When it comes to Cybersecurity, the latest plague for all organizations—including emergency 911 response—has been ransomware. Just how bad a problem exists depends on the source and the time period, with statistics ranging from a rise of 600% in cybercrime during the pandemic, to a… Read More
Every profession has its essential tools. For an increasing number of law enforcement agencies, body-worn cameras are now included among their everyday equipment. As we’ve mentioned, body cameras can serve as a crucial support for front-line staff like retail workers and medical personnel. What role… Read More
Local government agencies may want to reevaluate their current surveillance technology In August 2018, President Donald Trump signed into law House Resolution 5515, barring U.S. Federal agencies from purchasing surveillance equipment manufactured by Dahua, Hikvision and Hytera Communications Corporation – several of the world’s largest… Read More
The underlying irony of modern communication technology is that it often fails when it’s needed most: during disasters. Cellular networks are crucial to everyday life, especially given how reliant most of us are on internet connectivity. Meanwhile, data’s contribution to first responders is irrefutable; command-and-control… Read More
Law enforcement is a challenge by its very nature. The work, often dangerous and unpredictable, demands constant physical and mental acuity. In theory, the innate occupational hazards would be offset by optimal operating conditions, but that’s not always the case. According to the results of… Read More
