Preventing Lone Wolf Shootings with AI-Powered Investigation Tools
Among the many criminal threats that face the world of the 21st century, mass shootings may be among the most concerning. These attacks are swift and unpredictable, most often targeting the most vulnerable of populations in schools, shopping centers, and entertainment venues. Unlike the activities of established terrorist organizations, lone wolf attacks usually involve an […]
Detecting and Preventing Human Traffickers at Major Events
Major venues around the world are seeing record attendance for all kinds of events, including sports and concerts. This may be due in large part to a combination of factors, including the decline of COVID cases, the increase in popularity of events due to social media and other communications technologies, and the increased grandeur of […]
Thwarting Terrorism Through Stronger Public-Private Alliances
Social media platforms have been used by terrorist organizations for years. Just as social media enables businesses, charities, and individuals to spread their messages widely, efficiently, and inexpensively, these platforms are used by extremist groups, terrorists, and criminal organizations to communicate with collaborators and with the public. A wide range of violent groups have utilized […]
How Artificial Intelligence is Advancing Criminal Gang Investigations
Criminal gangs pose a significant threat to public safety on a global scale, engaging in a wide range of illicit activities including narcotics trafficking, homicide, human trafficking, internet crimes against children (ICAC), terrorism, and more. As these criminal organizations increasingly harness the power of digital technology to coordinate and execute their activities, law enforcement agencies […]
Combatting Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) With New Investigation Tools
While there are many perspectives on the topic of crime, one opinion tends to be consistent around the world — the victimization of children is especially heinous. Thousands of trained professionals have dedicated their lives to combating crimes against children, but the task becomes more complex and challenging over time. Unfortunately, the same technologies that […]
Police Chief Strategies: Using Technology to Address Staffing & Image Challenges
A good police officer is irreplaceable. No technology will ever be able to substitute for the skills, bravery, good judgment, and humanity of a well-trained law enforcement professional. However, various circumstances have placed agencies and departments all over the U.S. in a position where they don’t have enough officers and resources to meet the needs […]
Enhancing Firearms Investigations with the Latest Analytical Tools
Of all the inventions in human history, firearms may be the most controversial. Opinions about firearms vary widely around the world, and laws and regulations about guns differ by country, state / territory, and local jurisdictions. These weapons are nearly impossible to get in some places, and readily available in nearby regions. This difference in […]
New Tools for Anticipating and Preventing Cyber Attacks
How investigators are using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to shut down cyber gangs For some people, the phrase “cyber gang” might sound like a horde of half-robot, half-humans rampaging through the streets. Fortunately, the phenomenon is far less dramatic, but still potentially harmful. By the most general definition, a cyber gang is a group […]
The New Era of Homicide Investigations
How new digital solutions are a force multiplier for law enforcement investigators Popular culture is filled with depictions of homicide investigations, from true crime documentaries to outlandish fictional stories about deranged psychopaths and criminal masterminds. Perhaps the only thing that these various media depictions tend to get right most of the time is the seriousness […]
Social Media Warrant Return Reader Technology: Saving Time & Enhancing Evidence Collection
Analyzing Social Media Warrant Returns Virtually everyone in the industrialized world uses some kind of social media for some purpose. This includes criminals. While it may be hard for the average person to imagine, it’s extremely common for criminals of all types to leave crucial evidence behind through their social media use. This might include […]
Modernizing Public Safety: How Emerging Technologies Are Bolstering National Security and Law Enforcement
Public safety is the top priority of most governments globally. National governments have historically embraced advances in technology to support public safety in a variety of ways, from electric lights used for safe streets to modernizing public health and law enforcement with emergency services. This pattern is continuing in the digital age, with technologies such […]
Artificial Intelligence and Investigations of Illegal 3D Printed Weapons
In many ways, firearms created with 3D printers are the perfect weapons for criminals, especially if they reside in countries with strict gun laws. These 3D printed guns have no registration, no serial numbers, and no documentation in the traditional sense. Since they are created one small layer of filament at a time, in the […]
