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Technology

Video: Could a Robot Make Traffic Stops Safer?

Once the officer’s vehicle is parked behind the motorist’s car, GoBetween rolls up to the driver’s side window of the motorist, where it becomes the officer’s eyes, ears and mouth. A spike strip automatically placed in front of the car’s rear wheels keeps the motorist from driving away until the traffic stop is completed.

May 10, 2019

Technology

Knightscope Adds Facial Recognition to K1 Security Robots

"Prospective clients were able to upload a photo into the Knightscope Security Operations Center (KSOC) and then watch the K1 detect and report them as they moved about the booth. One creative individual even attempted to elude ‘capture’ by donning a pair of dark sunglasses to no avail," the company says.

May 10, 2019

Technology

Transcend Tactical Introduces Mobile Gas Deployment System for Robots

Transcend Tactical has launched a gas deployment system that can be added to its Vantage robot to deploy two hot or cold gas grenades remotely and with mobility.

May 2, 2019

Technology

Robots: Remote Control Recon

Technology available to law enforcement agencies has vastly changed how officers conduct operations. And robots are a large part of this advancement.

November 16, 2018

Special Units

Improving SWAT Operations

Experts say the chance for positive outcomes during tactical team callouts will increase with better selection of team members, organization of teams, training of operators and commanders; and with more effective use of equipment and technology.

August 8, 2018

Technology

Video: Knightscope's Robots Can Help Law Enforcement Officers Secure Facilities, Prevent Crime

Knightscope says the K5 can operate 24/7, monitoring facilities for security issues and notifying users when there is a problem such as an unauthorized vehicle in a restricted area. In addition, the very presence and appearance of the K5 acts as a deterrent.

May 14, 2018

Technology

Knightscope's Robots Can Help Law Enforcement Officers Secure Facilities, Prevent Crime

Knightscope says the K5 can operate 24/7, monitoring facilities for security issues and notifying users when there is a problem such as an unauthorized vehicle in a restricted area. In addition, the very presence and appearance of the K5 acts as a deterrent. More Here.

April 14, 2018

Technology

Guardian S Unmanned Vehicle

Sarcos Robotics

Sarcos Robotics' Guardian S is a multi-purpose, man-portable, wirelessly-controlled, unmanned ground vehicle that acts as a robotic mobile Internet of Things (IoT) platform to carry multiple sensor payloads.

August 14, 2017

Special Units

SWAT in the 21st Century

Equipment, tactics, and technology are obvious changes in SWAT, but there have been much more subtle developments in SWAT philosophy, especially in terms of training and standards.

August 3, 2017

Patrol

Video: CA Deputy Shot in Face, Suspect Arrested at Motel

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department said a deputy working at the Watt Avenue Light Rail station was shot Tuesday night. The shooting happened just before 6 p.m.

June 28, 2017

Technology

Dubai Plans to Field Robot Police Officers by 2030

Dubai, one of seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, is taking a technological leap of faith this week as it introduces its first robot officer to the Dubai police force. Designed by the Spanish company PAL Robotics, the specialized REEM robot stands 5 feet 6 inches high and looks like a knight in shining white plastic armor, riding in on its wheels (rather than a horse).

May 23, 2017

Special Units

SHOT Show 2017: Med-Eng Introduces New ‘Avenger’ Robot to Help Bomb Technicians Defeat Terrorist Threats

Med-Eng announced the launch of the Avenger Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) bomb disposal and tactical robot at the 2017 SHOT Show.

January 18, 2017