Police Video Surveillance News & Articles

• Transforming public safety through technology

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  New research identifies 3 major trends that define how expectations and use of safety technology are evolving

• How in-car video systems benefit law enforcement (eBook)

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  In this eBook, we review how to use in-car video footage for training and how video technologies improve situational awareness

• Case study: Using falcons and ravens to detect crimes in progress

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  A Georgia agency saw dramatic decreases in crime after camera deployment

• 6 things you need to know about ARP funding opportunities (infographic)

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  Here’s how your agency can tap into federal funds available under the American Rescue Plan to help recover costs and improve communications systems and other critical tools

• How a camera registry program can benefit both law enforcement and the community

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  It isn’t the software alone that makes these programs successful – that’s up to the power of your community outreach

• Why UAVs and thermal imaging are an effective combination

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  Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (aka drones) provide a reliable, rugged and economical aerial surveillance that can fly in conditions too dangerous for helicopter pilots

• Spotlight: Tactical Electronics' products allow LEOs to see what they're going to encounter to avoid putting themselves in harm's way

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  The company saw a need for camera systems that could help EOD operators and SWAT teams gain visual access to rooms and packages without having to make entry

• How to build trust and fight crime with integrated public safety technologies

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  The new Trusted City Ecosystem from Motorola Solutions makes it easy to invite citizens to participate in policing for their community

• Q&A: How LPR has changed law enforcement

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  One of the inventors of LPR cameras shares the history and evolution of these essential tools

• How to take the guesswork out of license plate identification

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  Optical character recognition technology and artificial intelligence lead to more accurate license plate readings

• How ‘green cameras’ can improve more than just traffic safety

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  ALPR-integrated cameras paired with data analysis software can police criminal activity as well as manage hazardous greenhouse gases

• How to prepare a successful grant application

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  This step-by-step guide will help you plan, prepare and apply for grant funding to support your organization

• Working toward a common goal: Marrying public/private partnerships with technology to reduce crime

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  How law enforcement integration of surveillance video from private businesses into command centers helps to reduce crime

• Technology procurement: Why community buy-in is key

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  Educating civilians about mass violence prevention and investigation technology procurement and policy development

• How smart buildings can assist public safety response

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  An arena wired with a range of leading-edge sensors including video, audio, particulate sensors and occupancy detectors demonstrates an essential use case

• Real-time intelligence: How live streaming from the field aids incident command

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  During an active shooter event or other act of mass violence, getting eyes on the scene is essential for command decisions

• Spotlight: JENOPTIK dedicated to making communities safer with advanced civil security solutions

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  Jenoptik first equipped police vehicles with cameras as far back as 1955, and was also the first to develop and market ALPR technology in 1979

• Ferguson after-action report: Have lessons learned been applied?

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  The first step to applying and implementing the lessons learned of any after-action report is to read the report, which unfortunately rarely happens

• 7 things to look for in an in-car video system

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  You know that dashcam video can enhance officer safety and police transparency, but do you know how to choose which system is right for your department?

• How police technologies can be used to assist COVID-19 curfew enforcement

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  As agencies suffer from diminished personnel numbers, technology can help enforce the actions needed to 'flatten the curve'

• Why the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act may force you to rethink your video surveillance plans

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  The Act bans the purchase and use of video surveillance cameras manufactured in China over concerns of mass espionage and hacking

• The massive growth of video evidence: What police administrators need to know

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  How can we expect officers to recover and analyze video evidence without the proper training and tools?

• How to buy video surveillance equipment (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 video surveillance equipment buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• How to buy video analysis systems (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 video analysis systems buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• San Diego police praise 'Smart Street Light' program; critics want public involvement, oversight

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  The cameras, which are tucked into high-tech street lights, have helped investigators identify suspects, increase public safety

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