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Susquehanna Township Police Department: From Drive-By to Grand Jury, Uncovering Wider Criminal Activity

Susquehanna Township Police Department: From...

In a case that began with minimal leads, the Susquehanna Township Police Department used Cellebrite Premium and Guardian tools to extract and review mobile phone data within hours of a…

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Drive CJIS Compliance with Proactive Cybersecurity

Drive CJIS Compliance with Proactive Cybersecurity

A Secure Passwordless Future with the YubiKey With cyber threats growing more sophisticated, agencies handling Criminal Justice Information (CJI) are turning to phishing-resistant, passwordless solutions like YubiKey to meet CJIS…

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How Louisiana State Police Used Mark43 OnScene to Power Safer, Smarter Policing at Mardi Gras and Super Bowl LIX

How Louisiana State Police Used Mark43 OnScene to...

To manage massive events like Mardi Gras and Super Bowl LIX, the Louisiana State Police deployed Mark43 OnScene—a mobile app designed to enhance real-time coordination, officer safety, and situational awareness.…

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Rebuilding San Francisco

Rebuilding San Francisco

Facing a staffing crisis and rising crime, the San Francisco Police Department turned to technology to rebuild both capacity and public trust. With mobile surveillance units, ALPRs, drones, and a…

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Latent Print Search Accuracy Against Rolled, Plain, and Contactless Known Prints

Latent Print Search Accuracy Against Rolled,...

Law enforcement agencies collect ten rolled and ten flat fingerprint impressions from all arrested individuals. However, some agencies are now allowing background check applicants or other non-arrest purposes to submit…

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Executive Order 14288: Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement To Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens

Executive Order 14288: Strengthening and...

This executive order aims to reinforce state and local law enforcement by enhancing legal protections, increasing funding, and reversing restrictions that hinder police operations. It calls for the provision of…

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Combating Sexual Misconduct

Combating Sexual Misconduct

The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice continues to lead efforts against sexual misconduct, addressing abuses in housing, education, employment, and the criminal justice system. In FY 2024…

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DHS Biometric Data Sharing with State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement

DHS Biometric Data Sharing with State, Local,...

DHS’s Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) is expanding access to its massive biometric database, IDENT, which houses over 325 million identities. State, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law enforcement…

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Promising Prevention Practice: Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management

Promising Prevention Practice: Behavioral Threat...

Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) is a structured, community-based strategy for identifying and addressing early warning signs of potential violence. Led by the DHS Center for Prevention Programs and…

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Drug Control: DOD and National Guard Align Counterdrug Policies and Guidance with Federal Laws

Drug Control: DOD and National Guard Align...

Amid rising drug-related threats, the Department of Defense and National Guard have aligned their counterdrug policies with federal laws to support more effective interdiction and prevention. The report highlights how…

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Unmasking the Fentanyl Trade in Illicit Online Marketplaces

Unmasking the Fentanyl Trade in Illicit Online...

The fentanyl crisis continues to escalate, driven by a complex web of illicit networks operating across borders and platforms. This whitepaper sheds light on how open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools are…

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Public Safety Considerations for Automated Driving System (ADS) Deployment

Public Safety Considerations for Automated Driving...

As automated driving systems (ADS) become more common, the ways law enforcement and first responders interact with vehicles are evolving fast. From traffic stops to emergency response, the report highlights…

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The 2025 Crypto Crime Report

The 2025 Crypto Crime Report

Crypto-related crime evolved significantly in 2024, becoming more diverse and professionalized. While ransomware payments decreased due to improved law enforcement and victim resilience, scams like pig butchering surged—fueled by AI…

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Federal Justice Statistics, 2023

Federal Justice Statistics, 2023

In 2023, federal arrests dipped slightly, with immigration, drug, and supervision violations making up the bulk of cases. Methamphetamine and fentanyl topped DEA drug arrests, while immigration offenses accounted for…

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Privacy Impact Assessment for the Intelligence Reporting System-Next Generation

Privacy Impact Assessment for the Intelligence...

The Intelligence Reporting System – Next Generation enhances the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to collect, analyze, and disseminate intelligence data critical to national security. Built on the Automated Targeting…

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