Technology
After years of red tape, DFR is now scaling fast — changing how agencies respond, assess and act
Learn how shared intelligence helps combat regional crime and cross-jurisdictional threats more effectively
Agencies are using artificial intelligence to fix dispatch staffing, speed up response and break down language barriers — but ethical landmines remain
Wellness programs are expanding as dispatch centers race to adopt artificial intelligence, new tech tools and stronger retention models
How video programs can strengthen community relations and elevate officer confidence
AI turns live feeds into early warnings to create a comprehensive, real-time view of unfolding events
Policing Matters host Jim Dudley reported from the event on the innovations poised to speed response and lighten workloads across public safety
From burnout to breakthrough: AI’s role in trauma-informed investigations
Scottsdale Police didn’t follow a template; it built a Drone as First Responder program designed around its terrain, staffing and commitment to transparency
Many agencies underestimate the cost of operating even a modest 2-position dispatch center. On paper, it sounds manageable — just two dispatchers, right? But let’s break it down
Drones are launched when pilots monitoring Live911 detect 911 calls that may benefit from aerial overwatch
The orders encourage the FAA to expedite beyond visual line of sight operations while adding safeguards against terrorism, espionage and public safety threats
Learn how advanced analyzers are redefining frontline drug enforcement.
Learn how Chicago PD is using mobile in-car technology to meet the demands of modern policing
From managing parking and monitoring street flooding to responding to wildfires and terrorist attacks, RTCCs are helping agencies tackle a wide range of public safety challenges
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Facial recognition in law enforcement is promising, but concerns about accuracy, bias and privacy demand careful implementation
Available across multiple devices, the new platform facilitates multiple important duties
Smart911 lets potential callers share important information in advance — Protected Places extends that capability to facilities
Reducing personnel risk in hazardous environments: Spot’s role in high-stakes scenarios
Prosper Police Department aims for an 86-second response time average with grant-funded Flock Aerodome system
Learn how cyber attacks can have a direct effect on public safety agencies and the collaborative efforts underway to combat them
Explore how integrated voice, video and AI tools help officers act faster and document incidents more accurately
Dr. Cynthia Lum shares how officers can use research, tools and teamwork to build sustainable, proactive strategies that deter crime and improve job satisfaction
Explore how agencies are using technology to expedite the response to community and enterprise-reported 9-1-1 incidents
Two California police chiefs — one from sprawling Los Angeles, the other from a 2.6-square-mile city — share how collaborative data strategies and connected tech are revolutionizing crime prevention and response
Discover how the LAPD is transforming field work with a mobile-first approach that reduces paperwork and puts officers back in the community, faster
By securely connecting law enforcement with community-shared data like floor plans and live video, Protected Places initiatives help close the information gap during crises — boosting response precision and public safety
Learn how Collier County Sheriff’s Office implemented its drone as first responder program and how the program has benefitted the department and the community
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