Police stories

Victorian volunteer rescue dogs gain direct radio links to emergency services, boosting coordination and safety in remote bushland searches.

Smartphones now underpin criminal investigations worldwide, with 97% of cases drawing on mobile data as agencies race to keep pace.

SAP's adaptive AI architecture and clean core focus are driving flexible digital transformation in public and private sectors across Australia and New Zealand.

Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.

Siren's 14.7 investigative platform uses AI to help police tackle complex threats, enabling real-time analysis of vast data for faster, clearer insights.

Cumberland City Council has donated 45 refurbished phones to help domestic violence victims connect with support services and seek safety.

AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.

Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.

Cyber scams and payment fraud are surging in Australian real estate, prompting experts to push for digital identity solutions to boost security and cut risks.

New Zealand's Vantaset, based on elite athlete research, is gaining interest from UK, US and North American police and defence sectors to boost workforce performance.

Women in ICT has launched the AI Image Equity Challenge to boost women's visibility and challenge stereotypes in the technology sector through AI-generated artwork.

Pune's Fergusson College Road has launched an AI traffic system by SenSen.ai, issuing 742 e-challans in 13 days to boost safety and transparency.

Barracuda launches BarracudaONE, a unified AI cybersecurity platform to tackle security tool sprawl and improve integration, management, and threat detection.

Barracuda Networks launches BarracudaONE, an AI-powered platform to unify cybersecurity tools and ease complexity for Australian IT and security professionals.

Victoria Police has launched a new mobile app developed with OutSystems to streamline frontline work and issue electronic penalty notices on the go.

Australian organisations face business disruptions when cyber breaches lead to federal crime scene lockdowns, highlighting urgent need for robust data management.

Victoria Police has upgraded its Online Crime Reporting system with Serco to boost efficiency and allow officers to focus more on emergencies.

Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.

DroneShield secures a contract worth over AUD $1 million to supply Australian police with AI-powered counter-drone tech, enhancing public safety.

Australian drivers are over three times likelier to crash in car parks than roundabouts, with car parks accounting for 17.4% of non-fatal accidents nationwide.