Fatal shootings, job stress make it hard to be a cop
Not many people in the United States can identify that their occupation includes "an element of personal danger."
Social Sciences
Aug 16, 2016
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Study finds reporting crimes to police reduces likelihood of future victimization
As law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and public health officials work to develop effective crime-prevention strategies, new research from the University of Iowa finds that individuals who report being victims ...
Social Sciences
Jul 28, 2016
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Communication professors train local police to connect with citizens
Police officers are trained to protect and serve the public. They are taught to evaluate a dangerous situation in a split second and act in ways that might best keep both the public and themselves safe.
Social Sciences
Jul 28, 2016
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Vast majority of guns recovered by Pittsburgh police not in possession of legal owners
Nearly 80 percent of perpetrators carrying a gun recovered by Pittsburgh Police were not the lawful owners, a strong indication that theft and trafficking are significant sources of firearms involved in crimes in southwest ...
Social Sciences
Jul 25, 2016
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Data can help rebuild police-community relationships, expert says
Knowledge is the first step toward bringing police agencies and communities closer together, a Stanford scholar says.
Social Sciences
Jul 19, 2016
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Killer robot used by Dallas police opens ethical debate
When Dallas police used a bomb-carrying robot to kill a sniper, they also kicked off an ethical debate about technology's use as a crime-fighting weapon.
Robotics
Jul 9, 2016
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How video can help police – and the public
With three billion camera-equipped cellphones in circulation, we are awash in visual information. Cameras are lighter, smaller and cheaper than ever and they're everywhere, making it possible for nearly anyone to watch, create, ...
Other
Jul 6, 2016
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Few Utah police report drone use, cite tough FAA regulations
Law enforcement agencies have touted drones as a powerful new tool for searches and investigations, but police in Utah report they've stopped using the devices after getting bogged down by federal regulations.
Other
Jun 19, 2016
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Researchers helping NOPD find 'best fit' in new officers
AROS, a research and consulting group comprised of faculty and students within Louisiana Tech University's industrial-organizational psychology doctoral program, is partnering with the New Orleans Police Department to develop ...
Social Sciences
Mar 3, 2016
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What failed drug busts are teaching world leaders about decision making
A failed drug bust is providing World Economic Forum delegates with new insights into leadership and decision making, thanks to research by Dr Cinla Akinci of the University of St Andrews' School of Management.
Social Sciences
Jan 21, 2016
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