Ramesh Nyberg Standing Tall(er) While the rest of the world seems to be losing their sense of decency and decorum – even competence – there’s one aspect of our society which is actually getting better. What might that be? It’s us…the police. Allow me to explain. At the risk of sounding like an old grouch, I submit to you, reader, that in almost every area of society, we are seeing decline. I’m not talking about your favorite stocks or the…
A new study found that many widely assumed indicators of trafficking in online escort ads are likely not reliable – but some are. The research builds on our knowledge about how traffickers construct and use advertising when trafficking victims and helps differentiate between those for consensual sex work. In addition to key findings, researchers developed a practice guide to help law enforcement and other practitioners uncover more victims; build trafficking cases; and train investigators, prosecutors, judges, and victim service…
Published by the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), this guide is designed to offer law enforcement agencies proactive ways to build trust and legitimacy through intentional law enforcement–community dialogue and identifies ideas and actions law enforcement might take reactively to draw on that accrued trust and rebuild relationships in the immediate aftermath of a critical law enforcement action. Leveraging social science research and case studies of existing law enforcement–community dialogue processes, this guide offers four considerations for the immediate…
Funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and released by the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program, the Safer Schools Training and Technical Assistance Clearinghouse for Law Enforcement provides a one-stop shop for law enforcement and school safety professionals to access relevant training and technical assistance. The clearinghouse also features a comprehensive resource library which hosts publications, Web sites, trainings, Webinars, videos, and podcasts aimed at addressing specific aspects related to enhancing school resource officer programs, school…
Published by the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP), this publication provides details about training content surrounding overdose response for officers; how agencies obtain their naloxone; and respondents’ beliefs on whether administering naloxone and other programs aimed at reducing opioid use in the community is a responsibility of law enforcement agencies. This data was formulated based on the 2020 Law Enforcement Overdose Response Survey fielded by RTI International to a nationally representative sample of law enforcement agencies, including…
Carl Mazzanti Image courtesy of Easy-Peasy.AI Cybercriminals are getting smarter and their use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making their tactics more sophisticated and complex. Bad actors are leveraging AI technologies to develop innovative tactics, techniques and procedures which pose significant challenges for cybersecurity professionals and organizations worldwide. However, law enforcement and other security organizations can create the opportunity to work together with cybersecurity professionals to stop attacks. This collaboration can help reduce the impact of attacks on operations and…
Teledyne FLIR Defense, developer of leading advanced airborne imaging systems, is playing a pivotal role in transforming the narrative of the highly anticipated television series, “CHOPPER COPS.” Teledyne FLIR’s cutting-edge thermal technology has enabled a breathtaking perspective on the exploits of the Marion County (FL) Sheriff’s Department’s elite aviation unit. The show premiered on Paramount+ on June 18th and features ten half-hour episodes showcasing the Marion County Sheriff’s Department’s state-of-the-art helicopters and highly skilled crews. Known as Air One, these…
Larry Nichols Because we are humans and not androids, it is difficult for most to hold an object out in front of us and keep it from moving around. When aiming at a target through a firearm’s sighting system, the front sight post, red dot, or crosshairs in the scope tend to move unevenly across the aiming point on the target. This is referred to as “the natural wobble area” or “the wobble zone” and it cannot be completely stopped…
Researchers try a new way to maximize DNA in low yield situations and reduce costs. Sometimes, forensic labs can find ample DNA in the evidence collected at a crime scene. Other times, investigators are not as fortunate. Evidence samples with low amounts of DNA may not yield a profile which investigators can use to match or exclude potential suspects. Researchers have a potential solution: direct Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). This DNA amplification method allows scientists to add a swab or…
P&SN Staff In the field of ballistic protection, incremental improvements occur regularly. Over the past year, the ballistic protection community has provided improvements, enhancements and design upgrades which have advanced the effectiveness of ballistic armor. To follow are some of these new upgrades within the ballistic protection industry. AARDVARK Tactical AARDVARK Tactical’s PROJECT7 recently announced a number of changes to their product offerings for the fall of 2024 including redesigns to their major platforms and a new scalable K9 armor…