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Just another reminder because it still happens…..

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:39:44 +0000

Just another reminder because it still happens EVERY DAY….. This morning our officers were dispatched to a vehicle theft. The victim left her car running in the driveway to warm up and she had her two kids in the back seat. According to a neighbor, a man in his 30’s walking by jumped in the [...]

Hack-proof your passwords

admin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:50:28 +0000

Criminals are getting smarter. So should you. Consumer Reports Magazine: January 2012 Illustration by: Stuart Bradford More than half of U.S. adults have six or more password-protected accounts online, our latest survey shows. Who can remember the passwords? You try by keeping them short and sweet: your pet’s name and “123.” You use the same [...]

Tis the Season

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:28:07 +0000

Tis the season to be cheerful, jolly and in the holiday spirit but it’s hard to be cheerful when you come home and find your home burglarized. Drawers emptied, missing electronics, jewelry, money, all your belongings gone and your house ransacked. The poor economy has resulted in an increase of burglaries. Not a day goes [...]

What you need to know about “The System”:

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:57:32 +0000

The Pro’s: What I’m going to discuss here is the “Pro’s and Con’s” of the system. The Pro’s would normally cover the prosecution or rather the good guys. The Con’s would normally describe the bad guys, the inmates, and the convicts. Unfortunately the roles can sometimes get interwoven and it can be difficult to figure [...]

BEWARE OF SPAM!

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:29:06 +0000

BEWARE OF SPAM! BOGUS DELIVERY MESSAGES E-MAILED TO POSTAL CUSTOMERS Some postal customers are receiving bogus e-mails about a package delivery. The e-mails contain a link that, when opened, installs a malicious virus that can steal personal information from your PC. The e-mails claim to be from the U.S. Postal Service and contain fraudulent information [...]

5 Tips to Prevent Car Theft

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:24:04 +0000

5 Tips to Prevent Car Theft by Courtney Messenbaugh for Xfinity.com Summer is the time to drop the top on your convertible, take a road trip, blast some good tunes and enjoy the warm summer air. Unfortunately, summer is also the time when thieves like to steal cars. July and August are the top two [...]

At what point did Society “Cross The Line”?

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:16:16 +0000

At what point did Society “Cross The Line”? I’ve been a cop for over 20 years, and I’m sure Jim will agree with me, we’ve all seen crime trends come and go. Burglaries, identity theft, drugs, weapons violations, vehicle thefts, forgery, criminals are always looking for better, faster and less detectable ways of committing crimes. [...]

Episode #37 – CopTalk Podcast

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:55:26 +0000

In the News Cameras and the Police – More coming in the next show…. NY Protests In The News: http://www.azcentral.com/video/1150177012001 Phoenix Az brothel poses as church http://www.contracostatimes.com/weird-news/ci_18884594 Courts–Man sues white castle over booth size http://www.contracostatimes.com/weird-news/ci_18883879 burglar tries to claim reward money http://policelink.monster.com/news/articles/155535-off-duty-cop-dressed-as-clown-kills-teen-robber http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/jail-inmate-lack-of-porn-violates-u-s-constitution-1.223893 http://policelink.monster.com/news/articles/155485-didnt-expect-to-lose-finger-says-man-who-shot-off-wart http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/12/man-who-exposed-himself-t_n_958955.html#s359950&title=Daphne_Melin http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/15/gumby-theif-boss-joe-clokey-robbery-video_n_963507.html Gumby Robbery NJ police chief: Double-parking wife not above [...]

Making a Point about Lasers Illegal Use of Devices a Serious Crime

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:10:37 +0000

http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2011/september/laser_092611/laser_092611 What appears as a dot of light on the ground can illuminate an entire cockpit, disorienting a pilot or causing temporary blindness. | Watch Video Making a Point about Lasers Illegal Use of Devices a Serious Crime 09/26/11 Justin Stouder was aiming a laser pointer at a distant tower from his suburban St. Louis [...]

How Teens Smuggle Booze Under Your Nose

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:35:27 +0000

See how teens are fooling parents, teachers — even cops! And it’s so potent they’re getting drunk, sick and worse! The Defenders reveal the secret! http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/29237120/index.html

FBI Releases 2010 Crime Statistics

admin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:49:33 +0000

See the full release Download Printable Document Washington, D.C.—According to the figures released today by the FBI, the estimated number of violent crimes in 2010 declined for the fourth consecutive year. Property crimes also decreased, marking the eighth straight year that the collective estimates for these offenses declined. The 2010 statistics show that [...]

