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 […]

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 […]

Police departments and other law enforcement agencies across the country depend on national crime information systems to gain access to the most up-to-date information. These systems are made up of criminal records databases that enable criminal justice agencies to search for information regarding wanted persons, stolen property and various other police matters. The FBI Criminal […]

Today, women are considered integral members of law enforcement in agencies and departments across the U.S. and globally. However, this was not always the case; in centuries past, law enforcement mostly consisted of men. Although the occasional woman strived to enter law enforcement, they were often segregated into gendered roles, such as clerical or social […]

Cybercrimes can have devastating consequences for any business, especially law enforcement departments that are ill-prepared. According to a survey of 1,122 small business owners and managers, 42 percent experienced a cyberattack in the last year and 69 percent are concerned about cyberattacks in the next year. Today, more than ever before, law enforcement relies on […]

Leadership plays a critical role in the law enforcement industry. Great leaders possess the skills, knowledge and ability to inspire those around them. They demonstrate authority in high-pressure situations and exhibit a positive attitude to foster a productive work environment where all team members can be open, honest and motivated. Becoming a law enforcement leader […]

When it comes to software deployment, law enforcement agencies now have two main options: on-premise software and cloud computing. Over the past decade, countless agencies have made the move from on-premise solutions to cloud delivery models. In fact, cloud services grew 18.4 percent in 2021 to a total of $304.9 billion, up from $257.5 billion, […]

In the world of cloud computing, there are several buzzwords that are important to know. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and hosted software are two of the most common. The main difference between them is that SaaS is a service that is paid for via a subscription model and hosted software is a product that is purchased and […]