Technology
With budgets tight and tech evolving fast, law enforcement agencies are turning to pay-as-you-go models for scalable, cost-effective modernization
From rooftop crews to citywide automation, Elk Grove has built the blueprint for scalable, 24/7 drone response — and it’s changing the game for public safety
Use the latest data tech to track crime patterns and suspects
The technologies are here – our policies and outreach efforts must keep up
“Crimes” in the virtual world are already happening; cops and legal systems have to catch up
Technology to transcend language barriers, such as ChatGPT, is advancing rapidly – here’s what’s in store for law enforcement
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Somerset PD Chief Joel Trepczyk answered residents’ questions following their EV purchase, including why the Model Y was chosen as well as officer feedback
From evidence collection and evidence submission that provides transparency, analytics, centralized storage, and automated workflows to keep your evidence streamlined throughout the investigation and case management process.
AI can improve a Real-Time Intelligence Center’s ability to break down barriers, make sense of data and solve crimes faster to keep communities safe
The hope is that implementing the Citizen Online Reporting Portal will ease deputies’ heavy workload and save the county money
Layering the latest tools and following four key steps can help you get a handle on problem locations
Using a centralized incident management and response platform, law enforcement and mental health organizations can locate resources for individuals in crisis
The hackers posted over 120K files from BART’s PD, including the names of child abuse victims, driver’s license numbers and mental health info
A cloud-based platform has given the departments the ability to collaborate to share data, build robust criminal cases, and solve crime efficiently and effectively
The new system can be moved by one or two officers without the need for technicians to transport and set up
Drones can assist EOD operators in several ways, from searching under suspicious vehicles to detecting audible sounds of explosive devices for analysis
“When someone does a good job, the officers don’t typically come forward, but other officers will say ‘Hey, why don’t you look at this person’s body camera, they did a really good job’”
Building an effective response plan to thwart ransomware attacks requires a methodical and considered approach
From electric vehicles to virtual reality training, these are some of the product innovations being delivered to police departments this year
The agency will use part of the grant to purchase the CordicoShield app, which offers mental health-focused benefits to officers and their families
View this webinar to hear about use cases deployed on Zebra devices running Windows Pro and how you can adopt these technologies for your teams
The board sent the issue back for further discussion and could vote in the future to let police use robots in a lethal manner in limited cases
“It activates the community as a whole to be vigilant and to take care of not only themselves but their neighbors,” an officer said
The vote was 8-3, with the majority agreeing to grant police the option despite strong objections from some groups
Improve situational awareness without separate hardware or increased officer distraction
The Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet delivers dependability without compromise, even in the toughest environments.
The draft policy’s advancement prompted an outcry; the vote is scheduled for Nov. 29
To date this year, the Hamilton County drone team has used the aircraft in around 670 missions for a total of nearly 500 miles flown
All criminals will eventually leave a digital footprint that police can use to find, track, or obtain evidence
Young women between the ages of 14 and 18 walked through various virtual training scenarios to experience a day in the life of a police officer
Talks first began in 2015 regarding the implementation of body cameras and in-car dashboard cameras at the Olympia Police Department
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