Mugshot of the week…….

admin — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:47:49 +0000

Caius Veiovisv has a lot on his mind … on his head … in his head? The "666" tattoo and horn piercing decorating this murder suspect’s nose come off as an understatement compared to the bulging round implants protruding from his skull in this unforgettable mugshot. The UK’s The Sun newspaper called the image, "one [...]

In Memory of 9/11…. Our book is $9.99

admin — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:30:02 +0000

The information is so important for people we are reducing the price for a week in memory of 9/11 and all that lost their lives. We are in no way saying the book can help prevent terrorist style attacks but the information in the book might help you stay alive when reacting to a major [...]

Episode #36 – CopTalk Podcast

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:29:13 +0000

Ask a Cop? If the police break down your door, do they have to pay for it? Can a cop browse my phone if I am arrested? If you are pulled over by a police officer, what is the minimum required level of compliance? Do passengers need to provide ID? Can they search your car? [...]

Ask a Cop?: Harassment………

admin — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:52:00 +0000

—–Original Message—– From: Syvonnza Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 4:39 AM To: info@coptalk.info Subject: Harassment. hello. I have a friend who is being harassed by an ex lover. She has smashed my friends car window but there weren’t any witnesses. She constantly calls my friend harassing her and threatening her. She scratched my friends new [...]

Episode #35 – CopTalk Podcast

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:06:17 +0000

Ask a Cop? How long can a cop follow me?: Thanks Sarah In colorado, how long can a cop follow you before turning on his lights if he says that your a danger to other people…should’t he pull you over right away? Ask a Cop? How Do You Handle Police Misconduct? Do off-duty police officers [...]

Ask a Cop?: What are my chances?

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:27:00 +0000

—–Original Message—– From: jesse Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 9:37 PM To: info@coptalk.info Subject: quick question hey there ill make this short and simple. I’m 19 want to become a police officer. charged at 17 for possession for the purpose to wit marijuana. 2 months from being off probation no breaches. was a daily marijuana [...]

Ask a Cop?: Hit & Run……

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:20:52 +0000

—–Original Message—– From: nina Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 9:29 PM To: info@coptalk.info Subject: pedestrian hit by car I live in Minnesota. I was at a stop light waiting for a car to go and I started to go and heard a thud (not a big one) I looked and I hit a guy. I [...]

Ask a Cop?–Window Tinting

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:34:19 +0000

—–Original Message—– From: Anneelizabeth Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 12:25 PM To: info@coptalk.info Subject: Window Tint My car is registered in North Carolina where I live and have a valid driver’s license. I received a summons for the window tint. I went to court and had a copy of my inspection that had been done [...]

Happy 4th of July…..

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:36:26 +0000

Well hopefully everyone had a safe 4th of July… We should be back next week with another show……

Graduation Day……. Teen Killer….

admin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:44:37 +0000

Graduation day can be one of the happiest and proudest moments a parent can have. But it can also be a tragic life changing experience. Many parents have been to their child’s high school graduation, shedding tears upon seeing their teen finally hit the milestone of adulthood by graduating from high school. But later that [...]

Identity Theft Tips and a Technical Fiasco…..

admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:54:42 +0000

Our latest show is at the bottom of that cloud somewhere! Seems we had a little technical problem with last week’s show. After having to skip several weeks, we put a great show together but unfortunately something on Brent’s computer malfunctioned and his voice was skipping and unintelligible. We always give Brent a bad time [...]

Trulia Crime Maps–Worth a look

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:35:29 +0000

Thou this might depress some its worth a look: http://www.trulia.com/crime/ Trulia Crime Maps

The Most Dangerous Cities in America

admin — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:22:10 +0000

by Douglas A. McIntyre, Michael B. Sauter and Charles B. Stockdale Wednesday, May 25, 2011 provided by Earlier this week, the FBI trumpeted the news that violent crime dropped 5.5% in 2010 while reported property crimes fell 2.8% during the depths of the worst economic slowdown since the Great Depression. The news, though, is far [...]

