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A new research report from Mark43 shows that data transparency and data security should go hand in hand in law enforcement. However, nearly half (45%) of Americans don’t believe their local law enforcement is transparent. And a majority (60%) of the general population is not confident that the police are set up for success when it comes to cybersecurity.
Digital transformation is happening worldwide within the public security sector. Using cloud-native technology provides secure and stable solutions that also provide 24/7 access to real-time data for agents, law enforcement and emergency services.
A balance between data transparency and security
Data breaches within law enforcement undermine trust in both the agency and in our umbrella government. Survey results show that 83% of Americans find it very or somewhat important to know and trust the company that processes police data. Therefore, using a cloud-native platform enables law enforcement to prioritize safety and security, while highlighting the advanced level of transparency achieved through extensive data collection and sharing.
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In addition, 93% of respondents prefer law enforcement agencies sharing data with the public, while only 7% prefer complete confidentiality.
This research also revealed an unfortunate misconception about law enforcement’s use of technology. Nearly half (44%) of Americans surveyed believe that the police engage in personal matters, such as texting, reading emails, and scrolling through social media when mobile. While mobile phones allow the police to receive up-to-date crime information and directions from commanders. Officers also have access to critical workflows, such as report writing, so they can stay in the field to keep people safe.
Findings show that most Americans believe the police need more cybersecurity capabilities for effective data protection and data protection, indicating the need for modern technology to protect critical information collected and stored by law enforcement agencies.
Overall, this national survey underscores Americans’ strong desire for law enforcement to share more data, such as information about crime, the use of violence, and response to mental health crises, with the public it serves.
Methodology
Propeller Insights conducted a national online survey of 1,020 U.S. consumers ages 18 and older between July 22 and July 27, 2022.
Read the full report by Mark 43.
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