Different Types of Crime Prevention Technology(PARTII)

 

Different Types of Crime Prevention Technology

As we have seen in a previous blog there are different types of crime prevention technologies among them we have discussed robotic cameras, face detection technology and lie detectors, and many more.

in this blog, we are going to discuss further different technologies used in crime prevention.

1. Automatic license plate recognition

The same technology that’s helping toll collectors to automatically scan and collect the registration details on your license plate is now being used by police for a variety of law enforcement purposes. For instance, to identify stolen cars, catch people who have active warrants, etc.

This crime prevention technology is helping police officers to automate and speed up the process of taking down license plates and checking them against law-enforcement databases. In addition, ALPR cameras can be used in police cruisers. In fact, law enforcement agencies have already mounted these cameras at streetlights, intersections, etc. in many cities.

These multiple cameras will help in capturing images of the same license plate which in turn will help police to track a vehicle’s movements over time. Thereby, revealing details about an operator’s whereabouts – the data that could be useful in catching criminals.

2. Mobile devices like tablets, smartphones or iPads

The introduction of iPads and other tablets had made an officer’s job easy and less stressful. And most importantly helping them save a lot of time. iPads allow officers to do just about anything especially when they are away from their department desk. In other words, officers can now file accident and incident reports wirelessly, look up photos of suspects, and access other critical information in a state crime database – from any time, anywhere. Thanks to iPads/tablets!  Now police officers can use the saved time to actively patrol the streets and prevent crime.

3. GPS vehicle-pursuit dart

Now, imagine a group of police officers chasing the most-wanted, notorious terrorist on the road with helicopters following from above. Looks dangerous, isn’t it? Because what happens on the road is not in the police’s hands – anything can happen! And that’s scary! To prevent this scenario, law enforcement agencies are working towards developing a GPS vehicle-pursuit dart. This new technology shoots a special GPS-equipped dart that sticks to a fleeing vehicle. And lets officers track the vehicle’s movements without having to chase them!  This new device is still being developed and fine-tuned for law enforcement use. Hopefully, it will be available soon!

4. Thermal imaging

Thermal image cameras, some available as small hand-held units, uses infrared imaging to detect heat emitted by humans and animals. This law enforcement technology allows police officers to see a thermal view of their surroundings – offering an identifiable and reliable “heat picture” of their environment. That is, this small, handheld device helps officers locate suspects hiding in a dark building, investigate crime scenes, and conduct search and rescue operations. In other words, this technology has life-saving applications from firefighting to search and rescue missions. For instance, finding a lost child or senior citizen in a blinding snowstorm, etc.

5. Gunshot detection systems

The gunshot detection system shows police officers – the place of the gunshot incident. That is, this new and still improving technology uses sensitive audio sensors to detect gunshots and show officers the exact location. This device is extremely useful, especially in areas where there aren’t enough officers to be on patrol 24/7.

Conclusion:

The use of technology in law enforcement and crime prevention is developing rapidly – helping to keep our cities and communities safer. Have you come across any other interesting crime prevention technology? Share it with me by dropping a comment!