Violent crime

Technology Answers Call for Greater Public Safety, Crime Prevention

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Monday, December 7, 2020
Violent crime, Crime, Property crime, Assault, Theft

With only two million law enforcement and security professionals who are utilizing outdated technology, adequately protecting 328 million Americans is impossible.

Key Points: 
  • With only two million law enforcement and security professionals who are utilizing outdated technology, adequately protecting 328 million Americans is impossible.
  • Leading the list of crimes were larceny/theft in the property crime category and aggravated assault in the violent crime category.
  • One of the reasons cited for failing to report a crime is the belief that police can't help.
  • Robots are increasingly part of the fight against crime, with drones in the air and machines underwater serving as mobile cameras.

Over half a million real estate agents turned to Lone Wolf Transactions for digital transaction management in 2020

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Lone Wolf, Violent crime, War on Terror, Lone, Real estate broker, Wolf, Creative works, Articles, Violence

CAMBRIDGE, ON, Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In the past year,over 595,000 real estate professionals in the U.S. actively used their member benefit, Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition), for real estate transactions, according to usage numbers released today by Lone Wolf Technologies ("Lone Wolf").

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, ON, Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In the past year,over 595,000 real estate professionals in the U.S. actively used their member benefit, Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition), for real estate transactions, according to usage numbers released today by Lone Wolf Technologies ("Lone Wolf").
  • All told, Transactions (zipForm Edition) has seen over seven million listing and purchase transactions created and two million digital signings in 2020.
  • "With this solution, real estate agents have simpler, faster, and completely digital transactions at their fingertips at a time when they need them the most.
  • "Our mission at Lone Wolf is to simplify real estate transactions for all," said Lisa Mihelcich, Chief Customer Officer at Lone Wolf.

PlateSmart ALPR Helps Authorities Stop Domestic Terrorist

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Friday, July 17, 2020
Lone Wolf, Violent crime, War on Terror, Terrorism, Domestic terrorism, Violence, Crime, Warfare

This past February, the New York Times reported that the threat of domestic terrorism has outpaced that of Islamic extremism.

Key Points: 
  • This past February, the New York Times reported that the threat of domestic terrorism has outpaced that of Islamic extremism.
  • And just last week, police in Western Pennsylvania found out just how real that danger can be when PlateSmart Technologies' automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) helped them stop a domestic terrorist.
  • In response, the Whitehall Borough (Pa.) Police Department issued a be-on-the-lookout (BOLO) bulletin for lone-wolf terrorist Cofano's Mercedes-Benz.
  • Lone-wolf terrorists domestic or otherwise are particularly difficult to stop in advance because of their ability to stay under the radar.

COVID-19 Kills; So Do Violent Criminals

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Crime, Articles, I (Almost) Got Away With It, Violence, Violent crime, Humans

Every year, thousands of Canadians are victims of violent crime, such as murders and sexual assaults.

Key Points: 
  • Every year, thousands of Canadians are victims of violent crime, such as murders and sexual assaults.
  • While the majority of violent crimes result in arrests by our police services, thousands of warrants for violent suspects remain outstanding across the country.
  • The Bolo Program has even offered rewards of up to $100,000 for any information leading to the arrest of some fugitives.
  • To victims of violent crime and their families: We stand with you and will stay the course to keep our communities safe and bring you closure.

UMD Collaborative Study Assesses How Green Space Can Potentially Reduce Gun Violence and Violent Crime to Make Neighborhoods Safer and Healthier

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Crime, Articles, Human behavior, Humans, Violence, Gun violence, Park, Violent crime

In their comprehensive review of the work on green space and violent crime, the researchers compiled evidence from across 45 different studies and found that green space is in fact linked to less violent crime like gun violence, assault, murder, and theft in urban areas, but only when the green space is well maintained and designed.

