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Category Archives: Law Enforcement

Securing vital data within law enforcement agencies

The Municipal Posted on May 21, 2018 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
Hackers are zoning in on law enforcement agencies, which are storing more data online than ever before. With ransomware, hackers can hold data hostage unless they are given an oft en sizable sum of money.

The digital age has brought about a number of advancements in law enforcement procedures: from the way information is stored to how departments communicate. But while in many instances technology has improved the capabilities of a police department, in some … Continue reading →

Posted in Law Enforcement, Public Safety

Sex trafficking: Remaining alert in rural and urban areas

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2015 by Chelsea LosAugust 2, 2023
sex trafficking rural and urban areas

There are many countries at the forefront of the sexual slavery trafficking; Thailand, Cambodia, Amsterdam are referenced numerous times in the media, yet there are over 160 countries actually affected. Each year, more than $99 billion is earned globally through … Continue reading →

Posted in Law Enforcement

Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety

The Municipal Posted on October 14, 2015 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023
New Bern, N.C., school resource officer C.R.

Targeted response and deployment: It means using the best resources and data to aid shift commanders’ decision-making process. For the New Bern, N.C., Police Department, it also presented the opportunity to couple the department’s community policing practices with reliable, evidence-based … Continue reading →

Posted in Law Enforcement | Tagged New Bern NC

Cause to pause Reading body language in difficult situations

The Municipal Posted on September 10, 2015 by Julie YoungSeptember 28, 2015

When police arrive at the scene of a call, they typically have little to go on. They may have received a report that an agitated individual has gotten increasingly out of sorts, but until they arrive on scene, there is … Continue reading →

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The tricky topic of bias

The Municipal Posted on August 10, 2015 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 13, 2015
Law enforcement leadership discuss the role of bias in policing during a conference.

The face of prejudice changes with time; the perspective and identity of both the judger and the judgee change, morphing into different identities and forms in different generations. Throughout generations and around the country, traditional racial profiling training programs have … Continue reading →

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NYPD Blue Waters

The Municipal Posted on August 7, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 5, 2015

Harbor patrols and scuba units may not be the first thing people think of when they hear “NYPD,” but Manhattan is an island. All five boroughs that make up New York City are on the water, so it has a … Continue reading →

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Police fleets get wet

The Municipal Posted on August 7, 2015 by Denise FedorowAugust 5, 2015

Whether by land or by sea — and sometimes by air — law enforcement agencies are on the job protecting the public and upholding the laws. Many cities across the U.S. also have coastal boundaries as well, and to patrol … Continue reading →

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Acceptance of body cameras gains ground

The Municipal Posted on August 6, 2015 by Andrew BussAugust 5, 2015

Over the past year, police use of body cameras has become a prominent issue nationwide. As more media coverage highlights law enforcement’s use of force incidents, more pressure is being put on administrations to adopt the technology. South Carolina recently … Continue reading →

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Law enforcement data in an instant

The Municipal Posted on August 3, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 5, 2015
New World’s CAD software sent “Be on the Lookout” alerts to 54 agencies in North Dakota and Minnesota, aiding in the arrest of a bank robber.

In a world of ever-changing technology, it’s important for law enforcement to stay one step ahead of criminals. As two recent high-profile cases illustrated, New World Systems’ AEGIS Public Safety software does just that. The following stories highlight the effectiveness … Continue reading →

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Police departments partner to fight domestic violence

The Municipal Posted on July 14, 2015 by Denise FedorowJuly 13, 2015
Members of the Alexandria, Va., Police Department

It may still be a few months away, but now is the time to start planning for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October and how your department can get involved to help raise awareness. Thankfully, a lot has changed since … Continue reading →

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