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IDEMIA STORM ABIS Case Study
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office (VSO) in Florida has set a new standard in law enforcement efficiency by adopting IDEMIA STORM ABIS, the nation’s first cloud-native biometric identification system. With cutting-edge…
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Drugs of Abuse: A DEA Resource Guide – 2024 Edition
The 2024 Drugs of Abuse: A DEA Resource Guide is a comprehensive reference detailing the most commonly misused substances in the U.S. It dives into the legal classifications of drugs,…
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Biometric Technology Report
Biometric technology is reshaping law enforcement, offering powerful tools to enhance public safety while raising critical discussions on privacy, civil rights, and accountability. The latest federal report highlights how biometrics…
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De-Escalation Action Guide
De-escalating tense situations can be the key to maintaining safety in public spaces and workplaces. Recognizing early warning signs of aggression and using empathetic communication can help diffuse potential conflicts.…
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2024 Human Trafficking Data Collection Activities
Human trafficking remains a grave issue, with rising numbers of individuals prosecuted and convicted in recent years. Federal and state agencies continue to refine data collection to better understand and…
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Examining the Cross-Border Fentanyl and...
The complex network behind Javier Algredo Vazquez’s operations highlights a sophisticated approach to importing over five million kilograms of chemicals into Mexico, enough to manufacture billions of drug doses. Investigations…
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A Framework for Balancing Prosecution, Prevention,...
Holding human traffickers accountable is an essential component of the Palermo Protocol’s “3P” paradigm of prosecuting traffickers, protecting victims, and preventing the crime. Prosecutions make powerful statements that human trafficking…
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A New Measure of Prevalence for the National Crime...
Individuals age 12 or older participate in the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), providing an array of information related to their experiences of crime. This large-scale annual survey, administered by…
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Facial Recognition Technology: Federal Law...
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) testified about their prior work on federal law enforcement's use of facial recognition technology. In 2023, they reviewed 7 agencies in the Departments of Homeland…
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Three Key Technology Advancements Enabling Law...
Much like every other aspect of our lives, law enforcement is now a digitally driven activity. Every crime has digital evidence, whether it’s a suspect’s cell phone, a witness’s cell…
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Law Enforcement and Technology: The “Lawful...
Technological advances present both opportunities and challenges for U.S. law enforcement. For example, some developments have increased the quantity and availability of digital content and information for investigators and analysts.…
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Federal Support for Law Enforcement: Selected...
Congress has authorized a range of grant programs that support state, local, and tribal law enforcement. This report provides information on selected Department of Justice grants administered by the Office…
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Enabling Data for Modern Law Enforcement: Better...
In the digital era, law enforcement and public safety agencies have access to volumes of valuable data: information on operations, locations and trends derived from service calls, patrol reports and…
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Law Enforcement and Technology: Use of Unmanned...
There is no specific legislative framework that governs federal law enforcement use of drones. Generally, federal law does not direct or prohibit specific tools and technologies—such as UAS—used by federal…
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