Supporting Law Enforcement through Innovation, Technology, and Expertise.
The COPS App
Legal updates and case law summaries for front-line law enforcement professionals.
Designed specifically for Canadian law enforcement
Helps officers navigate complex situations with confidence
Ensures officers in the field have immediate access to the latest information about their authorities and legal boundaries
COPS App Resources
The COPS App provides specialized legal information across five critical areas of law enforcement. Each category is regularly updated with the latest developments in Canadian law.
Patrol
Front-line legal toolkit with instant access to critical procedures and precedents. Master arrest powers, search authorities, and use-of-force frameworks that safeguard both officers and the public. Stay ahead of evolving case law affecting daily policing operations.
Tactical
Specialized legal framework for high-risk tactical operations and critical incidents. Confidently execute entry authorities, manage hostage situations, and navigate barricaded suspect scenarios within Canadian legal boundaries. Access tactical-specific precedents that support sound operational decision-making.
Detectives
Investigative legal resources for complex casework. Access precise warrant requirements, legally-sound interview techniques, and evidence handling protocols that withstand courtroom scrutiny. Navigate case law updates that directly impact investigative success rates.
Traffic
Traffic investigation legal reference with latest legislative updates. Stay current on impaired driving testing procedures, vehicle search authorities, and roadside screening regulations across jurisdictions. Updates on provincial and federal traffic law changes that impact enforcement powers.
Professional Standards
Comprehensive guide to internal investigations and oversight compliance. Navigate Police Act provisions, oversight body procedures (OPCC, IIO), and conduct investigations with procedural precision. Access frameworks for managing complaints, maintaining evidence integrity, and ensuring accountability throughout the investigative process.
About Us
Founded by professionals with deep roots in both law enforcement and technology, Shield Technologies was born from a clear understanding of the challenges facing today’s police officers. We recognized that while legal requirements for policing continue to grow increasingly complex, the tools available to officers in the field have not kept pace.
Our mission is simple but powerful: to bridge the gap between complex legal frameworks and frontline policing through innovative technology solutions. We believe that when officers have immediate access to clear, relevant legal information, they can perform their duties more effectively, safely, and confidently.
Shield Technologies brings together a unique team of law enforcement veterans, legal experts, and software developers to create tools that make a real difference in the field. Our flagship product, the COPS App, represents our commitment to putting critical knowledge directly in the hands of those who need it most.
Expert behind COPS App
Inspector Colin Brown is a 26-year veteran of a British Columbia police department and current Critical Incident Commander for his
department’s hostage rescue team. He graduated from the University of Victoria in 1994 with a B.A. (with distinction) in History and Political
Science and in 1997 with his Law Degree.
His operational experience includes surveillance, covert operations, investigations, and tactical response. Colin spent 13 years on the tactical
unit as an operator, retiring as the sniper team leader in 2015.
In addition to being a police officer, Colin is a practicing lawyer of 26 years. He has written several police manuals and developed courses on
Critical Incident Command, The Law of Tactical Policing, Search and Seizure, and Professional Standards. Colin received the Order of Merit of
the Police Forces in 2012 for his distinction in developing advanced police courses and providing preeminent instruction and mentoring to
officers throughout Canada.
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