Community and Privacy: The Role of Police Technology Providers By: Milton Howard February 14, 2022 Tags: community engagement community safety gunshot detection Many of our individual activities leave behind a digital trail. Cell phone activities. Credit cards. Social media engagement. Website clicks....
What is ShotSpotter’s Precision Policing Platform? By: Phil Dailly February 07, 2022 Tags: case management gunshot detection investigative solutions patrol management precision policing To understand how a precision policing platform helps law enforcement prevent crime and enhance community trust, let’s first address the...
The Importance of Evidence-Based Policing By: Wendy Ethridge January 28, 2022 Tags: gunshot detection patrol management precision policing To overcome these challenges, many law enforcement agencies are evolving to become more data-driven and proactive, while focusing on improving...
Building a Criminal Investigation for Effective Prosecution By: Michael Cunningham January 25, 2022 Tags: case management investigative solutions precision policing When it comes to building a criminal investigation for effective prosecution, ultimately solving crimes and upholding public safety, both investigators...
Why We Need Gun Violence Trauma Intervention By: Gerard Tate December 22, 2021 Tags: community engagement community safety trauma intervention Recent research from Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia highlighted a troubling truth: Exposure to gun violence trauma is...
ShotSpotter’s Important Role in Improving Public Safety December 16, 2021 Tags: community safety gunshot detection precision policing Twelve major cities set homicide records this year. And yet more than 80% of gunshots are not reported to 911,...
Four Steps to Improving the Relationship Between Police and Community By: Gerard Tate December 15, 2021 Tags: community engagement community safety precision policing The relationship between police and community centers around a complex and deeply rooted social contract that will take concentrated effort...
Police-Community Relations: A Historical Overview By: Gerard Tate December 10, 2021 Tags: community engagement community safety precision policing One of the most critical initiatives for law enforcement today is improving police-community relations. High levels of urban violence—and resulting...
Calling all leaders: Crime Gun Intelligence Strategies – now! By: Carlos Canino December 10, 2021 Tags: crime gun intelligence gunshot detection precision policing In terms of seeking justice for the victims, resolution for their loved ones and peace for their neighbors, there are...
ShotSpotter Ideal Tool to Bolster Police-Community Engagement By: Alfred Lewers Jr. November 12, 2021 Tags: community engagement community safety gunshot detection Police-community engagement is now recognized as an important part of every law enforcement agency’s mission to better connect and collaborate...
How to Improve Investigation Clearance Rates with Federal Funding September 07, 2021 Tags: case management funding investigative solutions Naturally, improving clearance rates is a top priority for every law enforcement agency. Not only does it get serial offenders...
How to Maximize Agency Resources with Federal Funding By: Wendy Ethridge August 31, 2021 Tags: funding patrol management precision policing In a recent PERF survey, 48% of police agencies reported budget and staffing shortages. Resource constraints have forced many agencies...