Teen daughter shoots dad with hunting bow, cops say

admin — Fri, 27 May 2011 01:31:02 +0000

15-year-old allegedly upset because her father grounded her and took her phone away TAHUYA, Washington — Police in Washington state have arrested a teenage girl for allegedly shooting her dad with an arrow after he took her cell phone away. Mason County detective William Adam said the man told officers that his 15-year-old daughter [...]

Total Crimes by Country

admin — Tue, 24 May 2011 22:08:00 +0000

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Mapping the 2010 US Census

admin — Sat, 21 May 2011 22:06:00 +0000

Mapping the 2010 US Census Browse population growth and decline, changes in racial and ethnic concentrations and patterns of housing development.

Child Predators – The Online Threat Continues to Grow

admin — Thu, 19 May 2011 22:04:09 +0000

“It’s an unfortunate fact of life that pedophiles are everywhere online,” said Special Agent Greg Wing. Child Predators The Online Threat Continues to Grow 05/17/11 It’s a recipe for trouble: naive teenagers, predatory adults, and a medium—the Internet—that easily connects them. In a new video blog, Executive Assistant Director Shawn Henry warns against the dangers [...]

Rescheduled Show: Moved to Next Monday

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 00:18:33 +0000

Sorry to all the listeners but we will be back next week… Keep us in the feed and look for the next show next week. Brent

Ask a Cop?: Go-Carts on the Street

admin — Sun, 15 May 2011 19:17:58 +0000

—–Original Message—– From: bob Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 6:44 AM To: info@coptalk.info Subject: is it legal to drive a 150cc powered go kart on the road without a license Here you go: From Ed: NO, unless you live in Az. Jk..They even have a few rules here. A street legal go kart and you [...]

Episode #34 – CopTalk Podcast

admin — Tue, 03 May 2011 03:42:33 +0000

Ask a Cop? Worst Part about being a Cop?: Thanks Matt I listen to your show regularly and really enjoy the wealth of knowledge that your team offers. Keep up the good work! I’ve worked my way through almost all of your episodes, and haven’t heard this question come up yet: For each of you, [...]

A Message from Comcast and Drugfree.org

admin — Sun, 01 May 2011 06:55:12 +0000

Comcast has been a long-time friend and supporter of The Partnership at Drugfree.org, a nonprofit that helps parents prevent, intervene in and find treatment for drug and alcohol use by their children. As a valued Comcast subscriber, we want to share important information with you to make sure that any important child in your life [...]

Calif. gangster’s tattoo of crime scene helps solve murder

admin — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:45:34 +0000

Anthony Garcia (Credit: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department) (CBS/AP) NORWALK, Calif. – When Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide investigator Kevin Lloyd was routinely looking through snapshots of tattooed gang members, he saw something that caught his eye – a crime scene he was familiar with. Anthony Garcia, a member of the Rivera-13 gang, had a [...]

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admin — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 05:04:28 +0000

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Episode #33 – CopTalk Podcast

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:17:33 +0000

Ask a Cop? False information: Thanks Nicolette My son was born in February of this year. His father & I have been together since before I got pregnant & are still together now. But there is a guy, that I have never had sex with, going around telling everyone that he is my son’s father. [...]

No Knock Warrants….

admin — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:13:44 +0000

As some follow up to last show here is some more information on No Knock Warrants: No-knock warrant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In the US, a no knock warrant is a warrant issued by a judge that allows law enforcement officers to enter a property without immediate prior notification of the residents, such as [...]

Episode #32 – CopTalk Podcast

admin — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:05:30 +0000

Ask a Cop? Kidnap: Thanks Vince What should you do if someone at gunpoint wants you to get in their car? First I’d like to say that I really do like your show and do appreciate all you do to keep us safe. Sometimes it’s hard to follow you, because amist all the joking, things get lost [...]

Episode #31 – CopTalk Podcast

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:37:28 +0000

Ask a Cop? Stolen Property From: Felicia A month ago my apartment was broken into and my ps3, xbox 360 and all the games were stolen. I recently walked past my neighbors window and saw all of my stolen things. What can I do? Our Reply: If it was an easily identifiable item than could [...]

