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New Megan’s Law Changes Affect Cops' and Citizens’ Ability to Track Sex Offenders

Changes in Megan's Law will mean less information on the Internet about some sex offenders, but law enforcement agencies can inform the public about a particular offender if they deem it necessary.

November 16, 2005

Megan’s Law Website Now Accepts Feedback

California’s sex offender registry Website recently added a feature that allows users to report information to help law enforcement keep its records up to date.

April 7, 2005

When Is a Death Sentence Not a Death Sentence?

Even with appeals, Jesse Timmendequas should have been scragged, toe-tagged, and bagged long before the Y2K celebrations.

January 31, 2008

Ohio Man Charged with Plotting Mass Shooting of College Women

Tres Genco, 21, of Hillsboro, Ohio, allegedly plotted to commit a hate crime, namely, a plan to shoot students in sororities at a university in Ohio. He was arrested by federal agents Wednesday.

July 22, 2021

Steven Seagal: Lawman

In his movies, Steven Seagal usually plays a special agent or cop with martial-arts skills who, when pushed to the edge by baddies, responds with deadly force. Turns out, Seagal knows more about law enforcement that we thought. For the past two decades, he's been working as a fully commissioned deputy with the Jefferson Parish (La.) Sheriff's Office. Here are a few images from his new police reality show, "Steven Seagal: Lawman," which debuts Dec. 2 on A&E. Images courtesy of A&E.

November 20, 2009

For almost 20 years, Seagal has been working as a fully commissioned deputy who goes out on patrol with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana. The show credits Seagal as an expert marksman who has worked with their SWAT team during firearms training.

Spokeo for Law Enforcement

Spokeo for Law Enforcement is an investigative search tool for law enforcement. The platform connects investigators to over 12 billion records.

October 12, 2017

Law Enforcement Software

Now that computers have become commonplace in law enforcement vehicles, the depth and breadth of software for the police market has ballooned. A wide variety of enterprise and standalone products are now available to help officers identify threats, manage case information, administer and schedule personnel, and perform just about any other public safety duty.

January 6, 2010

Known best for its computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software, New World Systems has also entered the records management market with Aegis RMS. The software allows offi cers and staff to streamline processes, easily perform inquiries, and automatically merge field reports. Aegis RMS provides powerful tools for both investigators and command staff, including analysis of statistical data, crime mapping, crime analysis, and ways to identify under served populations.

Law Enforcement Software 2014

There's now a computer application to assist with just about every task in law enforcement.

November 26, 2014

MIR (Mobile Incident Reporting) Systems is dedicated to making it easier for officers in the field to interact with dispatch, manage reports, and communicate with supervisors. MIR software was designed to look and function as easily as a smartphone app and operates on the company's durably designed Mobile Tablets. Using MIR tablets, officers can take high-def video and images, and the software will automatically attach the video or image to the incident report and classify itself in the report as evidence. Voice recognition allows an officer to dictate reports in minutes. Officers can also use the tablets to stream live video back to their supervisors.

Specialty Vehicles for Law Enforcement

June 30, 2000

EyeNX LawVision

LawVision, an in-car digital video and audio solution for public safety agencies, enables police departments to efficiently update their existing analog vehicle systems with the latest digital technology without having to invest in expensive new hardware. EyeNx provides the software that improves the productivity of the existing in-car equipment regardless of its age. The system also eliminates the VCR that sits in the trunk of the squad car, increasing useable trunk space.

November 30, 2005

Nebraska Lawmaker Proposes Law to Ban School Resource Officers

Nebraska State Senator Ernie Chambers—the longest-serving state senator in the history of the Cornhusker State—has introduced legislation that would ban law enforcement officers from patrolling school halls.

February 18, 2019

Law Enforcement Software 2013

Public safety computing tools are now available for desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. The following is a look at some of the products that were released before the IACP conference.

January 2, 2014

The new Collision Reporting tool from Appriss was developed to help law enforcement agencies determine traffic trouble spots so they can be eliminated or their toll can be mitigated. User Col. Steve Wagner, chief deputy of the Hendricks County (Ind.) Sheriff’s Office, says the software has “vastly improved” the agency’s ability to collect, submit, and analyze crash data.

Law Enforcement Software: 2012

Whether agencies want to give field officers mobile crimefighting tools or better manage ongoing cases, these new and updates offereings from law enforcement software vendors will handle the job at hand. Photos courtesy of companies.

November 8, 2012

Ocean Systems' ClearID v2.0 Workflow consists of more than 20 image clarification filters and a tabbed workflow interface that guides you through the image clarification process and automated scripts. Integrated color preview windows and slider bars help you find the optimal settings for clarifying your image evidence. When done processing your evidence, simply run the integrated verification report, which will store all your settings and hashed layers in an easy-to-read document.

Steiner Law Enforcement Binoculars

February 28, 2002

Law Enforcement Shooting Stars Tournament

The Law Enforcement Shooting Stars (L.E.S.S.) Tournament offers $80,000 in prizes. The two-day event will showcase top shooters in law enforcement from across the country in a unique demonstration of elite shooting skills, precision accuracy, and undisputed technique. Read the full story here.

May 17, 2012

Video Less Tourney

Law Enforcement Field Training Solution

Vector Solutions

Vector Solutions simplifies how law enforcement agencies manage their FTO programs. With Vector Solutions, you can deliver and track online or in-person training, manage policy distribution, and document daily observation reports for every member in your department.

April 1, 2021

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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Maintenance Fund Act Signed Into Law

The Senate approved H.R. 2107, "The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Maintenance Fund Act," and now President Bush has signed the bill into law.

November 15, 2006

Judge Supports Ore. Assisted Suicide Law

A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Justice Department lacks the authority to overturn an Oregon law that allows physician-assisted suicides, the only law of its kind in the nation.

April 16, 2002

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