In this episode of LRPD Sworn Identity, the team discusses technology in policing.

Technology is increasingly vital to modern policing, fundamentally transforming how law enforcement agencies operate and interact with the communities they serve. It improves policing in several ways:

• Enhancing Crime Prevention and Detection
• Improving Officer Safety and Situational Awareness
• Strengthening Evidence Collection and Accountability
• Facilitating Real-Time Communication and Collaboration

Despite its advantages, critics have concerns like cybersecurity; however, technology is indispensable in modern policing, driving efficiency, safety, accountability, and community engagement, while also presenting new challenges that must be carefully managed to ensure ethical and effective law enforcement.

This month, the sworn identity podcast focused on officers discussing their real-life interactions-both those experienced on the job and those observed or analyzed on social media platforms. These episodes provide listeners with insights into the daily realities of policing, the challenges of public interactions, and the influence of social media on law enforcement narratives. The is for a better understanding and dialogue between law enforcement and the broader community.

Listen, learn, and enjoy the Little Rock Police Department's Sworn Identity podcast.

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) will be observed from April 13 - 19, 2025. This annual recognition honors the dedication of public safety telecommunicators-like 911 operators-who are the vital link between emergency callers and lifesaving response.

We recently sat down with Director Juana Green and a staff member to discuss some of their challenges and the wins that keep them going.