National Alert Map

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:58:25 +0000

Stay up to date on the latest disasters worldwide with this new resource Click the image to go to the website or click here: http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/index2.php

Earthquake Kits and Supplies

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:18:47 +0000

Please take time in this aftermath of the Japan disaster to put together an earthquake kit so if this was to happen to us in the US – you could help be a solution vs. part of the problem. Here is a good list to start with: Also some links for staying up to date [...]

Long Beach Tells Teens To Pick Up Saggy Pants

admin — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:17:00 +0000

Long Beach Tells Teens To Pick Up Saggy Pants Call for ‘respect’ during Black History Month February 3, 2011 12:17 PM Repost from: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/02/03/long-beach-tells-teens-to-pick-up-saggy-pants/ (Getty Images) LONG BEACH (CBS) — City leaders want young people in Long Beach to do two things this February: pick ‘em up and keep ‘em up. Bishop William Ervin along [...]

Feds ‘Pinged’ Sprint GPS Data 8 Million Times Over a Year

admin — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:11:00 +0000

By Kim Zetter Repost from: http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/12/gps-data/ Sprint Nextel provided law enforcement agencies with customer location data more than 8 million times between September 2008 and October 2009, according to a company manager who disclosed the statistic at a non-public interception and wiretapping conference in October. The manager also revealed the existence of a previously undisclosed [...]

Episode #30 – CopTalk Podcast

admin — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:48:26 +0000

Ask a Cop?, Reader Questions: Texting and not paying attention…. Oakland, CA – Criminals following home shoppers and being robbed in the privacy of their home. How do we determine you are speeding? Ask a Cop? Working Radar at night… Subject: Running Radar Is it legal for the police to run radar on a 4 [...]

Two great ways to increase your online safety!

admin — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:08:04 +0000

http://www.getnetwise.org About GetNetWise What is GetNetWise? GetNetWise is a public service brought to you by Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help ensure that Internet users have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences. The GetNetWise coalition wants Internet users to be just "one click away" from the resources they need to [...]

Don’t Fall for Jury Duty Scam

admin — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:10:00 +0000

The Verdict: Hang Up Don’t Fall for Jury Duty Scam 06/02/06 The phone rings, you pick it up, and the caller identifies himself as an officer of the court. He says you failed to report for jury duty and that a warrant is out for your arrest. You say you never received a notice. To [...]

Ask a Cop?: State to State Violations….Borders..

admin — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:27:00 +0000

—–Original Message—– From: Zach Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 5:09 PM To: info@coptalk.info Subject: State to state enforcement of laws. Hi, My brother was recently pulled over in the state of Virginia for his window tint being too dark. However his car is registered in North Carolina. The cop checked the tint and said that [...]

Episode #29 – CopTalk Podcast

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:12:27 +0000

Window Tinting, Men that will not leave, traffic stop safety, right on red, possession, entrapment Reader Questions: Window Tinting: To: info@coptalk.info Subject: laws hi i was wondering if this is right i was pulled over on 1/11/11 by the local police department for window tint and i was ticketed a 125.00 fine but the tint [...]

America’s Five Most Miserable Cities

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:11:46 +0000

See all the details here: http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/americas-most-miserable-cities-2011.html No. 5 Sacramento, Calif. Photo: AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli No. 5: Sacramento, Calif. No state taxes $50,000 of income like California, with a rate of 9.55% for that middle-class tax bracket. Sacramento is a one-team sports town, and that team has been awful in recent years. The NBA’s Kings have [...]

Southwest US: Understanding the Gang Threat

admin — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:25:55 +0000

On the Southwest Border Understanding the Gang Threat – FBI 09/21/10 Mexican drug cartels run the billion-dollar trafficking operations that bring so much crime and violence to both sides of the Southwest border. But it’s street gangs that carry out the cartels’ dirty work of smuggling, extortion, and murder. Understanding the gangs—their structure, culture, and [...]

FBI: Disaster Squad

admin — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:23:44 +0000

The Disaster Squad Serving in the Worst of Times 06/24/10 The Disaster Squad helps ID victims through fingerprints, palm prints, and even footprints. When planes crash or natural disasters strike or terrorists attack, it’s often incredibly difficult to identify the remains of the victims. It requires special forensic expertise—as well as the ability to endure [...]