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 […]

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 […]