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Trends from IACP: How technology can improve law enforcement
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is a worldwide organization for law enforcement leadership to communicate new ideas, share experiences, disseminate information, and build relationships with other law enforcement entities. This year’s conference included sessions on trends in the law enforcement environment, new ideas, technology, and real-world applications. Here are some of the topics that AWS and our network of partners and solutions providers are working on to improve with law enforcement.
Using Technology to Combat Human Trafficking
After nearly disappearing in the ‘90s, the spread of child sexual abuse material exploded with the rise of the internet, as child sex trafficking increased with exposure to a greater market online. Today, the problem is complex and still growing. Thorn, a nonprofit, is working to build technology to defend children from sexual abuse.
The Intersection of Technology & Social Good: Nonprofits Dedicated to Helping Others
As we all try to keep focused on our New Year’s Resolutions, here’s some inspiration from some of the nonprofits who use the AWS Cloud for social good. These organizations focus their efforts year-round for the betterment of people around the world. Whether they fight for the environment, work to achieve medical breakthroughs, preserve the […]
AWS Customers Saving Lives with Mobile and IoT Technology
Technological innovation can often save lives or enable rapid intervention in situations where lives are threatened. From responding to gun shots informing and mobilizing responders on school campuses, to fighting child trafficking, organizations have been able to move rapidly to address pressing societal problems. The AWS Cloud has allowed teams to be agile and focus […]