Technology
From pilot staffing to community transparency, a successful DFR program demands strategic planning and smart investment — here’s what every agency needs to consider
How expanding beyond traditional license plate data is transforming crime-fighting capabilities
Learn how to plan, fund and sustain a real time crime center with practical steps, proven funding sources and strategies to build community trust
To do more with less, agencies are turning to mobile tools to gain efficiency, enable transparency and make informed decisions
Partnering with a computer geek friend, Minnesota officer Shawn Mahaney has worked to develop a robot that would be affordable to every agency
Just as training for firearms handling and driving are considered essential, digital forensics training needs to be obligatory, not optional
Software solutions can ease the transition to a new reporting system while also making the day-to-day lives of officers easier
The new XL Connect 95P portable radio from L3Harris features open architecture to ensure that it can connect seamlessly with any other P25-compliant agency
The LAPD Leadership Program has been teaching change management for over 20 years. Here’s how those philosophies were put into action to pivot the delivery of training
Police said the Real Time Crime Center was able to resolve a homicide case “within five minutes” on its first day of operation
Systems that can justify their results are crucial for policing purposes
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
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
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