In this series, CNA studies the use of emerging technologies by law enforcement agencies.
By Thomas E. Christoff, Shelby Hickman, Zoë Thorkildsen, Monique Jenkins, Jennifer Lafferty, Melissa Gutierrez, and Heleana Melendez
This implementation guide includes a comprehensive literature review and discussion of various technology types and their real and potential uses by law enforcement agencies around the country.
Case studies examine:
The Chula Vista (California) Police Department’s program of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), more commonly known as drones;
The Fairfax County (Virginia) Department of Public Safety Communications Next Generation 911–equipped communications center;
The Las Vegas (Nevada) Metropolitan Police Department’s Fusion Watch center and its cameras and monitoring equipment;
The Pinal County (Arizona) Attorney’s Office’s new digital case management software for its adult diversion program;
The Sacramento (California) Police Department’s virtual reality training program; and
The St. Louis County (Missouri) Police Department’s body-worn and dashboard-mounted camera programs.
