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Futures Working Group (FWG) is a collaboration between the FBI and
the Society of Police Futurists International (PFI). Its purpose is to develop and encourage others to develop forecasts
and strategies to ethically maximize the effectiveness of local,
state, federal, and international law enforcement bodies as they
strive to maintain peace and security in the 21st century. The intent
of the FWG is to assist local, state, federal, and international
law enforcement bodies as they maintain peace and security in the
21st Century. For a listing of FWG members as well as information
on
current and proposed FWG projects:
http://futuresworkinggroup.cos.ucf.edu/index.php |
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In 1991, the FBI Academy hosted the International
Symposium on the Future of Law Enforcement. The symposium
was attended by 250 criminal justice practitioners and educators
from twenty nations. Those present voted to begin a professional
association, PFI, dedicated to the future of policing.
PFI and the FBI have enjoyed a close working relationship.
Following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, it became
clear that law enforcement professionals would need help with
the complex and difficult issues that they will be facing.
In response to this need, the FBI and PFI agreed to capitalize
on their collective organizational strengths by jointly forming
the Futures Working Group.
In February, 2002 the Futures Working Group had its initial
meeting at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. During that
meeting, an organizational framework was crafted and a research
agenda was sketched out. The group became a reality on April
2, 2002 when FBI Director Robert Mueller and PFI President
Gerald Konkler signed the Futures Working Group Memorandum
of Understanding. |
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Improving Our View of the World:
Police and Augmented Reality Technology
By:
Captain Thomas J. Cowper, New York State Police
Dr.Michael E. Buerger, Bowling Green State University |
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The purpose of this research paper is to provide the policing
profession an introductory source document and overview of Augmented
Reality (AR). Fundamental principles and components of the technology
are examined, along with research developments occurring today tht
have the potential to directly enhance individual human performance
through the augmentation of reality. The implications of AR and
some potential appllications for its future use as a law enforcement
tool are offered. As a source document for police officers it does
not present new scientific research or highly technical data. It
is intended to provide a starting point for the development of practical
and beneficial policing applications through the use of AR.
Complete article (PDF) 68 pages http://www.fbi.gov/publications/realitytech/realitytech.pdf |
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| Points of Interest |
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FWG Home page: http://futuresworkinggroup.cos.ucf.edu/index.php |
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FWG Members: http://futuresworkinggroup.cos.ucf.edu/members.php |
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| Points of Contact |
PFI:
Joseph Schafer, Ph.D.
PFI President, 2006-2007
Center for the Study of Crime
Southern Illinois University
jschafer@siu.edu
More. . .
FWG:
Dr. Bernard Levin
Vice Chairman, FWG
Blue Ridge Community College
& Waynesboro, VA P.D.
(540) 453-2228
levinb@brcc.edu
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FBI:
Mr. Kurt Crawford
Media Representative
FBI Academy
Quantico, VA
(703) 632-3186
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