2025 Law Enforcement Outlook
Navigating Challenges, Security Threats & Technology Advances
Rapid technological advancements have transformed not only how crimes are committed, but also the challenges facing law enforcement.
Our survey of leading law enforcement agencies highlights their biggest threats, obstacles and strategic investment priorities.
GenAI, Messaging Apps & Satellite Internet Are Fueling Crime
Law enforcement agencies warn that GenAI tools are significantly boosting the scale and speed of criminal activities, while technologies like Telegram and Starlink are making it easier for criminals to avoid detection.
39% of LEAs are unable to resolve investigations in a reasonable timeframe
Many law enforcement agencies struggle with persistent investigation delays, with the inability to access relevant
data sources and lack of inter-agency cooperation cited as major barriers.
Gathering data isn’t enough – LEAs struggle to unlock crucial insights
Digital data – communications, media, social, documents – drives modern investigations. Gathering the data is a critical step, but it’s not enough. 33% of agencies struggle most with generating intelligence and insights out of digital data, 20% with obtaining court-admissible evidence, and 46% with both.
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