Key Takeaways

• Ryan Walterhouse, a seasoned law enforcement and private security professional, emphasizes technology’s critical role in modern crime prevention.
• Surveillance systems, enhanced with AI and machine learning, deter crime and provide vital forensic evidence.
• Data analytics and predictive policing help law enforcement allocate resources effectively and prevent crime before it occurs.
• Advancements in forensic technology, including rapid DNA testing and databases like CODIS, are revolutionizing investigations and exonerating the innocent.
• Cybersecurity, smart policing tools, drones, and social media forensics strengthen law enforcement while raising important ethical and privacy concerns.