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City of Lakeland, Fla., Chooses Genetec Technology to Improve Security

The City of Lakeland in Florida has recently standardized its security operations with Genetec Security Center, a unified security platform that combines video surveillance, access control, and automatic license plate recognition systems into one central monitoring and management platform.

August 4, 2015

Salt Lake City PD's Meth Initiative

Salt Lake City PD created the Methamphetamine Initiative, which brings together more than 30 public and private agencies to address drug rehab and meth-related property crimes, enhanced prosecution, environmental hazards and, of course, child endangerment issues.

June 30, 2006

Lakewood PD Identifies Four Officers In Coffeehouse Shooting

Sgt. Mark Renninger and three other patrol officers were killed by the gunman. One officer reached the shop's doorway and returned fire, wounding the assailant.

November 28, 2009

Lakewood officers killed Sunday were identified as (clockwise, from upper left) Tina Griswold, Ronald Owens, Greg Richards and Mark Renninger. Photos via Lakewood PD

Salt Lake City PD Rape Data to Go Online

Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank put forward his "Code R Kit Project," which would post online information on 625 rape cases but would protect the identity of victims.

April 16, 2014

Salt Lake City and Birmingham PDs Select Evidence.com for Digital Asset Management

TASER International announced today that the Salt Lake City Police Department and the Birmingham Police Department have selected Evidence.com to securely store and manage all of the digital evidence from their AXON body cameras and other digital devices. Both departments secured a five-year subscription with Evidence.com in the third quarter of 2014.

October 14, 2014

Flashlights

Duty lights have gone through numerous evolutions over the course of the last decade. We have seen the once standard one-size-fits-all flashlight morph into mission and unit specific lights.

December 28, 2010

The BlackHawk Legacy L6P's polymer body arrives with big checkers for a good purchase in various conditions with or without gloves. Photo courtesy of BlackHawk.

Salt Lake City PD to use Spillman Software to Get Data from Three States

The Salt Lake City Police Department is partnering with Spillman Technologies to access data collected by other public safety agencies throughout Utah, Idaho, and Nevada.

December 9, 2009

Orion Flares

Orion Safety Products, Inc.

You are most vulnerable when you exit your cruiser. Independent research has proven that deploying flares in conjunction with a police cruiser light bar creates the largest safety zone, protecting officers, equipment, and civilians on scene.

April 23, 2015

360 Flashlight

Synergy Light's 360 flashlight can effectively illuminate a whole room without the user needing to hold it. This device projects light in a 360-degree pattern to evenly light up hundreds of square feet.

December 5, 2016

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Powerful Flashlights

Law enforcement officers can now choose from a variety of high-lumen flashlights to help illuminate dark alleys, vehicles, or rooms. These lights can improve officer safety by revealing threats, and assist in searches for trace evidence in low-light scenarios. Photos courtesy of vendors.

December 19, 2012

The TPT R7 NiMH Rechargable Full-Size Duty Flashlight from 5.11 Tactical features an intelligent switch that allows you to pick one of three modes: high, low, and strobe. On high, it puts out 504 lumens and 17,467 candela for 5.5 hours. On low, the TPT R7 has an output of 182 lumens, and the strobe mode puts out the full 504 lumens. Tested to ANSI FL1 standard, the light features a polymer PC/ABS body, NiMH (full D) rechargeable batteries, Cree XM-L LED technology, and a regulated circuit for maximum output. It comes complete with a three D battery pack, charging cradle, and both AC and DC connectors. List Price is $169.99.

Warrior Flashlight

PowerTac, which is located in Hillsborough, N.C., brings you the ultimate lighting device with cutting-edge technology, exceptional craftsmanship, and unparalleled performance.

June 13, 2012

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Alpha Flashlight

Elzetta Design's Alpha flashlight joins the Bravo and Charlie in the company's line of weapon-grade modular flashlights. New Elzetta Alpha flashlights are the smallest Elzetta has produced.

July 30, 2014

Spirit Lake (ID) PD Shows Support for All Female Officers on International Women's Day

In recognition of International Women's Day 2018, the Spirit Lake (ID) Police Department posted a video to show support for "ALL of the courageous women who are a part of the thin blue line." More Here.

March 8, 2018

In recognition of International Women's Day 2018, the Spirit Lake (ID) Police Department posted a video to show support for 'ALL of the courageous women who are a part of the thin blue line.'

Flash-Bang

Law Enforcement Technologies

New Flash-Bang stun devices from Law Enforcement Technologies create a safer, less violent explosion than traditional devices. Instead of igniting, the aluminum powder particles in the grenade are propelled outward in a cloud when exposed to oxygen in the air. This approach lowers the pressure in the immediate area of the explosion, making injuries less likely and decreasing the risk of accidental fires. The devices are also reusable.

September 30, 2002

Bones Flashlight

As the name implies, Elzetta's Bones is a bare-bones flashlight designed for excellent performance and durability and with a lower price point.

December 5, 2016

Pp Elzetta Bones

Flashlight Technology

To the casual observer, a discussion of "flashlight technology" seems like gilding the lily. You push a button, a light comes on; you push it again, the light goes off. Today, our flashlights use a wide variety of power sources and types of illumination, and generally cost a lot more than the $1.98 one would pay for a two-cell light at the hardware store.

June 12, 2011

Photo: iStockphoto.com.

Duty Flashlights

So what makes a good duty light? It all depends on what you want to use it for. Obviously, you want it to illuminate an area or areas, but there are other considerations.

April 30, 2009

First-Light USA Liberator

OC Spray Flashlight

Now in use by the U.S. Air Force, Tigerlight is a flashlight that can also be used to deploy pepper spray. With Tigerlight, an officer has immediate access to pepper spray while a suspect only sees a flashlight. This combination tool also leaves an officer’s other hand free to grab his gun if necessary.

September 30, 2004

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