9-1-1 is the most famous three-digit number in the US. It has been designated as the “Universal Emergency Number” for citizens who need assistance throughout the country, and it gives the general public easy access to a Public Answering Point (PSAP). Let’s get to know its history. NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY NUMBER The idea of a nationwide […]
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 […]
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.
Rapidly evolving cybercrime techniques pose an increasingly critical obstacle to policing around the world. In this blog article, we identify the three most important challenges faced by law enforcement when investigating and cracking down on cybercrime.
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…
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.