Overview

Technology implementation is the process of assessing and integrating new tools and systems into law enforcement operations in a way that ensures security, usability, and alignment with organizational goals. It involves establishing strong policies and training, planning for secure data management, promoting user adoption, and coordinating with public safety partners to achieve interoperability. Effective implementation enhances decision-making and service delivery while safeguarding privacy and building public trust.

Security officer in headset controls CCTV cameras with AI facial recognition on PC. Female employee works in security control center. Computer monitors showing surveillance cameras video footage.

Self-Review Tool

The Knowledge Lab is developing an online self-review tool to help agencies reflect on their current policies and practices evaluate them against research and evidence-informed practices their performance in key areas of policing. This tool is intended to provide a snapshot of where an agency currently stands within this core practice area. There are no right or wrong answers, only an opportunity for honest reflection, learning, and continuous improvement.

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Resources Related to Technology Implementation

  • Reset

Report | 2014

License Plate Readers for Law Enforcement: Opportunities and Obstacles

  • Stops, Searches, and Arrests
  • Technology Implementation

Collection, Webpage | n.d.

Policing Disclosure of AI

  • Technology Implementation

Guidebook/Tool | n.d.

Privacy and First Amendment Protections

  • Mass Demonstration Response
  • Technology Implementation

The information provided within these modules has been gathered from various sources, including legal reviews, research, and practitioner and department-developed resources. These webpage modules are intended to be a guide for departments to use to improve their policing practices. Additional information and resources may be needed to implement the recommendations successfully. This resource is intended to be dynamic, and the Knowledge Lab will continue to update and add to these modules to provide additional and current guidance for departments.

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