Technology
Expert advice on the importance of leveraging existing technology, safeguarding data privacy, and fostering community involvement
Data analytics helps process and understand large data sets from various sources, detecting patterns and trends to solve problems and optimize outcomes
Technology can tackle the tedious, time-consuming tasks that weigh down emergency services
When the Torrance Police Department launched its drone program, little did the agency know the many ways drones would be used
Rigorous and comparable evaluations, such as NIST’s sUAS Standard Test Methods, help ‘raise the bar’ on remote pilot credentialing
For technology to be useful, it must be available quickly, and officers have to be trained in its use
Whether you are the school resource officer on campus or an off-campus responder, access to current information regarding a critical incident is essential
During an active shooter event or other act of mass violence, getting eyes on the scene is essential for command decisions
An arena wired with a range of leading-edge sensors including video, audio, particulate sensors and occupancy detectors demonstrates an essential use case
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In the future, it is conceivable that drones could be first responders to active shooter incidents
Not every 911 call will be answered with a drone, but Brookhaven police say it will give officers more flexibility, availability and information
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Responder Corp, RapidSOS, the Orleans Parish Communication District and the Western Fire Chiefs Association were awarded the grant to develop the R2 Network
Extended battery life, improved connectivity and the ability to record after the fact are key advantages offered by the WatchGuard V300 bodycam from Motorola Solutions
This on-demand webinar series highlights four technologies agencies can quickly deploy to help raise the bar in hiring, training, corrections and policy management practices
The scene is preserved for as long as the police department needs it, even to use as evidence in a court case
Officials said the 911eye system will equip first responders with important details about a scene, such as the color of smoke or severity of a car crash
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“It takes a lot of the danger out,” said Chief Nate Allen about the robot that can climb stairs and haul more than 250 pounds
Planes circling above the city increased the agency’s arrest rate by 5% over 3 months, researchers found
The agency hopes the pilot program will allow officials to intervene before an officer is involved in an incident that could hurt their own health or people in the community
By next year, the city expects to deploy a sound sensor system called ShotSpotter
While the cameras have come to be seen as a police ally, the FBI warned in a document that they could actually hinder officers’ safety
Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones said the drone will be valuable in recovering evidence from the water and checking to see if people are trapped in a submerged vehicle
Offerings range from peer intervention virtual reality training to a transformed 911 experience
The advisory guidance aims to help non-federal public and private entities better understand federal laws and regulations related to UAS operations
On-premise technology is increasingly inadequate for handling the scale of material associated with these cases
Agencies that familiarize themselves with extremists’ cyber haunts stand a better chance of uncovering potential problems before they materialize
The app, called Cordico Shield, has been shown to improve morale and attendance in other departments where it’s used, officials said
The integration of the two technologies will get first responders detailed information about the crash before they arrive on scene
In court, whether BWC video captures a complete or just a partial recording of a force event has “a profound impact” on an accused officer’s fate
Users can provide their home address, describe their vehicles and give information about any medical conditions, disabilities and allergies
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