Police Technology

Apr 08, 2026

Modern policing technology integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones, body-worn cameras (BWCs), and automated data analysis to enhance officer safety, improve investigation efficiency, and increase accountability. Key tools include facial recognition, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), and predictive analytics to optimize patrol deployment, alongside challenges regarding privacy and bias.

Officer Schwan, receiving an Award of Excellence for his work in 2024, as well as his Trilogy Award for completion of FBI-LEEDA leadership training.

2627 Center Street

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Kendall Schwan, recipent of the 2024 Award for Excellence in Policing

“I always knew I wanted to be a cop, ever since I was a little kid,” said Cedar Falls Police Officer Kendall Schwan. 

Kendall started off in the military, joining the Army Reserves when he was just 17. After high school, he went on a deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, then started college at Hawkeye University to get his criminal justice degree. He volunteered for another deployment to Cuba before finishing his degree and beginning the process of becoming a cop.

“I wanted to be able to help people,” Schwan said, “and this job lets me do that in many unique ways.” 

Excerpt from Helping People - A Cedar Falls Police Officer's Goal 

Dinner includes:

• Water, Soda pop, coffee, or tea.
• Salad with French, Blue Cheese, Thousand Island, or Ranch Dressing
• Roll with butter
• Sliced ham
• Baked potato
• Corn
• Choice of vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream

4600 S Main Street

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Parking is available in the Public and Secure Lots.