When it comes to traffic management and public safety, Kustom Signals offers two powerful solutions: SMART Messaging Trailers and SMART RADAR Trailers. Both are designed to enhance road safety, manage traffic effectively, and provide critical data to municipalities, law enforcement, and traffic safety teams. While both types of trailers serve valuable purposes, they cater to […]
Retail theft cost stores $121.6 billion in 2023, reports CapitalOne Shopping. Estimated projections from the same source indicate that shoplifting has the potential to create losses of more than $150 billion by 2026. Retail theft doesn’t just cost the business. It can lead to higher prices for consumers, which has lasting effects on our economy. […]
Body worn cameras (BWCs) continue to prove beneficial for law enforcement agencies across the country. In a recent study by the University of Chicago Crime Lab and the Council on Criminal Justice’s Task Force on Policing, it’s shown that when BWCs are worn, complaints against the police drop by seventeen percent. Because body worn cameras […]
When nine out of ten individuals own a smartphone, it’s easy to acknowledge that technology is central to many of today’s activities. Even law enforcement agencies throughout the country rely on advanced digital systems and technology to help get their jobs done safely and with the highest efficiency possible. In-car video systems are an example […]
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 […]
Law enforcement agencies are increasingly exploring ways to attract and retain qualified officers. The need for innovative hiring strategies has become more critical than ever, as agencies face staffing challenges. According to recent research, four of the largest metropolitan police departments were “collectively down over 5,400 officers during 2022 and 2023.” The data also shows […]
The experienced team at Kustom Signals produces informative webinars for the law enforcement professionals we serve. Our most recent presentation, in partnership with PoliceOne, explored the topic of Empowering Policing with access to police cameras. The main focus of the April 17th webinar was on initiating body-worn cameras or in-car videos as key tech strategies […]
May brings a myriad of special dates, from graduations to celebrations like Mother’s Day, Armed Forces Day, and Memorial Day. May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that mental illness is experienced by one in every five U.S. adults every year. In addition, NAMI states that “the […]
Merci. Danke. Takk. Arigato. Gracias. Asante. Grazie. In any language and at any time, it’s a good day to share a thank you to your community’s protectors. From the urban metropolis to the sprawling suburbs, college towns, destination locations, and rural communities, now is the perfect time to show your gratitude to the professionals who […]
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 […]
