Police Surveillance News & Articles

• 3 surveillance tools American cops aren't using, but should be

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  These solutions could completely change law enforcement operations, tactics and investigations

• 6 best practices for launching a successful mobile LPR system

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  Once your agency has decided to invest in license plate reader technology, it’s important to plan ahead for an effective rollout

• ACLU bills would require transparency on police surveillance

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  Bills being introduced in nearly a dozen cities will aim to force police departments to disclose the surveillance technologies they use

• Beyond JAG: Alternative funding options for police agencies

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  Although JAG is perhaps the most well-known source of grant funding for law enforcement, there are many other sources of federal funds police administrators should know about

• What you need to know about Executive Order 13688

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  Plan early if you anticipate using federal funds for any controlled equipment items

• Understanding the JAG program purpose areas

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  Currently, the JAG program funds projects that fall into seven purpose areas

• Preparing for grants: A get-ready guide and checklist for success

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  The amount of time required to prepare a grant application varies, depending on the source of the funding and the granting agency

• The importance of reporting UCRs

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  Funding for state and local jurisdictions is directly impacted by the timely submission of Uniform Crime Reporting data

• Understanding and using JAG preparation tools and resources

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  Now is the time to review the authorized Justice Assistance Grant programs and begin developing a competitive grant project and application

• ACLU praises new Ill. limits on cellphone surveillance

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  A new Illinois law limits how police can use devices that cast a wide net in gathering cellphone data

• 6 things to look for when buying an LPR system

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  Consider your agency’s needs and goals when choosing an automatic license plate reader platform

• Philly cops used surveillance SUV marked 'Google Maps'

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  The officers who used the logo were 'trying to be creative'

• Why was a police surveillance van valued at $100K auctioned for only $20K?

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  While the van sale was the focus, commissioners in the finance committee raised questions about property disposal

• Correctional agencies’ response to drone intrusions

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  Drones have quickly become an effective tool for criminal activity

• Grants help pay for Tenn. SkyCop purchase

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  The grant funding comes via the City of Memphis' 2013 red light ordinance

• Video: NY police take down armed felon after shooting

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  The police heard a gunshot and saw people running away when they ran towards the source

• Chicago withdraws objection to release of shooting video

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  Both sides agree the camera that caught the incident was at a distance and the footage is of low quality

• NYC settles lawsuits over Muslim surveillance by police

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  Civil rights groups sued in 2013, accusing the NYPD of breaking Handschu rules

• Man armed with BB gun, photographing schools shot, killed by Ill. police

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  The 38-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning after he led officers on a foot chase and a struggle ensued

• Police lack access to terror watch lists states want to ban gun sales to

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  Neither the police nor licensed firearms dealers have direct access to the FBI's watch list

• Video: 12-year-old with lengthy record steals car from 89-year-old Fla. man

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  The man was not injured as the boy drove away in the vehicle

• Theft of guns from Texas sheriff's vehicle raises questions

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  There's no public tracking of gun thefts from law enforcement officers

• Video: Tenn. police shoot, kill armed man who endangered child, officer

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  Police have asked the community for more videos

• Report: Fatal OIS videos drive surveillance society, reshape justice

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  The video surveillance market is projected to grow to $42B by 2020 from $13B in 2013

• Chief: San Bernardino shooters 'sprayed the room with bullets'

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  Authorities revealed new details about the massacre in San Bernardino that left 14 people dead

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