Researchers at the Purdue University Polytechnic Institute have developed a new AI software that searches storage sites like Google Drive and DropBox for digital criminal evidence. Data in the cloud can be difficult for law enforcement to access as is identifying the owner of the data. Researchers created a forensic cloud model to scan images, videos, and other files. The…
Tech company Boston Dynamics has partnered with the Massachusetts State Police bomb squad to test their new robot dog, Spot. Spot has been leased from Boston Dynamics for testing. It is unknown what Spot will be doing for the police. A spokesperson said that Spot is being used as a “mobile remote observation device” to monitor suspicious packages and possible…
Every year over 10,000 people in the United States die from drunk-driving related crashes and injuries. A survey conducted by National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), found that almost 200 courts reported 35% of their cases were drink-driving related. The most recent data released from the NHTSA shows that in 2017, 10,847 people were killed in the United States by a…
Digital evidence such as emails, search history, texts, phone call records, and location data are vital to law enforcement in investigations today. Many times, digital evidence is the only evidence in certain cases. Some law enforcement agencies do not have the resources or knowledge to access digital evidence or which technology companies hold which data. Representative Val Demings, D-Florida is…
Researchers and forensic scientists have developed a method that can identify a person from as little as 1 centimeter of a single strand of hair. If this new method takes off, it could revolutionize forensic science, and make criminal investigators much faster and more effective. This method of identification would also prevent innocent people from being accused of and prosecuted…
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) teamed up with Israeli Police to invent a new forensics technology. The 3D-Hawk is a high-def video camera that can turn any crime or accident scene into a 3D model. This new development will help police clear scenes faster, shortened the time on a scene, gather more visual evidence,…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the newest trend in the legal profession. What are essentially robot lawyers are using analytics technology, algorithms, and machine learning to complete tasks often performed by entry-level lawyers. The legal tech company InCloudCounsel has developed AI tools for use in the legal profession.These tools are more inline with apps on your phone and are not actual…
As technology and society have evolved, law enforcement has had to adapt to both changing crime and technology trends. These updated technologies are used in officer accountability, solving and investigating crimes, and in officer safety. From the most basic technology like a cellphone to expensive high-tech gear, law enforcement has been able to implement them all into public safety for…
