As we stand at the brink of a new era in policing, it is important to take stock of the challenges and opportunities that await us in the future. The world is changing rapidly, and law enforcement must adapt to new realities and technologies if it is to effectively protect and serve the public.
The World Police Summit (WPS) is the world’s leading conversation for police and security experts and offers an inspiring opportunity to promote better policing and explore, discover, and share the latest developments. KPMG partnered with WPS to launch six reports on pertinent topics: Crime Prevention, Forensic Science, Anti-Narcotics, Police Innovation and Resilience, Drones, and K9.
The future of policing holds great promise and with the right leadership, collaboration, and vision, we can create a law enforcement system that is just, effective, and trusted by all.
Police Crime Prevention Report
Crime and the fear of crime lower the quality of life for many citizens, particularly the elderly, living in poorer areas damaged by crimes such as arson and vandalism. Crime is already costing communities thousands of millions of dollars per year in insurance company payouts, police courts and correctional costs, and the replacement of buildings and facilities destroyed by crimes. Backlogs plague the courts. The lesson is clear: it is too expensive to wait till crimes are committed; crime must be prevented. The traditional approach to crime prevention has been to try to identify the psychological and social causes of crime and to attempt to remedy these deficiencies by treating the individual offender and/or designing special educational, recreational and employment services for groups regarded as being at risk.
Police Drones Report
Drones have become an increasingly popular tool for police departments worldwide, as they can be used for various tasks that are difficult or dangerous for officers to perform on their own. The innovations shaping law enforcement's future begin with emerging technologies that support new concepts of operations, enabling the interventions and relationships that keep society safe. One of the most significant changes in law enforcement is the use of 5G-enabled drones. These drones challenge a lot of the traditional fixed surveillance systems as they have their power source, and they can fly to where they need to be at any point in time, making them completely mobile. This allows for a greater level of flexibility and adaptability in surveillance operations. The use of drones by police departments has raised some concerns about privacy and civil liberties, but they have addressed these concerns with the development of policies and procedures. The integration of drones with Augmented Reality offers new possibilities for law enforcement and increased safety for officers and the community.
Police K9 Report
K9 police officers and their canine partners continue to play a vital role in law enforcement and public safety. Advancements in training techniques and technology are making K9 units even more effective in detecting illegal substances, tracking suspects, and safeguarding communities. The use of body-worn cameras, GPS tracking, and other innovative tools provides greater accountability and transparency in K9 operations, making them a valuable asset to the police force and a trusted resource for community safety. In addition, improvements in training methods have allowed K9 police officers to work more effectively and efficiently. The use of positive reinforcement and science-based training methods has also improved the overall well-being of these animals and strengthened the bond between them and their handlers. Another promising development in K9 police technology is the use of robot canine police, or robotic dogs. These machines are designed to mimic the physical abilities and appearance of real dogs, with the added advantage of being able to perform tasks that would be dangerous or impossible for a living animal.
Police Innovation and Resilience Report
K9 police officers and their canine partners continue to play a vital role in law enforcement and public safety. Advancements in training techniques and technology are making K9 units even more effective in detecting illegal substances, tracking suspects, and safeguarding communities. The use of body-worn cameras, GPS tracking, and other innovative tools provides greater accountability and transparency in K9 operations, making them a valuable asset to the police force and a trusted resource for community safety. In addition, improvements in training methods have allowed K9 police officers to work more effectively and efficiently. The use of positive reinforcement and science-based training methods has also improved the overall well-being of these animals and strengthened the bond between them and their handlers. Another promising development in K9 police technology is the use of robot canine police, or robotic dogs. These machines are designed to mimic the physical abilities and appearance of real dogs, with the added advantage of being able to perform tasks that would be dangerous or impossible for a living animal.
Police Forensic Report
The use of forensic science techniques has traditionally been concentrated on more serious crimes such as rape and homicide. Increasingly, however, forensic techniques are being used routinely to aid the investigation of volume crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime. The problems in forensic science typically tend to contribute to many wrongful convictions at times. Quality standards for forensic evidence sometimes remain inconsistent. The main challenge that influences the criminal justice system is unreliability or invalidity of forensic discipline, insufficient validation of a method and misleading testimony. This paper explores the mechanisms by which forensic science is applied to the investigation of crime, the strengths and weaknesses of the use of forensics in the investigation of crime, the way in which forensic science contributes to the effective and efficient detection (and conviction) of crime, and the future of forensics science and emerging technologies.
Police Anti-Narcotics Report
K9 police officers and their canine partners continue to play a vital role in law enforcement and public safety. Advancements in training techniques and technology are making K9 units even more effective in detecting illegal substances, tracking suspects, and safeguarding communities. The use of body-worn cameras, GPS tracking, and other innovative tools provides greater accountability and transparency in K9 operations, making them a valuable asset to the police force and a trusted resource for community safety. In addition, improvements in training methods have allowed K9 police officers to work more effectively and efficiently. The use of positive reinforcement and science-based training methods has also improved the overall well-being of these animals and strengthened the bond between them and their handlers. Another promising development in K9 police technology is the use of robot canine police, or robotic dogs. These machines are designed to mimic the physical abilities and appearance of real dogs, with the added advantage of being able to peform tasks that would be dangerous or impossible for a living animal.
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