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Enhancing Public Safety Through Technology Adoption

Police agencies around the globe are increasingly deploying advanced technologies like automated license plate readers (ALPR) and drones to apprehend criminal suspects with unprecedented speed. In Apr...

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Tech Talk: Protecting Essential Operations

Today’s police agency has many digital systems to support its operations, and cybersecurity attacks can cripple these operational systems, taking away vital tools from officers. One example is the d...

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Tech Talk: The Value of Communication and Trust

In September 2024, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) released data reflecting the longest police response times in decades on record. According to the police union, the NYPD’s response dela...

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IACP 2025 Technology Conference Recap

This year, the IACP welcomed attendees from across the globe to the 2025 Technology Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 5–7. The event brought together more than 1,000 attendees from aroun...

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The Rise of High-Tech Policing

Experts predict that humans will soon interact seamlessly with various forms of artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily lives, much like humans interact with each other today.1 This exciting devel...

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Tech Talk: Improving Public Safety Through Technology

The growth of technology in public safety is transforming how many agencies serve their communities. Three key factors are coming together to shape the future of policing: (1) the wide use of sensors ...

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Tech Talk: Five Key Things to Know About Using AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming procedures and activities across numerous industries, including policing. Various algorithmic processes power AI systems, including machine learning, natur...