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 […]

Dashcams and body cams have changed the way we think about evidence in police-related and civilian legal incidents. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time emerging technologies have changed judges, lawyers, and juries’ expectations for evidence in court cases. The so-called “CSI effect” appeared in the early to mid-2000s when police procedural dramas brought forensic evidence […]

We’ve seen a lot of information recently on the rise of data-led and information-led policing. The idea behind intelligence-led policing is that it allows police departments to utilize data and information to evaluate crime trends and issues better, thus allowing top decision-makers to efficiently and effectively allocate resources and develop crime-fighting strategies. These stories and […]

In the words of the timeless G.I. Joe, “Knowing is half the battle”. One group of people who would seem to agree with this are the police in Racine, Wisconsin, who have made knowing what’s going on in their community top priority. The logic behind this step is that the police can’t stop or punish […]

Dash Cams are fast becoming standard equipment in both police and civilian vehicles. And – as dash cams can help reduce crime in various ways – this can only be a good thing. Here are just a few advantages of having a dash cam at your disposal. DETERING FURTHER CRIMINAL ACTIVITY It’s an unfortunate fact that, even […]

As of January 2022, House Bill 1223 will take effect, requiring law enforcement officers nationwide to electronically record audio and video footage of all interrogations of juveniles or related to a felony. Prior to this Bill, the decision to require or not require interrogations to be recorded was made on a state by state basis.  This will […]

While police are tasked with fighting all infringements of the law, there is a certain type of crime that officers and the general public agree is particularly heinous – crimes committed against children. Of course, we are now living in a digital age. Modern technology provides child predators with more opportunities to connect with one […]

The term ‘cybercrime’ has gone from something that once sounded like the stuff of science fiction to a very real everyday risk that we face.  As an increasing portion of our lives is now spent online, criminals have more incentive – and more opportunities – than ever to exploit our data for their own profit. […]

The relationship between big tech and policing relationship can be a double-edged sword: while the information gathered and stored by big tech companies is invaluable to law enforcement, it also opens up new questions and concerns about privacy and security.