Global Scans · Crime · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Crime is morphing away from traditional methods to more sophisticated technological approaches. A decline of traditional hierarchical criminal groups and networks will be accompanied by the expansion of a virtual criminal underground made up of individual criminal entrepreneurs. At the same time, forward-looking agencies are equipping themselves with smart technologies to outfox the criminals. Keep up to date with crime changes below.

• [New] The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will deliver a crushing response to the US aggression and terrorist action. CNN
• [New] The Metropolitan police is ramping up its use of technology to combat crime, announcing that drones will now be integrated into 999 calls responses, providing live, aerial footage and real-time footage before officers arrive on scene. FTI Strategic Communications
• [New] Police officers from all 11 US host cities have undergone specialized counter-drone training covering drone identification, detection equipment, coordinated response procedures, and techniques for protecting spectators while minimizing disruptions. DroneDJ

Last updated: 11 July 2026