2017 Guide to Emerging Technologies

Four experts on the frontline of law enforcement technology tell us what to expect 15 years out

These devices dramatically cut drug testing costs

Law enforcement might consider using discretion before a court decides whether police need a warrant to scan someone’s face

All police officers know that no traffic stop is routine, but the procedure could evolve with new technological advancements

Biometric technologies have already helped facilities improve offender identification and have the potential to improve efficiency for employee access authentication

Fourth Amendment rights are no less impacted by emerging technologies, but standard legal understandings of what information will now be considered private versus public is undergoing new consideration

Long Range Acoustic Devices are being embraced by law enforcement agencies as a powerful and versatile instrument of communication