Law Enforcement

Sensor technology mounted on security dogs has been enhancing India’s fight against terrorism. India’s Elite counter-terror force National Security Guard (NSG) has procured head-mounted...

Subway systems are complex with many moving parts and miles of tunnels. A new project focuses on cleaning up a subway system after the...

Are the laws regarding unmanned aircraft systems unsuitable for the current circumstances? US Federal agencies have asked Congress to change laws that prevent law enforcement...

Facial recognition technologies are not new. However, what about identifying the actual identity of people under disguise? Researchers from the University of Cambridge are...

While the UK government is increasing its anti-terror budget, the resources allocated to the police to thwart terrorist plots are being cut. This policy...

Firefighters might one day be able to go further into hazardous situations and exit safely thanks to augmented reality glasses in development at BAE...

With access to more personal data than ever before, police have the power to solve crimes more quickly, but in practice, the influx of...

One of the risks evolving during police operations is that when an officer is injured, the period of time until help arrives might be...

Body cameras have their advantages in the safe city setting, but their contribution to security sometimes raises privacy dilemmas. Jersey City police are giving...

New York City has been employing facial recognition technology extensively. The technology has helped lead to the arrest of more than 4,000 people involved...

The leading conference, exhibition and airshow in the unmanned systems and robotics field - AUS&R 2017 - was opened today with a record number...

The U.S. is tightening its bonds with Costa Rica. The Department of State has donated six virtual shooting ranges to the Costa Rican Ministry...

Following large fires, hurricanes or earthquakes, first responder teams in disaster areas sometimes have to refrain from entering unstable structures, due to the danger...

Balancing line speed and security at the airport is essential to ensuring safe, reliable travel. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology...

Apple's new operating system will come with an option to lock your iPhone's fingerprint scanner and bring up a hotline to the police. The...

One of the risks evolving during police operations is that when an officer is injured, the period of time until help arrives might be...

A new technology will help police officers be at the touch of their cell phones to supply them better response at scenes of terrorism...

There has been a growing demand for the documentation of police officer encounters with suspects and the public at large. A West Metro company...

In an attempt to lower the crime and murder rates, police officers in Chicago have arrived at a unique solution - using a computer...

Search and rescue missions are often supported by airborne capabilities. Advances in the sensor field can augment the capabilities of the teams to locate...

Police departments in the world have been experimenting the use of facial recognition technologies during events with massive crowds in an attempt to prevent...

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently released a video claiming to provide an inside look at airport security tactics - how the agency...