Technology
Technology impacts every aspect of the law enforcement profession and is constantly evolving. The IACP provides a wide range of programs, working groups, and resources that cover technology topics including communications, information management, identification, enforcement technologies, forensics, operations, computer crime, digital evidence, and emerging technologies like unmanned aircraft and autonomous vehicles.
Standard Functional Specifications for Record Management Systems
The Standard Functional Specifications for Law Enforcement Records Management Systems Version III is a product developed by the Records Management Standards (RMS) Task Force, a…
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Law Enforcement Facial Recognition Use Case Catalog
This Law Enforcement Facial Recognition Use Case Catalog is a joint effort by a Task Force comprised of IJIS Institute and International Association of Chiefs…
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Policy Center Resources
See AllBody-Worn Cameras
Body-worn cameras provide officers with a reliable and compact tool to systematically and automatically record their field observations and encounters. They can be used for...
Mobile Communication Devices
Law enforcement agency often use mobile communication devices (MCDs) in the course of police operations to enhance departmental communication. MCDs may be used by officers...
Social Media*
Social media has many potential uses for law enforcement agencies. The characteristics of collaboration and interactive communication that are at the core of social media...
Small Unmanned Aircraft System
Technological advances have allowed public safety agencies to consider the acquisition of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) to support their operations. The rapid integration of...
