Technology
The Tijuana attack reveals a growing transnational threat — and the urgent need to modernize how state and local agencies acquire counter-UAS tools
How to evaluate and select the right technology to streamline operations and transform first responder efficiency
At the National Real Time Crime Center Association conference, law enforcement leaders outlined six trends shaping how agencies build data-driven hubs that deliver real-time intelligence when it counts
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
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
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