There was a time when police departments handled all evidence management in basically the same way. It was a paper-based procedure that started at the crime scene, with an officer collecting a piece of evidence, tagging it, and placing the evidence in a bag. Then, they wrote information on the bag, such as a case […]
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 […]
Effective surveillance can be a major challenge. The first hurdle lies in gathering enough data to be useful. Then, once you have enough data, the second question is how to sort what’s useful from what isn’t. And once you’ve figured that one out, you need a system that ensures the right people can access the […]
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 […]
Cybercrime is a serious and prevalent threat in today’s society. Virtually every sector has been impacted by digital security breaches, from businesses to governmental entities. While the focus of law enforcement has traditionally been on stopping physical threats, increasingly agencies must now also deal with cyber threats, including attempted breaches of police department communication systems […]
We live in a time of unprecedented technological change. From video games and streaming services to video conferencing, social media and news services, so many aspects of our lives change every year as new platforms are introduced and old ones are updated. When it comes to law enforcement technology, things are no different. And just […]
Body worn cameras (BWCs) have been shown to have multiple advantages for police officers. They’ve been proven to aid in de-escalating situations, as people change their behavior when they know they’re being filmed. BWCs have reduced frivolous and unsubstantiated complaints against officers who use them. They’ve also helped to improve relations between police and their […]
The use of Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) by police in the USA is legislated on a state-by-state basis. For this reason, any department looking to implement a BWC program needs to know where it stands in relation to local laws. For your reference, below you will find a list of states with legislation relating to […]
Since body worn cameras (BWCs) were first introduced to police departments in the US, they have been the subject of a huge amount of speculation and debate. And while much has been said and written about how police body worn cameras (BWCs) affect police transparency and public relations, much less has been said about how […]
