If, 20 years ago, you’d tried to predict how law enforcement would change over time, it’s unlikely you’d have put ‘managing and storing large amounts of sensitive data’ at the top of your list. And yet modern police departments are having to do just that. Along with hospitals and government agencies, they are continually tasked […]
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 […]
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 […]
As we look forward to the new year, it’s a good time to look back at some of the best police chases caught on camera in 2021. Mounted dash cams have become invaluable to police departments for recording evidence of stops, chases and any other incidents that may occur in the car’s vicinity. But as YouTube has […]
While every year comes with its ups and downs, it seems fair to say that, globally speaking, the past two years have proven to be particularly difficult. However, alongside these challenges we’ve also seen some exciting developments. From social issues to technological progress, our lives seem to be changing faster than ever. Many of us […]
In this article, we discuss the format, importance and benefits of conducting a body cam audit in your department.
The 2020 lockdowns saw a sharp increase in speeding and road fatalities across the US, and this trend is yet to reverse. Why are American drivers still speeding, and what can we learn from the traffic statistics?
In this article, we look at how law enforcement agencies are using footage from dashcams and body cams in officer training. We also discuss how can they maximize the efficacy of the footage.
Facial recognition is currently one of the main tech trends in policing. In this article, we look at how law enforcement agencies from across the world have been incorporating it into practice.