Tag: Policing
September 16, 2022

How Speed Awareness Products Can Help with Officer Shortages Across the Nation 

In New York City, there is a dearth of police officers on the payroll. Everyone is lining up for retirement funds or they are simply resigning. This does stem partly from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, after the baby boomer generation fully retires, we can expect to see this happening across a variety of industries throughout […]

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September 8, 2022

5 Ways Police Dash Cams Can Help Reduce Crime

Dash cams are fast becoming standard equipment in both police and civilian vehicles. Dash cams can help reduce crime by providing a dependable and credible eyewitness in a wide range of situations. No matter what happens, this ‘silent witness’ is always there, ready to help. Here are just five ways police dash cams help reduce […]

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August 30, 2022

The Beginner’s Guide for Effective Use of Your Handheld RADAR

RADAR (Radio Detection And Ranging) is the most common method of checking speed, with about 100,000 in use nationwide. It is the tool of choice by most traffic police officers, but how does it work? A RADAR gun works by sending a signal to a passing vehicle, and the signal bounces back and returns to […]

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August 22, 2022

Drones Provide Assistance With Accident Documentation

In recent years, technological advancements have provided a variety of tools that offer much needed help for law enforcement. Particularly at a time when police departments tend to be understaffed, these types of technologies offer ways to extend their law enforcement capabilities. While tools like RADAR and LIDAR are designed to prevent the bad driving […]

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August 15, 2022

Common Non-Speeding Causes for Traffic Deaths

​​As someone working in law enforcement, it pays to understand predictive behavior. Knowing about the top causes of traffic deaths, that are not related to speeding, is one such area to focus on. It is important to identify and predict if a driver is likely to be in a non-speeding fatal accident. Causes of Traffic […]

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April 12, 2022

Top Features to Consider When Choosing a New Dashcam for Your Officers

Back in 2016, the United States Department of Justice reported that over 69% of law enforcement agency vehicles had dash cams, or in-car video systems for law enforcement professionals, installed. At the time, dash cams were still considered somewhat of a newer tool in the police arsenal. Why Consider Dash Cams for Law Enforcement Agency […]

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January 24, 2022

Body Camera Legislation By State: All You Need To Know When Implementing a Program

The use of Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) by police in the USA is legislated on a state-by-state basis. For this reason, any department looking to implement a BWC program needs to know where it stands in relation to local laws.  For your reference, below you will find a list of states with legislation relating to […]

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December 8, 2021

What Does US Public Opinion Say About Police Spending?

Recent surveys have shown that around half of Americans say that they want more spending on police in their area. Read this article to find out the details.

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November 8, 2021

The Growing Role of Facial Recognition in Policing

Facial recognition is currently one of the main tech trends in policing. In this article, we look at how law enforcement agencies from across the world have been incorporating it into practice.

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November 3, 2021

3 Community Policing Trends of 2021

Community policing is a strategy that hinges on forming strong relationships with community members. What are the latest trends in 2021?

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