2/ V: 4% ext; 3/ 9 OW gag? raw 3 vb 4% Op A TECHNOLOGY TURNING POINT Laying the groundwork Looking ahead Last year, we set out to compile the latest statistics on law enforcement technology, from cameras to the cloud. What we found was not surprising. This year’s report builds off that foundation and looks to the future. We spoke with a range of subject-matter experts to develop this report: lawyers, retired and active law enforcement officials, academics, technology professionals. They shared with us their predictions of what the future will bring. Law enforcement officials said that for too long the technology they used at home was superior to what was at their agency. Cameras and mobile devices were being adopted and used with increasing frequency. Data was being transferred to the cloud. Page 2 WHAT WE LEARNED CAMERAS AND THE CLOUD ARE A GIVEN SECURITY WILL MAKE OR BREAK YOU There’s widespread agreement: An agency without body cameras now will adopt them in the coming years. But agencies aren’t just adopting cameras — they’re also generating more data and evidence than ever before. As technology becomes increasingly more sophisticated, law enforcement officials will need to turn to the cloud to efficiently handle and intelligently interpret their data. More devices mean more opportunities for hackers, who are turning their attention to finding vulnerabilities in the latest smart devices. While technology is changing, the precautions you need to take aren’t. Two simple security practices can help protect your agency from hacktivists and data breaches. In this report, we’ll cover how how to build strong passwords and detect phishing emails. Page 3 A.I. AND MACHINE LEARNING WILL GO BEYOND BUZZWORDS The future of law enforcement technology looks smarter and more connected, and advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning will have profound implications for policing. Soon, you’ll be able to tell almost immediately if someone has an outstanding warrant against them, thanks to facial recognition technology. And forget about report-writing, since all the information you need to build a report can be extracted from your body camera videos. TABLE OF CONTENTS Cameras and the cloud // 5-14 Safe and secure // 15-20 A.I. & machine learning // 21-31 A look at where cameras and the cloud are now, and how they’ll transform policing and the justice system in the coming years. Changing technology comes with increased security concerns. We’ve found that most agencies still need to cover some basic security tips to protect their data. Advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning will offer agencies the ability to intelligently interpret their data and act almost immediately. 8 // A tool for self-defense: One former sheriff’s outlook 18 // Tips for any agency: A conversation with TASER’s VP of information security 24 // It’s all about data: Microsoft’s cloudconnected future 9 // Game-changing technology: A former BWC program manager’s perspective 26 // Radical change, fast: One world-renowned researcher’s expectations 12 // Bringing events to life in court: A deputy district attorney’s thoughts 29 // ‘We’re not even at 1.0’: A discussion with TASER’s EVP of Axon Devices Page 4 ADOJU NIP m