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How blockchain intelligence is advancing the fight to bring criminals to justice
From search-and-rescue operations to traffic monitoring, here are 11 innovative uses of drones in modern policing.
Struggling with a cybersecurity talent shortage and high turnover? These actionable strategies can help you recruit and retain the experts your cybercrime unit needs to combat growing digital threats
Embracing innovative technology will allow LEOs to use their experience and instincts even better to act effectively to keep communities safe
“Technology plays an incredibly important role in making people feel safe, solving crimes, and building trust and legitimacy within the community.”
How a Texas department enhanced officer traffic safety and accountability after two of its officers were struck and killed by passing vehicles
Taking the time to acknowledge the issues your officers are facing and talking about it openly is a step in the right direction
The hackers replaced the front page of each site with a photo of a Turkish phrase
Affordable and innovative technology is available to help agencies of all sizes overcome the staffing challenge
Ransomware is a growing threat in the public sector, but there are tools and grants available to help police and other agencies avoid costly incidents
Link Analysis uses agencies’ internal records to map out relationships for investigations
Find out how powerful software programs can provide actionable intelligence that helps law enforcement agencies solve, reduce and even prevent crime
Choosing one expert source to provide consoles, mounting solutions, storage and other fixtures ensures the best fit, performance, space maximization and safety for patrol officers
Biometrics
If supervisors could see an officer’s biometric response in real-time during high-stress calls such as a traffic stop or pursuit, intervention could occur without delay
As VR technology improves, complex scenarios can be developed that provide real value for officer training, as well as improve community engagement
Trusted and Explainable Police Artificial Intelligence (TruePAL) technology aims to improve situational awareness for officers while driving and on the roadside
Often used to create immersive gaming environments, virtual reality technology is being used to train officers to work through dangerous situations in safety
Law enforcement agencies across the country are using a variety of virtual reality and simulation training to better protect and serve
Law enforcement agencies continue to be vulnerable to cyberattacks; here’s how your agency can fight back
By studying gun violence like we study disease, the police can improve the chances of discovering who has a greater chance of being shot
What3words has made it possible to locate any place on earth in just three words, and PSAPs are taking notice
This California drone team has become a critical resource that supports search and rescue, law enforcement and fire department operations
Rugged mobile laptops offer instant access to a department’s network, databases and real-time intelligence
Benefits include better tracking, improved training, reduced risks and increased safety for officers and citizens alike
Monitor job performance, identify training needs, highlight otherwise unsung good work done by officers and much more
Audit software can help your agency speed up the review process, improve officer performance and reduce potential liability
An electronic tool allows investigators to check balances and freeze prepaid debit cards of potential criminal funds while still out in the field
Be sure to prepare your budget, outline financial need and gather qualitative and quantitative examples that demonstrate the need for funding
With higher load capacity drones available, vendors have introduced components that allow a UAV to safely and discreetly deliver needed gear
A West Virginia county takes a whole-community approach to implementing broadband
Given the time-sensitive nature of the work, many reconstruction specialists have adopted new technology to improve the workflow
A CAD-to-CAD network adds the most value to agencies during catastrophic events, where saving seconds could make the difference in how many lives are saved
With the Tango Tango integration service, first responders can connect their existing two-way radio networks with smartphones to augment and extend communications across platforms, channels and agencies