Police Technology News & Articles

• Calif. PD launches crime-mapping tool to create transparency, prevent crime

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  "It activates the community as a whole to be vigilant and to take care of not only themselves but their neighbors," an officer said

• Webinar: Windows 11 and mobile computing for law enforcement

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  Join us to hear about use cases deployed on Zebra devices running Windows Pro and how you can adopt these technologies for your teams

• On-Demand Webinar: The future of public safety technology

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  Learn how technology will shape the future of public safety operations, based on results of the second annual Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications survey

• Spotlight: Comb through hours of rich media in minutes with LEMA

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  Micro Focus media analysis tools save officer time and reduce undesirable viewing, relying on human confirmation

• Reasons why you should spend your ARP funding now (infographic)

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  Agencies have substantial discretion to spend money in ways that best suit the needs of constituents - some of the ways might surprise you

• What the public doesn’t know influences its trust in police

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  With greater transparency, departments can raise support for their officers and technologies

• Spotlight: ideaForge is a product-focused UAV systems company, developing drone solutions for mapping, security, and surveillance applications.

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  ideaForge drones are generations ahead of other equipment manufacturers (OEMs), be it safety, reliability, autonomy, and performance.

• How LETS Respond is improving crisis negotiations

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  When you are dealing with someone in crisis, you must make contact with them so you can begin to build a rapport

• Report: Majority of U.S. supports police, but greater understanding of police tech needed

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  The study found that familiarity with law enforcement technology creates 81% more trust with the public

• Minn. detective: Drone helped identify shooter's location, captured footage during 2020 standoff

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  The device captured footage during the standoff when Devin Weiland shot at the drone and at an armored vehicle brought into the area to deploy tear gas

• Texas officers using 'game-changer' technology to track down suspects

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  A camera system that scans license plates has helped officers track down suspects and solve crimes in recent months

• On-Demand Webinar: What your agency needs to know to navigate BWC mandates

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  Learn about current trends, funding and solutions to consider when implementing a program

• How data sophistication can help agencies improve traffic safety to save more lives

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  By beefing up your level of data sophistication, your agency can better translate data into action

• Spotlight: StarChase aims to make pursuits safer – or prevent them altogether

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  The vehicle-mounted GPS launcher transmits a fleeing vehicle’s location to dispatch in real time, allowing officers to fall back and plan a safe apprehension

• New VR training center in Colo. available to any department for free

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  The center aims to increase situational awareness, lower response times and improve public safety

• Verizon Frontline debuts THOR's Hammer trailer for enhanced public safety communications

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  The nearly 30-foot trailer can serve as a private 5G standalone network connected to the THOR command center vehicle

• How mobile technology can power a safer, more informed response (white paper)

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  Empower officers in the field with tools that support core job functions so they can better serve the community

• On-Demand Webinar: What are the most critical technology integrations for real-time intelligence operations?

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  Hear from experts on the latest cutting edge technology integrations for intelligence-led precision policing and how these applications lead to quicker and safer incident resolution - saving time and lives.

• Officers cite training and tech as top priorities

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  One agency is using virtual reality to tackle both

• New Orleans reinstates police use of facial recognition, reversing earlier ban

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  The NOPD argued about dropping the restrictions, which would give LEOs more tools to find and arrest people who committed murders and other acts of violence

• Calif. PD to use device that automatically activates BWCs when firearm is drawn

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  The Axon Signal Sidearm uses a magnet to detect when an officer's firearm has been removed, which then activates their body camera

• On-Demand Webinar: Why should agencies build real-time intelligence operations?

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  From technology-driven to intelligence-led policing, view this webinar to hear valuable insights from law enforcement leaders

• How to empower law enforcement with digital technology

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  Public safety agencies need integrated and flexible digital capabilities to improve cybersecurity and to better serve and protect

• How to boost your organization’s cybersecurity, including getting grant funding (infographic)

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  As ransomware and other attacks continue to threaten public safety organizations, here’s how to guard against these events

• 5 things to consider when comparing evidence management software systems

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  You need the right information and resources to evaluate your evidence management software options

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