Contemplating a career in law enforcement? A career in law enforcement can be highly rewarding, enabling individuals to make an impact in their communities, earn a great salary and potentially save lives. There is also ample room for career advancement and jobs in this sector are available in nearly every city across the country. Before […]
Following on from our latest article, where we dove into the police shortage crisis in the USA, a recent news report by the San Francisco Chronicle details an additional $25 million is required to fund police overtime. Proposed by the mayor of San Francisco, London Breed, this request comes amidst alarm by residents for their […]
Each year in the United States, an estimated 460,000 children are reported missing, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fortunately, 99.8 percent of these missing children come home alive and well. Spreading awareness about child abduction is critical to reducing the number of missing child cases in the U.S. National Missing Children’s Day is […]
Law enforcement careers in the United States can be highly rewarding. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 68,500 openings for police officers and detectives are projected each year between 2021 and 2031, with a total growth of three percent over the decade. The law enforcement industry offers a wide range of opportunities […]
Traditionally, fingerprinting was performed using an ink method which involved pressing each finger pad in ink and then rolling them onto a fingerprint card. Advances in technology have allowed many organizations to forgo traditional ink fingerprinting in favor of live scan fingerprinting. Live scanning involves capturing a person’s fingerprints electronically and saving them digitally. Digital […]
Technology continues to transform the way that law enforcement agencies across the country operate. From innovative tools to fight crime to cutting-edge police software, the latest technologies have the power to identify crime patterns, streamline investigations and assist in the swift apprehension of criminals. In 2023, law enforcement organizations will continue to seek out the […]
The writing has been on the wall for some time, but the latest news articles concerning US law enforcement are not about defunding but about staff shortages that we haven’t seen for some time. National Public Radio (NPR) reports, ‘ Police didn’t get defunded, but many large departments are shrinking.’ Although incidents in 2020 may […]
Successful government and law enforcement operations rely heavily on data-sharing capabilities. Data sharing is the important process of making the same data resources available to multiple users, applications or organizations. This data can originate from various software applications an organization may use during its normal course of business, from background checks to arrest records. While […]
More than 3.6 million cases of child abuse are reported each year in the United States, according to the Child Protect Children’s Advocacy Center. Research also found that neglected and abused children are 11 times more likely to engage in criminal activities as adults. Each April, people from across the country come together to raise […]