Technology
How three agencies modernized their field ops and cross-jurisdictional collaboration
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The plan outlines stronger support for officers — and opens the door to advanced tools like AI to modernize law enforcement operations
How facial recognition and natural language processing tools can aid law enforcement in identifying suspects in car break-ins while balancing ethical concerns
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“In the end, it takes police officers with a gun and a badge and a ballistic vest to go take these individuals into custody,” the Cobb police chief said
Powered by AI, this system is a valuable investment for police departments
Aircraft with high-definition cameras are helping Twin Cities officers catch racers without getting into dangerous pursuits
The suspects, including a 16-year-old, drove around committing several robberies before they came upon Officer Aréanah Preston, still in her uniform after work
Sheriff Robert Luna’s request, which was opposed by the ACLU, includes plans to purchase a jail management system and new TASERs for deputies on patrol
A ransomware attack on the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department computers caused a shutdown in email, in-car cameras and a database for background checks
The new camera system pair directly with officers’ Axon BWCs allowing officers to sync directly with their dashcam audio
City officials said the police website was affected as well as computer-assisted-dispatching that the fire department uses
‘Technology played a huge role,’ said Cobb police Chief Stuart VanHoozer. ‘Those tools are really what got us the clues that we needed’
Thirty-four departments and law enforcement agencies - at least one in every county - will receive funding to purchase or expand LPR technology
Auto theft numbers have increased so much an NYPD precinct in the Bronx is giving out 500 donated AirTags
Video shows Noble County Deputy Jerry Weber en route to save a choking driver before the call was even dispatched
Grants totaling $1.5M will outfit Gary officers with dash cams, body-worn cameras and more
If the council approves the ordinance, eligible members will receive $650 within 30 days of when the agreement goes into effect
Learn about five ways officers can use software as a tool to practice proactivity
Learn about key concepts such as machine learning, natural language processing and big data, and see how they are already a part of the law enforcement profession
From facial recognition to machine learning, here’s a glossary of AI terms that can help police officers leverage the power of artificial intelligence to prevent crime and improve public safety
“If we didn’t have that robotic dog, we would have placed firefighters in jeopardy,” said NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Highly detailed maps help illustrate likely areas of vulnerability in and around venues
For the Brookhaven Police Department in metro Atlanta, livestreaming emergency calls has led to quicker response times and more effective policing
“Digidog is out of the pound,” said Mayor Eric Adams about the return of the robot that was first introduced to the NYPD in 2020
Spokane County’s RTCC could monitor as many as 200 video feeds from intersections, roadways and crime hotspots
Police used “dummy parcels” at three different locations to find thieves who were stealing entire contents from mailboxes
The online tool allows people to report violations such as speeding, racing and reckless driving by filling out a survey rather than calling 911
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