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New Illinois Legislation to Include Law Enforcement Technology in the Form of Body Cameras

By | Law Enforcement & First Responders, Public Service

A new police reform bill has recently been signed into law by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. House Bill 3653 includes criminal justice and police reforms in an effort to increase accountability and transparency in law enforcement in the State of Illinois. As laws evolve regarding the use of law enforcement technology, industry leaders like Panasonic are creating easy-to-use solutions for public safety organizations.

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Public Safety Technology—Protection for the Public Sector and First Responders

Public Safety Technology—Protection for the Public Sector and First Responders

By | Law Enforcement & First Responders, Public Safety

At the highest level, public safety involves protection of citizens from disasters, crimes, and other dangers or threats. In the U.S., this task falls to government agencies at federal, state, and local levels. Here’s a quick dive into new technologies that are effective in both protecting citizens and helping public service officers stay safe in the line of duty.

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Can Facial Recognition Technology Enhance Public Safety?

Can Facial Recognition Technology Enhance Public Safety?

By | Law Enforcement & First Responders, Public Safety, Public Service, Security & Surveillance

Facial recognition technology is a highly controversial topic that’s sweeping through the United States, sparking debate about its place (or lack thereof) in the modern environment. Already implemented elsewhere around the world, the US has seen only relatively minimal adoption of the technology in a few isolated scenarios. However, in…

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The Importance of Body Cameras for Police Officers

The Importance of Body Cameras for Police Officers

By | Government & Public Sector, Law Enforcement & First Responders, Public Service, Security & Surveillance

Whether or not the police should wear body cameras is a perennial topic that surfaces alongside almost every police-civilian encounter that makes it onto the news. The public is overwhelmingly in favor of their required use, believing them effective in curbing officer misbehavior. A study by the Cato Institute found…

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What You Need to Know About Police Body Camera Options

Why We Should Talk About Body Cameras for Police Officers

By | Government & Public Sector, Law Enforcement & First Responders, Public Service, Security & Surveillance

It’s been several years since police body cameras started seeing widespread usage. Now, it’s time to look at the data to see what we know so far about how agencies are using these devices and whether they are providing the benefits we were expecting. What Does Police Body Camera Footage…

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