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.

Bulletproof vests are commonly made from a material called Kevlar, which apart from also being found in military grade body armor, can appear in frying pans, parachutes, sneakers, tennis rackets and smartphones.

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?

According to the transportation-data firm Inrix, at the beginning of the restrictions enforced by the government to prevent the spread of COVID-19, traffic nationwide decreased 41 percent compared with pre-pandemic volumes…

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.

Police agencies across the globe have officially started testing robot dogs. Although it sounds innovative and useful, there are some questions to be answered: How effective are they? And what applications do they have? Let’s look into some case studies from the US to Singapore..

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…

As technology continues to reshape nearly every sector of society, law enforcement leaders are now increasingly turning to innovative strategies and tools to increase efficiencies in carrying out the duties. Here we look at three examples from Las Vegas, New York, and India.

From video chats to video calls, police agencies are rapidly adopting new technology, methods, and ideas to keep the communications lines open. Here are some examples…