Facial recognition technology is a highly controversial topic that’s sweeping through the United States, sparking debate about its place (or lack thereof) in the modern environment. Already implemented elsewhere around the world, the US has seen only relatively minimal adoption of the technology in a few isolated scenarios. However, in…
Securing an educational institution’s access has received renewed focus from industry professionals. Using locks and keys no longer suffice for environments where a multitude of people come and go every day. This applies just as much to keeping non-custodial parents out as it does to unwanted visitors in dorms or…
Technology is the primary enabler of the modern economy. The rise of the internet with all its bells and whistles lead to an information revolution. Today’s companies and individuals have more access to information on-demand than ever before, but this comes with a host of risks. “Attack surface” isn’t a…
Whether or not the police should wear body cameras is a perennial topic that surfaces alongside almost every police-civilian encounter that makes it onto the news. The public is overwhelmingly in favor of their required use, believing them effective in curbing officer misbehavior. A study by the Cato Institute found…
License plate recognition (LPR) cameras are becoming more popular across university campuses. Leveraging such technology is allowing schools to monitor and regulate their parking lots more efficiently, and it’s necessary. Most schools have parking lots because a significant body of students and faculty drive and need a place to park. They generate loads of…
It’s been several years since police body cameras started seeing widespread usage. Now, it’s time to look at the data to see what we know so far about how agencies are using these devices and whether they are providing the benefits we were expecting. What Does Police Body Camera Footage…