Technology
A more objective surveillance-based approach will produce better results
Outfitted with advanced software and seamless integration, the Tesla Cybertruck on display in Oracle’s IACP booth showcased the future of patrol vehicles and situational awareness for police
Drones can deliver lifesaving devices in as little as 70 seconds; in critical situations like overdoses, cardiac arrests or drownings, those seconds can mean the difference between life and death
Consider mobile devices like tablets, smartphones and smartwatches to keep officers linked to communications centers while they’re working in the field
In an effort to make this year’s count more accurate, San Diego police scheduled helicopter flights with thermal technology to detect homeless encampments
Cybersecurity may be outside of the day-to-day tasks of most law enforcement officers, but every officer benefits from a secure network, whether they know it or not
Chula Vista’s drones are mostly deployed as first responders during business hours between Mondays and Thursdays
The department bought a used 2014 Tesla and has been working to get it stocked with necessary equipment
Residents in Ill. cities can join a voluntary program which registers their private cameras to help out police
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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
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