Technology
The goal was to assess various capabilities in different geographic settings and terrain
Intuitive reality capture is next-gen technology that helps first responders work faster, safer and smarter
Two Timekettle devices went through real-world patrol and interview tests — one might earn a spot in your gear bag
A grant allowed the Cordico wellness app to be available to officers, deputies, corrections officers and dispatchers
Record management systems can support de-escalation tactics and provide agencies with analytics to maximize the use of technology in their investigations
Orange County decision affects devices used by over 18,000 employees, except as necessary for law enforcement purposes
Extend the capabilities of your LMR network to the smartphones, tablets and PCs of potentially every school resource officer, administrator, teacher and other personnel
“The community expects us to de-escalate with time and distance. And we have the technology to do that and keep first responders and the community safe.”
Automated less-lethal technologies may relieve officers of their most difficult decisions
5G is here for both fixed locations and vehicles
Funds will help the department with technology and records upgrades, as well as support recruitment, retention and training
Opposition has grown, with many critics pointing to problems the NYPD had with their robot dog
Isotonitazene, a nitazene analog opioid 20 times more potent than fentanyl, has moved into the Southern states and, more recently, along the Eastern seaboard
The PD says the robot will be limited to SWAT use such as active shooter incidents, barricades and suspicious devices
More states are adopting statewide NG911 plans and the use of text-to-911 continues to grow
The union said they wanted to address the training, maintenance and administrative duties needed to implement the new tech
“It is not just about having data, but what you do with that data. It is about sharing that data.”
The drone is designed to de-escalate conflict and improve public safety
The chief credits his detectives’ tenacity to solve crime, as well as technology the department is utilizing
The PD’s unified security platform heightens situational awareness and delivers valuable data-driven intel to public safety teams to make faster, better decisions
The metaverse has the potential to alter how law enforcement agencies market themselves to the public and prospective applicants
Brownsville school district purchases IFAKs and 72 ballistic shields funded by a $382,252 grant from Gov. Greg Abbott
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The program, Trusted Driver, allows an officer to notify a driver by phone and issue a warning or citation if stopped for a minor violation
Writing and filing tickets electronically is a force multiplier for police departments
Technology, data-driven legislation and adequate facilities are all parts of the solution
The breach has disabled patrol vehicle laptops, forcing officers to write down details of calls they receive from dispatch
The Oceanside Police Department implemented the system to inform the community about police response to calls for service
Check out the Aspen (Colo.) Police Department’s newest squad car: a Telsa Model Y
Watch a proactive individual in a real-time crime center actively monitor a location for criminal activity
Officers sent a robot into a crawlspace and found signs the suspect was burrowed deep underneath a house
Dispatchers will be able to access a smartphone’s camera with the user’s permission to assist responders’ response efforts
Make sure your RTCC is prepared to manage your growing use of technology-driven policing
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