Tag: Crime
December 10, 2020

The Rise of Drug Abuse During the Pandemic (and Grants available to Police Departments)

A record-breaking 71,000 overdose deaths were recorded in 2019, and this year’s count is set to be higher. With a rise of more than 30% by the end of August, Kentucky stood out as the hardest hit state…

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August 13, 2020

The law enforcement innovations that lower crime rates around the world

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?

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February 26, 2020

How a UK Online Portal Has Revolutionized the Reporting of Dangerous Driving to Law Enforcement

Since 2018, the National Dash Cam Safety Portal has saved the UK Police over 68,000 hours of work.

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January 31, 2020

70+ Years in the Making: Inside the Incredible History of the Police Speed Gun

Did you know that speed guns used by the police today were once developed for use in the war effort? There is quite a fascinating story behind the evolution of these clever gadgets!

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January 27, 2020

Did Google Just Make It Harder for Police to Catch Criminals?

After January 31st, Google will start asking law enforcement to pay for access to suspected criminals’ data. What does this mean for the future?

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January 10, 2020

How Digitally Integrated Technology is Tackling Prison Crime

Almost 11 million people are held in penal institutions throughout the world, of which nearly 20% (2.12 million people) were incarcerated in the US (followed by China with 1.65 million).

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December 11, 2019

How Amazon’s Ring is becoming Law Enforcement’s New ‘Video Surveillance Network’

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.

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October 14, 2019

Domestic Violence: Tech Strategies to Reduce Reoffending & Protect Restraining Orders

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.

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October 9, 2019

New Tech that’s Solving Crime: Wearables, Cell Location & Radar Sensors

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.

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September 26, 2019

The ‘Eyes’ of Tech Giants Helping Police to Identify & Solve Crime

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.

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