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Mental Health
A person stands alone in the middle of a dimly lit street at night. The scene is illuminated by several streetlights, casting an orange glow through the fog. The person is silhouetted against the light, making it difficult to discern any facial features or specific details about their appearance. Trees and buildings line both sides of the street, and a pedestrian crossing is visible beneath the person's feet. The atmosphere appears eerie and quiet, with no other people or vehicles in sight.
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The Science, Honor, and Dignity of Stories

There is a saying that “stories are science,” and this notion holds particular significance when conducting psychological autopsies to investigate police officer suicides among active and retired ...
Technology
A law enforcement officer is seated in the driver's seat of a patrol vehicle. The officer is holding a smartphone to the ear with the screen visible, showing an active call interface. The interior of the vehicle includes standard equipment such as a radio microphone attached to the shoulder and part of the dashboard and steering wheel are visible. Outside the vehicle, there is a blurred view of buildings and greenery, indicating an urban environment.
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The Connected Officer

In a world of connected and mobile devices where the possession of a smart device is becoming the norm, not the exception, a connected, mobile police force is the way forward. Many police agencies are...
IACP
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CJIS Security Policy Modernization

Chiefs, sheriffs, or other law enforcement executives responsible for an agency’s access to the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division’s systems and information and control of r...
Technology
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All the Buzz About Drones as First Responders

Drones are changing police operations, as demonstrated by an international trend in police agencies adopting and deploying drone technology.1 Drones are taking center stage in the public safety adopti...
Technology
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Balancing Innovation with Responsibility

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance community outreach in policing. The transformative potential of AI in policing encompasses its ability to revolutionize commu...
Technology
Futuristic car cockpit. Autonomous car. Driverless vehicle. HUD(Head up display). GUI(Graphical User Interface). IoT(Internet of Things).
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AI on Patrol

It’s a nice day in the neighborhood—a resident taking a walk might hear dogs barking, birds chirping, and a new guardian quietly patrolling the streets. Meet the AI police vehicle. It is a technol...
Traffic Safety
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France’s Step-by-Step Road Safety Policy

France has a population of 65.9 million inhabitants, living in very different populated areas: more than 10 million are living in highly dense urban areas, whereas many others are living in very rural...
Traffic Safety
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IACP Answers the Road Safety Call

Road traffic crashes resulting in fatalities and injury are an everyday reality for policing professionals around the world, whether attempting prevention or dealing with what can be a devastating out...
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