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Online predators often appear friendly and trustworthy, making it difficult for kids and teens to recognize unsafe behavior. This resource helps young people identify red flags—like requests for personal information,…

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CBPLink is a cloud-based system used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to streamline internal communication, case management, and operational collaboration across divisions. This Privacy Impact Assessment ensures that CBPLink’s…

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The 2025 National Drug Threat Assessment reveals a stark picture of the evolving drug landscape in the U.S., driven by synthetic opioids like fentanyl and methamphetamine. Mexican cartels, now designated…

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In a case that began with minimal leads, the Susquehanna Township Police Department used Cellebrite Premium and Guardian tools to extract and review mobile phone data within hours of a…

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A Secure Passwordless Future with the YubiKey With cyber threats growing more sophisticated, agencies handling Criminal Justice Information (CJI) are turning to phishing-resistant, passwordless solutions like YubiKey to meet CJIS…

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To manage massive events like Mardi Gras and Super Bowl LIX, the Louisiana State Police deployed Mark43 OnScene—a mobile app designed to enhance real-time coordination, officer safety, and situational awareness.…

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Facing a staffing crisis and rising crime, the San Francisco Police Department turned to technology to rebuild both capacity and public trust. With mobile surveillance units, ALPRs, drones, and a…

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Law enforcement agencies collect ten rolled and ten flat fingerprint impressions from all arrested individuals. However, some agencies are now allowing background check applicants or other non-arrest purposes to submit…

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This executive order aims to reinforce state and local law enforcement by enhancing legal protections, increasing funding, and reversing restrictions that hinder police operations. It calls for the provision of…

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The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice continues to lead efforts against sexual misconduct, addressing abuses in housing, education, employment, and the criminal justice system. In FY 2024…

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DHS’s Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) is expanding access to its massive biometric database, IDENT, which houses over 325 million identities. State, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law enforcement…

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Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) is a structured, community-based strategy for identifying and addressing early warning signs of potential violence. Led by the DHS Center for Prevention Programs and…

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Amid rising drug-related threats, the Department of Defense and National Guard have aligned their counterdrug policies with federal laws to support more effective interdiction and prevention. The report highlights how…

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The fentanyl crisis continues to escalate, driven by a complex web of illicit networks operating across borders and platforms. This whitepaper sheds light on how open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools are…

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As automated driving systems (ADS) become more common, the ways law enforcement and first responders interact with vehicles are evolving fast. From traffic stops to emergency response, the report highlights…

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