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Agile Interoperable Solutions Introduces Two New Solutions for Multi-Agency Communications

The company says CORE provides seamless, efficient, and secure communications between multiple parties/agencies. Housed in a portable, rugged enclosure, CORE is a complete solution combining hardware, software and mobile applications. CORE can be transported in any SUV and is typically deployed and ready to meet the communications needs of the organizations to be supported within 15 minutes of arrival on scene.

March 8, 2018

Housed in a portable, rugged enclosure, CORE is a complete solution combining hardware, software and mobile applications. CORE can be transported in any SUV and is typically deployed and ready to meet the communications needs of the organizations to be supported within 15 minutes of arrival on scene. (Photo: AIS)

Public Safety Dive Teams Display, Demo JW Fishers Equipment at Association Conference

The Washington County (MN) Water Recovery Unit demonstrated the capabilities of its JW Fishers ROV (remote operated vehicle) to public safety dive agencies at the Midwest Public Safety Divers Association Conference.

March 5, 2018

The JW Fishers ROV is equipped with sector scanning sonar (SCAN-650), which assists with search operations in low-visibility search operations. (Photo: JW Fishers)

Point Blank Enterprises Offers Covert Surveillance Using Truck Toolboxes

Point Blank Enterprises' new IRIS Covert Toolbox Surveillance System is made to be easily installed in any pickup truck in minutes. Once installed, the system can be started with a single "On" button and fully operated using a mobile phone or laptop from anywhere via Wi-Fi or cellular.

March 5, 2018

Point Blank Enterprises' new IRIS Covert Toolbox Surveillance System is made to be easily installed in any pickup truck in minutes. (Photo: Point Blank Enterprises)

Two Technologies Introduces Ultra-Rugged, All-in-One Handheld Computer

The N5Z1 has the same IP65 rating, hot-swappable battery and ultra-rugged all-in-one solution as its predecessor, the N5. The N5 units are currently being used throughout the U.S. as a go-to solution for parking enforcement and E-Citations for moving violations.

March 4, 2018

Chicago Police Department Purchases 400 Axon Body-Worn Cameras; Now Fully Deployed

The Chicago PD began equipping officers with Axon Body 2 cameras in 2015. The agency has now deployed around 7,000 cameras backed by Axon's digital evidence management solution, Evidence.com.

March 4, 2018

Brazos County Sheriff’s Office is First Local Agency in Texas to Subscribe to FirstNet

“It’s absolutely thrilling to have a dedicated public safety broadband network,” says Brazos County Sheriff Chris Kirk. “We’re still doing the same job. But with FirstNet, we can do it even better and faster than before. We have all the information we need at our fingertips, backed by the connectivity needed to access it. And most importantly, it keeps our deputies out in the neighborhoods, so we can spend more time serving Brazos County.”

March 4, 2018

PowerDMS’ Public-Facing Documents Increases Transparency and Trust for Law Enforcement Agencies

This add-on feature for the software’s Policy module gives designated users the ability to publish policies and other critical content to their agency’s website for members of the community to view and download.

March 3, 2018

JW Fishers Gives Out Underwater Metal Detector as Prize

JW Fishers Mfg. held a drawing for a chance to win a top-performing SAR-1 underwater metal detector used by law enforcement agencies and military units worldwide. One lucky winner was picked from over 200 entries.

March 1, 2018

JW Fishers SAR-1 underwater metal detector in use (Photo: JW Fishers)

MX908 Responds to the Fentanyl Crisis with New Drug Hunter Mode

MX908TM leverages high-pressure mass spectrometry TM to deliver dramatically enhanced sensitivity and broader threat category coverage.

March 1, 2018

IWCE 2018 Announces Keynote Presentations

Thaddeus Arroyo, CEO, AT&T Business; Michael Poth, CEO, FirstNet; and Michael Maiorana, SVP, Public Sector, Verizon Enterprise Solutions will deliver keynote addresses at International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) 2018, an annual event for communications technology professionals.

February 28, 2018

IWCE 2018 to Host Communications Technology Professionals at Comprehensive Education Program

International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has announced its 2018 conference program, which is tailored to critical communications technology professionals who want to receive the latest developments, trends and technology in wireless communications.

February 27, 2018

Blue Line Innovations Launches 360-Degree K-9 Camera

Blue Line Innovations LLC has announced the release of the K-9 360, which the company calls the world’s first 360-degree body camera designed for law enforcement and military K-9 use.

February 27, 2018

Blue Line Innovations' K-9 360 is a 360-degree body camera designed for law enforcement and military K-9 use. (Photo: Blueline Innovations)

Axon CEO Rick Smith Relinquishes Salary for 10-Year Performance Plan

For the award to fully vest, Axon's market cap would have to grow ten-fold from recent levels to $13.5 billion, and key revenue and profitability goals would also have to be achieved.

February 27, 2018

Time Lag on School's Video Misled Broward County Responders into Believing Shooter was Still on Scene

The video images were “delayed 20 minutes and nobody told us that,” said Coral Springs Police Chief Tony Pustizzi.

February 22, 2018

LAPD Draft Policy Calls for Quick Release of Body Camera Videos

Under the proposed plan, the LAPD would also begin to release some video shot by cameras in patrol cars and on drones – and video collected from private security cameras and bystanders.

February 21, 2018

Louisville Plans to Use Drones to Respond to Gunshots

Louisville wants to try out the concept of sending self-routing drones to fly to the scene of a possible shooting first to determine who fired the weapon or identify a false alarm.

February 20, 2018

Chicago Using Los Angeles-Style Predictive Policing Technology to Reduce Murder Rate

The lab’s job: to help build and operate Strategic Decision Support Centers, where officers and civilian analysts monitor gunshot detectors, surveillance cameras and other data to pinpoint where crimes occur and where they might happen next.

February 9, 2018

Panasonic Releases Upgraded Toughbook 20

A new optional magstripe reader will add a much-requested feature to the Toughbook 20’s toolset. For law enforcement officers, this allows for a quick, in-field reading of driver’s licenses, making their work safer and faster than ever before.

February 9, 2018

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