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2020 IACP Technology Conference Preview

The 2020 IACP Technology Conference will be held May 12–14, at the Oregon Convention Center in downtown Portland, Oregon. The IACP Technology Conference is a professional law enforcement event dedic...

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: Three-City Evaluation of Gunshot Detection Technology

Gunshot detection technology (GDT) is a tool used by law enforcement agencies to measure, respond to, and investigate firearm shootings. Since its design, the technology has been rapidly adopted by th...

Perspectives

Perspectives: Embracing New Technology and Innovation

How does the willingness of police leaders to embrace new technology and innovation influence the profession? Brandon Epstein, Detective, Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, New Jersey Many po...

Technology

Adding UAS to the Investigative Toolbox

The use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by law enforcement agencies has evolved from a novelty to cutting-edge technology and may very well become a standard equipment expectation in the near future....

Crime & Violence

Crime Prevention Through Targeted Arrest Strategies

Many law enforcement officers have retreated from any proactive policing for various reasons, including, notably, self-preservation. Law enforcement has been under attack from many quarters. Some crit...

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: Laser Doppler Vibrometer with Artificial Intelligence: A Valuable Tool in the Fight Against Crime and Terrorism

The laser Doppler vibrometer (LDV) is a promising tool for lawful police surveillance. This instrument can detect minute vibrations (~5 nanometers) in objects from as far away as 300 meters. In partic...

Community-Police Engagement

Next-Gen Citizen’s Police Academies

One only has to glance at professional publications, websites, conference topics, and recent initiatives to appreciate that effective, positive community interaction is a flagship issue for law...