The array of new technologies available for public safety officers and agencies is growing rapidly. While the emergence of smarter and easier-to-use technology is welcomed, the wide variety of new tools can leave agencies overwhelmed. It can be a challenge to determine what solutions will best help officers do their jobs while protecting themselves and others [...]
The first body-worn cameras used by law enforcement were introduced around 2005 in the United Kingdom. By 2014, they were gaining traction in the United States, helping to add a layer of both protection and accountability for officers. As their use rapidly spread, it became evident almost immediately that their benefits brought with them a new [...]
By: Bill Brennan, President, Panasonic i-PRO Panasonic Public Safety became i-PRO Public Safety in October 2019 with the core mission of improving law enforcement operations with innovative imaging, evidence management products and system solutions. The year that followed our launch was extremely challenging for families and communities, local economies and law enforcement agencies across the country. [...]
Cities and municipalities across the country are facing new and emerging challenges unlike any other period in recent times. In addition to the most obvious disrupter – the 2020 pandemic – local governments face a myriad of issues affecting both the public and private sectors. These challenges include, but are not limited to, public security and [...]
The accelerating evolution of technology has provided law enforcement agencies with a wide array of new tools and resources to help them in performing their jobs. However, it is also a fact that budgets are not unlimited; nor is time for learning new platforms and processes. For that reason, it is essential to find the products [...]
Nothing is ever easy in the world of law enforcement. The police need the flexibility and tools to do their job and fight crime, and the public needs to be protected and assured the police are best serving every single member of the community. This often causes a dichotomy when addressing new tools and techniques designed [...]
