5M NSF Grant to Launch National Smart Manufacturing Research Center
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) a $7.5 million grant, one of the largest in the university’s history, to establish the Center for Research Advancement in Smart Manufacturing (CREST-RASM). The new center will serve as a national hub for advancing intelligent, secure, and sustainable manufacturing systems that integrate artificial intelligence and digital technologies across industrial sectors.
SCC-LSR: Integrating Probabilistic Digital Twinning and Dynamic Optimization to Enhance EMS Operations
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are vital to public health and safety, providing life-saving care before patients reach a hospital. Yet EMS systems operate under intense pressure, making rapid decisions about ambulance deployment, dispatch, and transport in the face of constant uncertainty—from unpredictable emergency call volumes to traffic conditions. These decisions are often made using simple, rule-based approaches that can fall short under real-world complexity.
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