In part one of this post, we looked at some of the core challenges that arise when disparate systems are used for communication between call takers, dispatchers, first-response units and in some instances, intelligence analysts. We concluded that a set of well-integrated systems provided by… Read More
Americans make 240 million 9-1-1 calls each year, which equates to 650,000 per day. The volume alone is staggering, but it’s augmented by the fact that most of those calls are now made via mobile. According to the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), wireless devices account… 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
In part one of this post, we looked at why “free” is a refrain that rings hollow in some cases, especially when a manufacturer and service provider get more out of the arrangement than the prospective client. In this post, we take a look at… Read More
For several years now, body-worn police cameras have dominated discussions about digital evidence. Those in favor believe these cameras provide solid visual confirmation of criminal activity while protecting officers against false claims from defendants, and vice versa. Naysayers argue that body cameras lead to “nitpicking” of an… Read More
