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 […]
Law Enforcement Software
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 […]
The number of records involved in government data breaches continues to climb. According to a recent report by Comparitech, the average number of government records affected per branch increased from 17,400 in 2019 to 42,097 in 2020. In 2022, this number exceeded 71,000. No law enforcement agency or police department is immune to the effects […]
Law enforcement agencies across the country are struggling to expand or maintain their operations due to a lack of funding. While local police departments receive funding through a variety of revenue streams, such as public funds, fines and fees, private donations, and forfeitures, many departments continue to feel the limits of their operational budgets. Fortunately, […]
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 […]
The software development industry continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. Over the last few years, the software sector has seen many changes and updates, ranging from the use of open-source software to the move to outsourcing models. The upcoming months are expected to bring new trends and innovations to the industry that will help […]
Many people use voice assistants such as Alexa and Siri on a daily basis. With a simple voice command, this intelligent software can read the news, play music, control electronic devices and carry out many other tasks. While some aspects of voice recognition technology have already been introduced to the law enforcement industry, this technology […]
February is Black History Month, a celebration of the history and achievements of African Americans. Shining a light on Black history is important to better understand our progress and struggles as a nation, as well as to grow stronger and achieve aspirations. During Black History Month, many police departments take time to remember the inspirational […]
Law enforcement has become a major target for cybercriminals in recent years. According to TechRepublic, there are roughly 18,000 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in the United States. These agencies are responsible for receiving, sending and storing large amounts of sensitive data that cybercriminals could potentially sell or hold for ransom. While modern […]