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NYPD Says FCC's Public Safety Broadband Network Plan Falls Short

February 25, 2010

The New York Police Department's Deputy Chief Charles Dowd called the FCC's plan "a red herring," because it doesn't give first-responders the kind of access that's needed during a crisis.

L.A. County Sheriff Releases Motorcycle Evaluation

February 19, 2010

Police riders evaluated five 2009/2010 model year motorcycles from Harley-Davidson, Honda, and BMW.

How To 'Hot Rod' Your Police Shotgun

February 10, 2010

The phrases "gun smithing" and "shotguns" may not immediately associate themselves in your mind. You may be more likely to take your 1911 pistol or rifle in for some custom work. Yet several specialists have carved out a niche delivering scatterguns that deliver higher performance.

H&K Is Developing Two More Patrol Carbines

January 27, 2010

When POLICE Magazine caught up with Heckler & Koch at SHOT Show 2010, a company rep gave us a few preliminary details about its MR rifles that should be available to law enforcement for testing and evaluation later this year.

San Jose Officers Begin Using Head-Mounted Cameras

January 14, 2010

The San Jose Police Department became the first law enforcement agency in the country to deploy head-mounted video cameras on officers during a pilot program started late last year. The department implemented the new TASER AXON and Evidence.com system.

LAPD Selects BMW For Motor Patrol

January 7, 2010

The department is now taking delivery of the last of the 100 R1200 RT-P 2009 sport touring motorcycles, and will shift away from the Harley-Davidson cruisers that have been a staple of one of the nation's largest motor patrol units.

How to Become a Police Helicopter Pilot

December 30, 2009

Read this how-to guide for sworn officers in larger departments who dream of one day joining their agency's airborne unit.

Glock Will Bring Gen 4 Pistols to 2010 SHOT Show

December 17, 2009

So far, most of the online chatter about Glock's introduction of a "next-gen" line of pistols at the SHOT Show has been about ergonomics.

Watching Over Baby Jesus

December 9, 2009

To help catch nativity vandals, BrickHouse Security is offering GPS tracking devices that can be installed on Baby Jesus, wise men, or other figurines.

Texas Dealer Offers 400hp Dodge Challenger Patrol Car

December 7, 2009

One enterprising Chrysler dealer in Dallas is offering a custom "special service" version of the re-introduced Dodge Challenger muscle car for patrol that should put Texas-sized fear into the hearts and minds of traffic violators.

Remington May Bring 1911 Pistol To 2010 SHOT Show

December 1, 2009

The company best known for its pervasive Model 870 shotgun is testing a 1911-type pistol that may be ready to be introduced at the SHOT Show in January.

Michigan State Police Release 2010 Vehicle Test Results

November 16, 2009

The Michigan State Police driving unit has released the results from the evaluation of the 2010 models of the most widely used patrol vehicles. The 2010 Dodge Charger is a top performer.

Municipal Surveillance Lessons For LE

November 10, 2009

Municipal surveillance enabled by CCTV cameras, fingerprint readers and fiber-optics systems are helping two Texas law enforcement agencies identify suspects while solving crimes.

L.A. County Sheriff Tests 2010 Patrol Vehicles

October 26, 2009

Each year, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department pushes the new crop of patrol vehicles to their limit at a California speedway, as part of an annual performance and safety evaluation.

Motor Officers Compete To Become 'Top Gun' Rider

October 8, 2009

An annual California police motorcycle skills competition drew almost 500 officers to a sun-drenched parking lot lining the Huntington Beach sand to compete for top-rider honors, train on patterns of neatly arranged orange cones and share a few moments of levity.

Detroit Cops Use OnStar For Stolen Vehicle Recovery

October 2, 2009

GM's OnStar is perhaps best known for providing turn-by-turn navigation and hands-free calls. But how about using it to recover a stolen vehicle?

Pittsburgh PD Uses Text Messaging During G-20 Protest

October 1, 2009

Part of the story of how the department kept protests from getting too unruly can be told by explaining a new text-messaging technology to share information about protester activities instantly within its own command structure, as well as with outside agencies.

Putting a Face to a Name

September 18, 2009

As patrol officers know all too well, drivers they pull over may not give them a truthful answer about their identity, especially if a bench warrant has been issued. Obtaining a photo can help get positive identification.

In-Car Video System Captures Sergeant's Harrowing Encounter

September 17, 2009

Sgt. Matthew Davidson was grazed by the 200-pound wheel that broke free from an 18-wheel big rig, as he watched a motorist change the tire of his pickup truck alongside the Fred Hartman Bridge east of Houston.

Michigan State Police To Test 2010 Patrol Vehicles

September 3, 2009

The Michigan State Police's driving unit will evaluate the 2010 models of patrol cars, motorcycles and SUVs later this month and post the performance results on its website in early October, according to the unit's Lt. Keith Wilson.

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