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Public access to Honolulu police and fire scanners to end

A system overhaul will encrypt the frequencies used by nine city departments, preventing monitoring of the transmissions

Understanding the fallacies behind the normalization of drug use

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The biggest threats to public safety are the policies currently being implemented based on false information, says DA Brian Surber

10-8 Video’s Arsenal In-Car Video System builds on five generations of unsurpassed reliability

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10-8 Video, LLC

Supporting up to four time-synced channels of audio and video, this system puts officers in the action

Using tech to build culture: New communication app connects cops and their chiefs

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The goal of the Critical app is to empower police leaders to better distribute information while building officer morale

Why code enforcement matters

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Code enforcement officers play a key role in ensuring community safety while also facing significant safety risks themselves

Real-time monitoring of 911 calls: A new tool for cops

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Find out how the Chula Vista Police Department is harnessing technology to empower cops to make more informed decisions for better outcomes

Commander Sid Heal on why the concepts of less lethal force are more important than the tools

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“For the vast majority of our critics, everything they learned about law enforcement they learned from watching TV”

How the Denver Sheriff Department is improving in-custody mental health services

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Dr. Nikki Johnson is the Denver Sheriff Department’s first chief of mental health services and is charged with improving in-custody mental health services

A proud police wife helps connect, support LEO spouses

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The creator of the ‘Proud Police Wife’ website discusses why she started the site and how she connects police spouses to support each other

Polygraph myth-busting: Separating truth from fiction

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The polygraph may be the most stressful part of the journey to becoming a police officer

4 common objections to smartphone adoption and how to address them

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There are always challenges for agencies looking to adopt new technology; here are some tips for overcoming these common objections to smartphone adoption

Evolving police response to domestic violence calls

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Nicole Florisi, both a cop and counselor, discusses how law enforcement can improve response to domestic violence calls

How to put an end to ear fatigue

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This earpiece features a thin wire and microspeaker to deliver radio communications without sacrificing comfort or situational awareness

3 keys for responsible use of artificial intelligence

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Focus on specific use cases and proven technologies to help address community concerns about AI tools like facial recognition

Pa. county residents, police weigh in on radio encryption

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A poll on the Wilkes-Barre Twp. PD’s Facebook page asking citizens whether they support encryption for some or all police calls generated hundreds of responses