Police Software News & Articles

• Leveraging AI prompt engineers and police investigation software to solve complex crimes

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  How facial recognition and natural language processing tools can aid law enforcement in identifying suspects in car break-ins while balancing ethical concerns

• Lessons from a lieutenant: How today's PDs can implement and benefit from eCitation (eBook)

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  A 33-year police veteran shares what to look for in mobile printing hardware for the optimum turn-key solution

• How a Va. sheriff's office made operational improvements with new suite of software

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  The department has been able to enhance their response times and provide more comprehensive support to the community they serve

• Listening to Live911 puts Ind. deputy in the right place to save a life

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  Video shows Noble County Deputy Jerry Weber en route to save a choking driver before the call was even dispatched

• Do your residents have a say in who's hired as police chief?

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  A California city launched a community survey to give police leaders insight into which qualities mattered most in their next police chief hire

• Proactive policing: How officers keep coming back to what matters

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  Learn about five ways officers can use software as a tool to practice proactivity

• Keep officers and communities safer with these new tech tools

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  Save time and increase situational awareness using this suite of software and devices

• How digital field notes can help officers de-escalate situations

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  Record management systems can support de-escalation tactics and provide agencies with analytics to maximize the use of technology in their investigations

• How engagement drives successful community-centered policing and builds public trust

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  The cycle of listening to residents, acting on their feedback and communicating results back to the community will continually increase trust over time

• Busting myths about collecting social-media data for criminal investigations (white paper)

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  Social‑media data collection is more affordable, efficient and useful to law enforcement than you might think — especially if you automate the process

• Case study: How the Albuquerque PD enhanced public safety with data-driven intelligence

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  The PD's unified security platform heightens situational awareness and delivers valuable data-driven intel to public safety teams to make faster, better decisions

• Internet history helped Portland investigator crack the "How to Murder your Husband" case

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  Following breadcrumbs in Nancy Crampton Brophy's browsing history allowed investigator Aaron Sparling to retrace Brophy’s steps after she murdered her husband

• How electronic citations can streamline operations, boost safety

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  Writing and filing tickets electronically is a force multiplier for police departments

• Calif. agency to discuss real-time crime data mapping system

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  The Oceanside Police Department implemented the system to inform the community about police response to calls for service

• Mo. dispatchers now using live video technology system to enhance emergency response

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  Dispatchers will be able to access a smartphone's camera with the user's permission to assist responders' response efforts

• How AI can help law enforcement agencies solve crimes faster

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  AI can improve a Real-Time Intelligence Center's ability to break down barriers, make sense of data and solve crimes faster to keep communities safe

• Staffing shortage prompts Mich. sheriff's office to move to online reporting system

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  The hope is that implementing the Citizen Online Reporting Portal will ease deputies' heavy workload and save the county money

• Case study: How data-sharing at Tenn. county sheriff's office, PD improves day-to-day operations

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  A cloud-based platform has given the departments the ability to collaborate to share data, build robust criminal cases, and solve crime efficiently and effectively

• 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

• Spotlight: Jenoptik ALPR cameras improve safety on and off the road

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  Jenoptik’s TraffiData analysis software evaluates license plate data in real time so law enforcement agencies are always up to date, enabling quick crime detection and prevention

• A Texas sheriff is beating the hiring crunch with the help of a new tool

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  A text-based communication platform has helped Bexar County keep a steady stream of applicants coming

• 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

• Digital Edition: Smash the stigma: Building a culture that supports officer wellness

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  Download this guide to access resources and strategies to improve officer mental well-being

• Understanding the new violent extremist (white paper)

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  How open-source intelligence can uncover patterns and behaviors and gain insights that help protect communities

• Why using the cloud is about more than just efficient storage

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  Police departments that store and manage data in the cloud can easily share it with other agencies, boosting collaborative efforts and closing more cases

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