In the world of policing, innovation does not just come in the form of new gadgets or computer technology; it comes in the form of ideas as to how police can be more effective in their local communities. Though technology such as bulletproof vests and body cameras are changing the way police in the United States preform their jobs, these technologies are just a small piece of a larger puzzle. With growing anti-police sentiment in the United States it is imperative that law enforcement look for a way to better serve and protect the citizens within their jurisdictions.
In traditional schools of thought, the job of police is to catch criminals and to keep everyday citizens safe from crime. There is little meaningful interaction