Traditionally, law enforcement agencies have used witness statements, physical evidence, and information gathering to solve crimes. But now, thanks to technological advancements, police have found new tools to solve crimes.

Technology giants have become major actors in the world of law enforcement. Recently, Australia and the UK have passed laws that make it easier for police agencies to compel tech companies to turn over data.

Police biometrics is going through a rapid evolution of technology development, led by organizations such as the FBI who are making useful systems available to local law enforcement agencies.

Whilst unfortunately we cannot list every fallen hero here today, we would like to remember three law enforcement heroes in tribute to all who sacrificed their lives to serve others.

Crimes are not always violent, but that doesn’t mean they do not harm. In fact, the FBI estimates that white-collar crime costs the US economy more than $300bn per year and can have serious impact on people’s lives.

With today’s speed of information and tech-savvy civilians, social media is not a passing trend. It’s a powerful tool for law enforcement to keep people safe, informed and enlightened about the role of police in everyday society.

From the merely inconvenient frustrations such as foot traffic congestion to the threat of terrorist attacks, crowds have the potential to cause or attract problems…

Every day, 100 Americans are killed with guns and hundreds more are shot and injured. Law enforcement is continuously seeking innovative ways to end the gun violence epidemic.

Law enforcement agencies around the world are continually improving their tools to fight crime. And in the age of digital technology, there might be a new sheriff in town: smart glasses.

Human behavior has a huge scope for unpredictability but there’s a certain structure that can be investigated even in the most chaotic of scenarios…