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What to Do When Hackers Strike Police Websites

JZacharias — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:17:43 +0000

When a hack happens, don’t wait for the feds to come calling. Agencies must jump into action immediately.

PHOTO Sklathill

Retired El Paso County (Texas) Officer Reflects on 40+ Years in Public Service

NReino — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:52:03 +0000

Among other things, he reflects on the technological advances that have aided in police investigations.

Law Enforcement Agencies Share Assets from Pot Bust

NReino — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:19:13 +0000

Five organizations are sharing more than $1.2 million to finance new technology and equipment.

Making a List …

JZacharias — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:44:09 +0000

Gifts for the LEO in your life.

Apple's New Siri Gives Law Enforcement Another Task

NReino — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:45:14 +0000

Talking to Siri is OK, but touching it is the same as texting while driving.

Digital Combat System

JZacharias — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:35:58 +0000

The Digital Police Combat System prepares officers for the streets and raises the bar for firearms simulation technology.

The control panel can change aspects of instruction.

Owning the Night

JZacharias — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:26:12 +0000

A review of Flir’s H-Series thermal imager.

Flir H-Series Thermal Imaging Camera

Personal Mobile Devices

JZacharias — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:18:52 +0000

The issues surrounding officer cell phone use.

San Francisco Police Help Search for Lost iPhone

NReino — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:38:55 +0000

Four plainclothes officers accompanied two Apple investigators who searched a home for the iPhone prototype.

Gimme Five

JZacharias — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:09:28 +0000

The top five considerations when buying an in-car video system.

Making the Rounds

JZacharias — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:23:28 +0000

IACP’s LIEM has a lot on offer, and we took the time to find some of the good stuff. Here it is.

Paying the Piper

JZacharias — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:31:50 +0000

Innovative buying methods can help agencies get the tech they need.

Efforts to Restrict DUI Checkpoint App Doubles Sales

BCarey — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:47:45 +0000

Senators ask app makers to to stop sales.

National Cell Phone Emergency Alert System to Launch in New York, D.C.

BCarey — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:16:04 +0000

Alert would show up on the phone's front screen.

Chicago Officials Defend Cameras After ACLU Report

BCarey — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:11:57 +0000

ACLU called for a full review of the system.

Doughnut Chain Picks its Police Officer of The Year

BCarey — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:10:22 +0000

"Everything we do is a team effort," Merce said. "The real heroes are the ones on the street."

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Using Social Media to Crack Big Cases

BCarey — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:08:19 +0000

Suspects post incriminating photos.

By studying the Facebook snapshot, Lt. Wilson said he was able to gather that the alligator was killed out of season, that the creature was too small for harvest and harvested by shooting, which he said is illegal. (ABCActionNews photo)

In Wake Of September 11, Chicago Officer Fights Crime With Computer Skills

BCarey — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:43:11 +0000

After a lot of soul-searching, he decided to become a cop.

Citywide Surveillance

JZacharias — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:36:55 +0000

7 tips for implementing a closed-circuit television citywide surveillance system based on the experiences of the Clovis (Calif.) Police Department

Citywide surveillance

The cameras installed at the Clovis skate park allow dispatchers to provide police officers responding to calls for service with real-time information and greater on-scene awareness. Photos courtesy Clovis PD

Data Afield

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Cincinnati Police Department broadens scope of LPR technology.

Cincinnati is moving forward with plans to serve as an LPR hub for up to 50 agencies.

Cincinnati is using LPR extensively, and it’s making a difference in the ability to address crime.

Electronic Evolution

JZacharias — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:04:44 +0000

Police organizations must move toward adopting eMCM systems with IT resources in mind.

Deliberate Developments

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0000

National Institute of Justice & the International Association of Chiefs of Police have stepped up to help agencies sort through the technological challenges.

Keeping Track

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Budgetary constraints provide further reason to reexamine your data tracking & storage protocols.

store and handle evidence

How you store and handle evidence is critical to your department’s success in pursuing investigations. store and handle evidence

Driving Forces in Simulation

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

An impressive range of driving simulators is now available to law enforcement, and it will continue to grow.

FAAC Vehicle Interactive Pursuit-5 (VIP-5)

FAAC Vehicle Interactive Pursuit-5 (VIP-5) FAAC Vehicle Interactive Pursuit-5 (VIP-5)

LPR's Heavy Hitters

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

LPR, which is capable of gathering and checking plate numbers hundreds of times faster than an officer could, is one of the most power¬ful force multipliers ever offered to law enforcement.