The home security and smart home company, Ring Inc., is changing the face of neighborhood policing. Just 4 months ago, it was reported that Amazon’s Ring doorbell has partnered with over 400 police forces across the United States.
Domestic violence carries a high rate of repeat offenders and, even though protection from abuse orders are a common remedy, no contact provisions can be difficult to enforce because the abuser is usually intimately familiar with the routine of the survivor.
Traditionally, law enforcement agencies have used witness statements, physical evidence, and information gathering to solve crimes. But now, thanks to technological advancements, police have found new tools to solve crimes.
Technology giants have become major actors in the world of law enforcement. Recently, Australia and the UK have passed laws that make it easier for police agencies to compel tech companies to turn over data.
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.
With today’s speed of information and tech-savvy civilians, social media is not a passing trend. It’s a powerful tool for law enforcement to keep people safe, informed and enlightened about the role of police in everyday society.
Every day, 100 Americans are killed with guns and hundreds more are shot and injured. Law enforcement is continuously seeking innovative ways to end the gun violence epidemic.
Reports of cybercrime involving social media grew by more than 30,000% between 2015 and 2017 in the US…
Law enforcement agencies around the world are continually improving their tools to fight crime. And in the age of digital technology, there might be a new sheriff in town: smart glasses.
The report comes at a time when cryptocurrency hacks have been in the spotlight. In the recent hack of the Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, almost 58 billion yen ($547 million) was stolen of a cryptocurrency called NEM.
