Police Video Surveillance News & Articles

• 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

• Spotlight: Covert Law Enforcement specializes in outdoor long-range surveillance equipment, designed for covert law enforcement investigations

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  Covert Law provides solutions to virtually every aspect of covert criminal investigations.

• Finally, an app that lets you livestream drone footage

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  Learn how livestreaming drone footage gives first responders better benefits beyond visibility

• Law enforcement agencies in the age of video investigations (white paper)

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  The potential uses of video in policing are many, but how it is used in practice? Download this free white paper to learn how agencies are using video to investigate and deter crime.

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