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RECENT EXPERT ARTICLES
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St. Michael’s patronage connects to his role in the Bible as an angel who fought against evil
Drones are an escalating threat to stadiums, concerts and public gatherings — but law enforcement faces legal roadblocks. Here’s how multi-layered drone detection technology helps track, identify and stop bad actors
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
“From catching bad guys to providing real-time situational awareness, drones are making a real impact in Central Florida.”
With response times under a minute, real-time intelligence and a focus on de-escalation, Montgomery County’s Drone as First Responder program is redefining public safety
At SHOT Show 2025, Force Science and VirTra explored the reality behind police decision-making under stress, the impact of hindsight bias, and why high-fidelity training is critical for officer preparedness and accountability
Data analytics helps process and understand large data sets from various sources, detecting patterns and trends to solve problems and optimize outcomes