In an increasingly digital world, law enforcement agencies have had to adapt decades-old techniques to police both the physical and cyber world. This means understanding how criminals use technology and…
Learn MoreDoes adverting a school attack ensure that the threat of violence has been mitigated? This case study analyzes an averted school attack at a Michigan high school and an act…
Learn MoreThis white paper highlights many of the resources available to law enforcement partners, including training and grant opportunities, to increase nationwide resilience to evolving threats.
Learn MoreThis guide for canine handlers contains cutting-edge research on the effects of temperature, humidity, and “warm-up periods” on the detection capabilities of working canines.
Learn MoreThe National Policing Institute, with support from Arnold Ventures, conducted a study to understand how small and rural law enforcement agencies respond to calls involving people who are in crisis.…
Learn MoreThroughout 2021, the National Policing Institute, formerly known as the National Policing Institute, engaged with communities and policing organizations throughout the country to support and enhance local collaboration and further…
Learn MoreThis report examines the extent to which federal agencies developed policies, procedures, and training on the use of less-lethal force during demonstrations; reported their use of such force during deployments…
Learn MoreLaw enforcement is a unique occupation whose members have unique needs. It can be difficult to find mental health and wellness practitioners who clearly understand the nature of the law…
Learn MoreFollowing years of visceral outcry for police reform, President Barack Obama launched The President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing (“the Task Force”), which submitted its final report in May…
Learn MoreFederal agencies that employ law enforcement officers use facial recognition technology to assist criminal investigations, among other activities. For example, the technology can help identify an unknown individual in a…
Learn MoreThe ability of tech-savvy criminal organizations to test the system and adopt new technologies is pressuring law enforcement agencies to respond with speed, using systems that scale. However, law enforcement…
Learn MoreSegmented data stored in disparate systems prevents proactive incident response and effective law enforcement by U.S. federal law enforcement agencies. Red Hat’s open data platform provides the flexibility and cross-agency…
Learn MoreExpectations of federal law enforcement keep rising even as resources and funding shrink. In order to address this need, agencies collect and store vast quantities of data to support investigations,…
Learn MoreFederal government law enforcement agencies need to protect sensitive data such as criminal records and investigations, biometrics, tax filings, security camera footage, and personnel records. Exposure of sensitive information can…
Learn MoreAs part of its homeland security mission, DHS is responsible for investigating human trafficking crimes, arresting traffickers, and protecting victims, as well as enforcing victim protection laws to combat human…
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