The city’s most violent month in 28 years has coincided with the announcement of a new anti-violence strategy by Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown. It consists of the establishment and deployment of two new teams…

Victims of domestic violence (DV) are yet another casualty of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. When American citizens were advised to stay home this spring, police departments across the country reported a decrease in the incidence of crimes such as car theft and armed robberies. DV calls, however, increased sharply.

A combination of technology and innovation around the world can help US police departments in multiple ways; from ensuring personal safety, to improving relationships with the community. What can we learn from the most recent developments in policing?

Regardless of gender, race or age, 46% of officers associated with being “nearly always” or “often” preoccupied with their physical safety, whilst men and new officers are more likely to report violent encounters.

The recent death of George Floyd, which has sparked nationwide protests, is causing law enforcement to focus more on the communities they serve. From Facebook Live, to walking into crowds, officers are looking for innovative ways to get their message through.

Building positive relationships is not an easy task, especially in the current climate. Law enforcement leaders should be looking for innovative strategies, and rely on technological tools such as social media, survey software, and of course body-worn cameras. Let’s look into three tried and tested options…

Several law enforcement agencies are now starting to believe that 5G can enhance officers’ work, so let’s look into some examples…

Over the last few months, opportunists have been trying to make money from the pandemic by either sending ´phishing´ emails, hacking or selling counterfeit goods.

Here’s how these three uses of AI have helped police departments to fight crime in cities across the world…

After January 31st, Google will start asking law enforcement to pay for access to suspected criminals’ data. What does this mean for the future?