matrixsuperadmin, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Product Feature: Mobile Computers

Mobile computers can be much more these days than simply a screen on the squad car dashboard. In an era of downsizing, mobile computing tools help law enforcement and public safety officers, their man...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Reduce Suspended Drivers and Increase Officers’ Proactive Time

Research estimates that as many as 75 percent of suspended and revoked drivers continue to drive.1 What if I told you we could reduce the number of suspended drivers on our roads by approximately 40 p...

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: What Do We Get out of Homicide Reviews?

Terrorism

Terrorism and the Technology Gap

The Boston Marathon bombing, subsequent manhunt, and current investigation are unprecedented—due not only to the nature of the attack but because of how much information has been available to law en...

Technology

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: All the Boxes Checked, but Challenges Remain

A recent article in Police Chief magazine outlined factors to consider when purchasing technology. Is it cost effective? Is it training intensive? Will it require service and maintenance? What is the ...

Terrorism

Violent Domestic Extremism and the Role of Social Media within Law Enforcement

In today’s world, it is nearly impossible to avoid the constant presence of social media and society’s obsession with it. It is all around us. Smartphones, computers, and tablets provide an indivi...

Education & Training

A Paradigm Shift for First Responders: Preparing the Emergency Response Community for Hybrid Targeted Violence

A shooting on the street A fire at a residence An emergency medical technician treating a wounded civilian Taken separately, each of these incidents hardly gathers national attention. They ar...

President's Message

President’s Message: Boston and the Importance of Officer Safety

As president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police I want to express my deep sadness over the tragic events in Boston, their devastating impact on innocent victims, the attack on Massac...