From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-27 16:57:00

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reported 11.7 million people were detained in prisons globally at the end of 2019, with a 25% increase since 2000. Men make up 93% of the prison population, but the number of women is rising faster, increasing by 33% compared to 25% for men.

The US law enforcement PPE industry was valued at $839.4 million in 2021, with an expected 5.0% growth rate from 2022 to 2030. Demand for personal protective equipment like face shields, masks, and goggles surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by officer safety in riot control and tactical situations.

Police departments in the US are starting to use AI to write reports, aiming to streamline administrative tasks and address budget pressures. However, concerns about AI transparency, accuracy, and potential bias are being raised by legal experts, impacting the future of AI in law enforcement and policing.



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