Technology
Flock Safety redefines mobile situational awareness offering law enforcement infrastructure-free solutions for crime hotspots, special events and beyond
A recent Flock Safety webinar outlined the benefits of drone as first responder programs: “DFR helps agencies optimize their resources and respond to calls more effectively.”
A top priority for state and federal legislatures should be to provide funding to replace potentially insecure drones with secure, North American- or allied-manufactured UAS
Mastering the latest skills can make you an invaluable investigator in an increasingly technology-driven world
Police are using the software more and more to identify wanted criminals, missing people and suspected terrorists spotted on video
Too often, when we get off work, one of the first things we do is to plop ourselves in front of a screen
Susteen’s affordable hand-held device enables a rapid response to threats in the field
The attack began in 2015, when the pair began installing ransomware on computers of more than 200 victims to extort money
The technology would activate a body camera as soon as an officer pulls a weapon
Oceanside Police say they see the app as a valuable tool that gives them access to videos shared by potentially thousands of city residents
Pushing a button dials 911 and alerts other teachers to the presence of an active shooter
Responding to the opioid crisis requires a multi-agency approach, using data to drive initiatives between partners
Verizon seeks innovators to accelerate 5G technology development for first responders
Pay attention to both the technical and the human aspects of the effort
The procurement of any new equipment for law enforcement requires communication with and buy-in from internal stakeholders
Digital evidence has unique properties and there are special rules for handling it
The research shows that legal and physical protections are major benefits of adding a BWC to a patrol officer’s toolkit
Find out how an evidence management system will help your agency successfully pass your next evidence audit
“This is community policing on steroids,” Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said
Before you can do a background check, you need to accurately authenticate an individual’s identification through a driver’s license or other ID
Officials are hoping for the city’s support for operating the aircrafts before making budget decisions and fulfilling FAA requirements
The technology shoots a tracking device on a suspect vehicle, often before the pursuit begins, which helps officers avoid dangerous chases through city streets
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is supporting a number of partner city law enforcement and other agencies with funding to advance justice information sharing solutions
Voyager Atlas adds breadth, context and accessibility to location tracking
Through the use of both night vision and thermal imaging, handlers can improve their senses and become as effective as their four-legged partners
The app can be downloaded onto the cellphones of police officers, teachers and administrators and serves as a “panic button” in cases of emergency
In today’s digital age, presenting static photographs of crime scenes and evidence to a jury seems archaic; fortunately, 3D scanning technology brings the crime scene into the courtroom
The advent of unchecked 3D printers that someone can buy for $2,000 and use to make an untraceable weapon is “the greatest [gun] loophole of all,” he said
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Experts said the printers are very expensive and the gun themselves tend to disintegrate quickly
Officials defended the way the LAPD uses data to fight crime after some said the methods are biased against minorities
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