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From Fingerprints to License Plate Readers: Why Innovation Matters in Public Safety and What History Can Teach Us
FPI Fellow Chief Jason Potts has crafted a compelling discussion of how history's most controversial policing technologies became indispensable tools — and what that lesson means for license plate readers, artificial intelligence, and the future of public safety.
New and Emerging Trends in Cold-Case Homicide Investigations
Cold-case homicide investigations are rapidly evolving, ushering in a new era where cutting-edge DNA recovery tools, advanced ballistics intelligence, and innovative genetic genealogy practices are transforming long-forgotten evidence into actionable leads. With dedicated cold-case units, smarter forensic strategies, and victim-centered approaches, agencies now have sharper tools and clearer frameworks to revisit unsolved murders, connecting the dots that technology couldn’t reach just years ago. Discover how these groundbreaking trends are not only redefining investigative work — but also offering renewed hope and justice for families who have waited decades for answers.