Traffic data collection plays a valuable role in law enforcement, helping agencies make data-driven decisions that enhance public safety and operational efficiency. The insights gained from traffic statistics can support grant applications, validate the effectiveness of speed awareness programs, and justify the need for additional resources. With today’s advanced traffic data solutions, agencies can maximize […]

When video evidence is mishandled, an entire case may be compromised. If digital evidence is not properly collected, stored, or documented, it can be called into question. Any changes or alterations, even if accidental, can make the evidence inadmissible in court. Proper tracking of who accessed or handled the evidence is needed to eliminate a […]

As schools across the country celebrate graduations and begin to transition to summer schedules, most campuses have fewer people and reduced traffic. With school on break, especially an extended one like summer, it becomes the opportune time for making your campus a safer place for the students, faculty, staff, and even the local neighborhood. As […]

In the United States, more than 278 million personal and commercial vehicles were registered to drivers in 2022, reports Forbes. In that same year, an estimated 43,000 people (NHTSA) died on American roadways due to motor vehicle crashes. While that yearly number (the most recent statistical data) is slightly lower compared to 2021, we have […]

Holiday parties were back in full force in 2022 after a significant decline due to the pandemic, and 2023 appears to be a year filled with just as many festive gatherings and events. From Thanksgiving through the New Year, thousands of people will attend celebrations with family, friends, and colleagues. Unfortunately, some will never make […]

As technology continues to advance, often at what seems like exponential speed, a workplace has to change, adapt, and evolve. Police departments and law enforcement agencies across the country and the world grapple daily with the changes these technological advances bring. While new tech often offers many benefits to a police department, from enhanced safety […]

Fingerprints have been used in police investigations in the United States since the early 1900s. The first court case using fingerprint evidence was in 1911, and fingerprint evidentiary techniques have been used by police ever since. More than seventy years later, technology and science have taken this type of identification evidence to the next level. […]

Overview Summary As RADAR technology continues to evolve, some agencies are re-evaluating long-standing equipment performance and functional test standards, particularly the use of tuning forks. In recent years, some agencies have discontinued tuning fork tests entirely. This trend has introduced new questions: Are tuning fork tests still truly needed? Should agencies consider phasing them out? […]

Law enforcement officers are faced with life or death situations on a daily basis. One of the most difficult assessments an officer must make on the scene, and in a matter of seconds, is whether or not to pursue a suspect in a high speed chase. When the subject of a traffic stop or someone […]

One of the primary ways police agencies serve and protect the community is by uncovering and investigating activity that suggests criminal behavior. Police traffic stops provide an ideal opportunity for law enforcement officers to observe and identify human trafficking crimes that may be taking place in their jurisdictions.  Given the highly effective role that police […]