The Future of Public Safety

THE FUTURE OF PU BLIC S A F E T Y SMART POLICING Technology has long served as a force multiplier for improving police operations. The new focus is on finding proactive ways to fight crime, says Joanna Salini, a research analyst for justice/public safety and homeland security at Deltek. These emerging technologies are helping support law enforcement efforts: PHONE-TRACKING APPS Police work with theft victims by using Find My iPhone and similar apps to track down stolen mobile devices, PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS Cities have begun using business intelligence software to crunch data to identify patterns of criminal activity and deploy resources appropriately. 9. dentifv GUNSHOT DETECTION SYSTEMS Gunshot detection technology pinpoints the precise location of gunfire by triangulating sounds picked up by acoustic sensors placed on utility poles or rooftops. 1 DIGITAL EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT Evidence management software streamlines the handling of digital and physical evidence through the use of a single electronic repository. 1 NEXT-GENERATION 911 NG911 will enhance traditional 911 emergency communications to support text, data, video and images from all types of networked devices. DRONES Unmanned aerial vehicles can serve as an eye in the sky for public safety agencies. STATETECH