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Artificial intelligence is already shaping investigations, dispatch and data analysis. The question isn’t whether agencies will use AI — it’s whether leaders will govern it responsibly
A field guide to help agencies improve hiring, onboarding and long-term career development of female officers
Download our school safety readiness guide and make the key decisions now — not in the first five minutes of a crisis
If you’re losing applicants, stretching hiring timelines or watching academy classes shrink, this guide outlines what agencies are doing to rebuild their staffing pipeline
Download a practical leadership framework for evaluating, planning and scaling Drone as First Responder programs
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Learn how Stockton, California reduced firearm crime using data analysis
The free event on Jan. 28 aims to find ways to improve officer safety and reduce risk on the roads
Learn about the state of public safety and how your agency can best plan for short- and long-term operational challenges
Dell and FirstNet will show you how to take FirstNet capabilities from the vehicle to the data center
Learn how Motorola Solutions’ video technology programs can help agencies increase partnership, accessibility and safety
This on-demand webinar series highlights four technologies agencies can quickly deploy to help raise the bar in hiring, training, corrections and policy management practices
In a recent webinar, Ret. Col. Brenda Dietzman provided examples of what can impede or enhance promotional opportunities
Here’s why you should demand more from digital evidence management system
Greater situational awareness, officer safety, better communications and faster response times were already on the wish list – the crisis added new urgency
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
Lexipol Senior Grants Consultants Samantha Dorm and Jerry Brant answer questions about available funds for public safety agencies
This on-demand webinar series highlights six technologies that can help law enforcement agencies support their communities and stakeholders through the COVID crisis and beyond
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Evidence preserved at the scene, combined with AI-powered analysis, helped investigators crack a 38-year-old case
How law enforcement agencies can implement AI-assisted reporting with the right balance of efficiency, oversight and compliance
How agencies can strengthen security, streamline access and meet CJIS 6.0 requirements without disrupting operations
New FAA approvals and advances in autonomy allow public safety agencies to scale drone programs, improving coverage and efficiency without increasing staffing
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LAPD Captain Julie Rodriguez shares straight-shooting advice on crushing promotions, balancing family life, and why mentorship and sponsorship are key to keeping women in uniform
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For Jaron Lockridge, filmmaking is more than just a creative outlet; it’s a way to cope with the stresses of his job
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Most police officers are experts at de-escalation techniques, but sometimes those techniques can seem to disappear when we need them most
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Since the average officer’s budget often comes down to pennies, what expenditures of our personal funds are truly worth the investment?
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