One of the primary ways police agencies serve and protect the community is by uncovering and investigating activity that suggests criminal behavior. Police traffic stops provide an ideal opportunity for law enforcement officers to observe and identify human trafficking crimes that may be taking place in their jurisdictions. Given the highly effective role that police […]
In all types of law enforcement, officers face a multitude of threats in the course of carrying out their duties. The involvement of a body of water inherently multiplies the dangers officers face. Marine law enforcement agencies regularly face the challenges of working in and around water as they perform duties such as enforcing boating […]
The allure of living in a gated community has spread exponentially and home buyers have migrated en masse to live in neighborhoods governed by an HOA. However, the privately owned roads of the gated community can be problematic for law enforcement. Benefits and Limitations of Living in a Gated Community A gated community isn’t for […]
Efforts to legalize both medicinal and recreational cannabis use are growing across the country. Even as laws change in response to these efforts, the full effects of legalized marijuana use are yet to be known. Among the leading concerns people have about cannabis use is how drivers are affected while under its influence. While time […]
The fact that speeding poses a huge threat to public safety is well documented. According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities for over two decades. In 2020, speeding was a contributing factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities. NHTSA and FHA […]
Dash cams are fast becoming standard equipment in both police and civilian vehicles. Dash cams can help reduce crime by providing a dependable and credible eyewitness in a wide range of situations. No matter what happens, this ‘silent witness’ is always there, ready to help. Here are just five ways police dash cams help reduce […]
Only the significant profile cases get to us when we listen to the news about human trafficking cases. It is a common misperception that most cases involving this nefarious type of crime are on a global scale. Still, the reality is that most human traffickers operate at a community level in small cells that spread […]
Far from being the stuff of science fiction movies, algorithm-based predictive policing has aided law enforcement in deterring crime in communities across the country for the last few years. With varying degrees of success, police departments everywhere have been stepping up their efforts to protect and serve by using state-of-the-art technology that has the potential […]
For the past decades, technology has played a significant role in society’s development, influencing how we work, communicate, and live. Since the internet boom during the nineties, the possibilities have expanded in almost every field. Even though most of the transformations have been positive, there has also been a dark side, with new cybercrimes and […]
Back in 2016, the United States Department of Justice reported that over 69% of law enforcement agency vehicles had dash cams, or in-car video systems for law enforcement professionals, installed. At the time, dash cams were still considered somewhat of a newer tool in the police arsenal. Why Consider Dash Cams for Law Enforcement Agency […]
