Introduction
In 2025, law enforcement faces increasingly complex threats as criminals
leverage innovative technologies to evade detection and accelerate their
illicit schemes. Encrypted messaging apps, cryptocurrency and satellite
internet services enable criminals to communicate and operate covertly.
The rapid development and widespread availability of commercial
encryption technology now outpaces government capabilities, posing
significant challenges for law enforcement.
Cybercrime remains a critical threat as more activities move online.
Deepfakes, created using AI to fabricate videos, audio or images,
are increasingly used by criminals for fraud, scams and social media
manipulation. GenAI-powered bots mimic human behavior with alarming
realism, making it harder for investigators to identify cybercriminal
schemes.
Law enforcement confronts a complicated criminal landscape alongside
significant technological challenges, including fragmented data sources and
overwhelming data volumes.
According to a recent Cognyte survey of hundreds of leading law
enforcement agencies, 53% of organizations report significant delays
in resolving investigations due to their inability to access relevant data
sources. In addition, 33% of agencies struggle to generate actionable
insights from digital data, limiting their ability to combat crime effectively.
Data fusion and predictive analytics are essential for addressing these
challenges, enabling faster investigations and more accurate decision-
making. However, many agencies lack these vital capabilities. Notably, 48%
identify AI-powered predictive analytics as the most impactful technology
for accelerating investigations
1
.
of LEAs face
investigation delays
due to insufficient
access to key data
sources
53%
of LEAs believe
AI-powered
predictive analytics
can accelerate
investigations
48%
Growing volumes of transnational crime highlight the urgent need for global
cooperation by authorities.
2
1
Introduction
6
About
NEXYTE
2
Law
Enforcement
Investigation
Process
4
Accelerating
Investigations
with Decision
Intelligence
5
What’s Next
in Decision
Intelligence
3
Decision
Intelligence
for LEAs