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Data Rich but Information Poor? Not Anymore

Data has been referred to as the “new oil” by publications as notable as The New York Times, The Economist, and WIRED. Data has been one of the foundational elements of considerable economic growt...

Technology

2023 IACP Technology Conference Recap

The 2023 IACP Technology Conference was a huge success, bringing together more than 1,000 attendees from all over the world to discuss emerging technologies in law enforcement. The annual event took p...

The Brief

The Brief: Technical Assistance for Mass Demonstrations

When preparing for and responding to mass demonstration events, law enforcement can be tasked with many responsibilities. Police executives may have to juggle responding to media, updating city or sta...

Research & Evidence-Based Policing

A Turning Point in Policing Methods

Modern-day policing faces myriad challenges aside from the duties of the job itself. In the past decade, law enforcement has become the spotlight of many politically charged conversations by community...

Technology

IACP 2023 Technology Conference Preview

The 2023 IACP Technology Conference will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, May 22–24. This event is dedicated to bringing together leading policing practitioners to explore the latest technology inno...

Exposition

Exposition: March 2023

Stay up to date on new products and advances in technology to ensure your officers are equipped with the tools they need....

Technology

New Innovations Build on Tradition

The Massachusetts State Police (MSP) traces its roots back to 1865, making it one the oldest and most historic law enforcement agencies in the United States. It is an agency steeped in pride and tradi...

Perspectives

Perspectives: February 2023

Traditional firearms training focuses on shoot/don’t-shoot judgment and marksmanship. In Springfield, Massachusetts, firearms training uses life-like scenario-based phases that keep the trainees una...