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.

Police biometrics is going through a rapid evolution of technology development, led by organizations such as the FBI who are making useful systems available to local law enforcement agencies.

Police dog units function around the relationship that the officer has with their K9 partners. Even the smartest canine is only as good as its handler, who can sometimes be limited by human capabilities.

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.

Car crash prediction software, reward programs for local residents and traffic Robocops are creating more interesting ways to reduce the danger of the 50,000 traffic stops made each day by law enforcement officers…

Car chases are one of the most dangerous police operations. In 2018, 6 of the 106 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty died during high-speed pursuits, according to the FBI.

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.

From the merely inconvenient frustrations such as foot traffic congestion to the threat of terrorist attacks, crowds have the potential to cause or attract problems…

Distracted driving is not a new concept; drivers have been eating, grooming, changing CDs and chatting away while driving for decades…

As of May 2018, at least 599 law enforcement agencies had purchased drones, according to research by the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College, Let’s take a look at some specific examples.