Key Points: 
  • In their comprehensive review of the work on green space and violent crime, the researchers compiled evidence from across 45 different studies and found that green space is in fact linked to less violent crime like gun violence, assault, murder, and theft in urban areas, but only when the green space is well maintained and designed.
  • "We found that green space is connected to reductions in violent crime, but now we need to better understand the mechanisms," says Sachs.
  • Some parks are mostly paved and offer little to no green space, whereas open green spaces may not be established parks.
  • "While it would be lovely to say 'Yes, green space prevents crime,' it is more nuanced than that," says Sachs.

InventHelp Inventors Develop Automotive Security System to Prevent Stolen Cars (NWO-308)

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Crimes, Crime, Hijacking, Crime prevention, Theft, Carjacking, Robbery, Violent crime, Anti-theft system, Computer security

The invention helps to prevent carjackers and car thieves from stealing a vehicle.

Key Points: 
  • The invention helps to prevent carjackers and car thieves from stealing a vehicle.
  • In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional anti-theft devices for vehicles.
  • As a result, it enhances security and it provides added peace of mind.
  • The invention features an effective design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle manufacturers and owners.

Ammunition Market Projected to Grow Rapidly Owing to Rising Security Concerns Caused by Upswing in Terrorist Activities | Million Insights

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Abuse, Fear, Organized crime, Terrorism, Violent crime, War on Terror, Human behavior, Crime, Violence

Political differences along with the rising tension across borders is resulting in the rise in stacking of armories.

Key Points: 
  • Political differences along with the rising tension across borders is resulting in the rise in stacking of armories.
  • The majority of the share was captured by the U.S with 36%, followed by China with a share of 13% in 2015.
  • Rising inclination towards hunting and sports activities has enhanced ammunition market.
  • Upsurge in procurement of armories can be attributed to the upswing in terrorist activities or terrorism.

Ammunition Market Projected to Grow Rapidly Owing to Rising Security Concerns Caused by Upswing in Terrorist Activities | Million Insights

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Abuse, Fear, Organized crime, Terrorism, Violent crime, War on Terror, Human behavior, Crime, Violence

Political differences along with the rising tension across borders is resulting in the rise in stacking of armories.

Key Points: 
  • Political differences along with the rising tension across borders is resulting in the rise in stacking of armories.
  • The majority of the share was captured by the U.S with 36%, followed by China with a share of 13% in 2015.
  • Rising inclination towards hunting and sports activities has enhanced ammunition market.
  • Upsurge in procurement of armories can be attributed to the upswing in terrorist activities or terrorism.

Government of Canada Announces Initiatives to Address Violent Extremist and Terrorist Content Online

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Ideologies, Articles, Social issues, Abuse, Fear, Terrorism, Violent crime, Violent extremism, Extremism

Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced two new initiatives that will build on work already underway to address online extremist and terrorist content to help meet some of the Christchurch Call commitments.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced two new initiatives that will build on work already underway to address online extremist and terrorist content to help meet some of the Christchurch Call commitments.
  • Small technology companies are key partners in preventing the dissemination of violent extremist content, but often lack the capacity and financial resources to do so.
  • Canada will also empower young leaders to help shape the internet landscape by collaborating ona Youth Summit on Countering Violent Extremism Online.
  • "The impacts of terrorist and extremist content online are increasingly reaching the real world, bringing with them abhorrent violence and carnage.

FamilyTreeDNA: Connecting Families and Saving Lives

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Friday, February 1, 2019
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Violent crime, Crime, Search and seizure, Law, Ethics

An avid genealogist, Greenspan created FamilyTreeDNA to help other family researchers solve problems and break down walls to connect the dots of their family trees.

Key Points: 
  • An avid genealogist, Greenspan created FamilyTreeDNA to help other family researchers solve problems and break down walls to connect the dots of their family trees.
  • Without realizing it, he had inadvertently created a platform that, nearly two decades later, would help law enforcement agencies solve violent crimes faster than ever.
  • In order for the FBI to obtain any additional information, they would have to provide a valid court-order such as a subpoena or search warrant."
  • According to Greenspan, "If we can help prevent violent crimes and save lives or bring closure to families, then we're going to do that.