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California Man Kills Wife, 4 Others Before Killing Himself

A man reportedly killed his wife and four others before turning the gun on himself in an agricultural town in central California.

September 13, 2018

7 NYPD Officers Arrested in Alleged Prostitution, Gambling Operation

Seven officers with the New York Police Department are accused of prostitution, corruption, and misconduct charges in connection with an illegal gambling and prostitution ring in Brooklyn and Queens.

September 13, 2018

Washington Officers Cleared of Wrongdoing in Non-Fatal OIS of Armed Man

The Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that two law enforcement officers were justified in shooting a man who was wielding a bolt-action rifle in March.

September 11, 2018

Apple Says it Will Begin Training Law Enforcement in Digital Forensics

Apple said in the letter that the company is "developing an online training module for police that mirrors Apple's current in-person training."

September 7, 2018

U.S., 4 Other Nations Call for Lawful Access to Encrypted Mobile Device Data

Following officials’ annual meeting, known as the Five Country Ministerial (FCM), it was agreed there is an “increasing gap” between the ability of police to access data and the ability to “acquire and use the content of that data” in the courts. Nations complained end-to-end encryption—used in apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram—is also used by terrorists and criminals.

September 5, 2018

The Challenge of Cryptocurrencies

A decade ago cryptocurrencies were nothing more than curiosities for computer geeks. Now they are going legitimate, but despite all of the moves toward legitimacy, cryptocurrencies remain the favored money for criminal activity online.

September 4, 2018

Bitcoins, although called 'coins,' are not objects, merely lines of encrypted data. (Photo: Getty Images)

Exclusive Police Survey: Body Cameras

Body cameras have become so important in contemporary law enforcement in a very short time that of the readers who responded that they are using them, 81% said they were required to use them by their agency. That puts these devices in the same category as uniforms and radios and duty guns.

September 4, 2018

For many law enforcement agencies, body cameras have improved evidence capture and strengthened officer response. (Photo: Leonard Ortiz/The Orange County Register via ZUMA Wire)

Handling Suspects’ Claims of Insanity During Interrogation

Using the mnemonic "INSANITY," PNCLIS (pronounced "Pin-clis") incorporates eight essential elements to assist law enforcement with collecting and documenting information about a suspect's thought processes at and around the time of an offense.

September 4, 2018

The primary purpose of interview and interrogation is to secure the suspect's narrative about their alleged role in the offense. (Photo: Getty Images)

Rapid DNA System

From buccal (cheek) swabs to crime scene evidence, the the ANDE Rapid DNA system is designed to get results in less than two hours.

September 1, 2018

According to the company, ANDE is the first and only Rapid DNA system to be granted FBI NDIS approval under their new standards. Photo: ANDE

Cost-Effective Drone Solutions Can Help Police Save Lives

As drone-powered missions continue to have significant impact on the positive outcomes of law enforcement situations, users shouldn’t have to choose a $1,500 consumer drone because of a fear of flying a product which is priced 20 times higher.

September 1, 2018

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Customs Agents Use New Facial Recognition Technology to Nab Impostor at Airport

It was just the third day of operation for a new facial comparison biometric system now being used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Washington Dulles International Airport when a man presenting a French passport was discovered to in fact be from Republic of Congo.

August 31, 2018

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Texas Officer Who Pointed Gun at Kids Cleared of Wrongdoing

In the July 5 incident Officer Jose Rios was attempting to effect the arrest of two juveniles when he was surrounded by a number of other juveniles who closed in on him as they shouted taunts. The incident was captured on cell phone video, which quickly went viral on social media.

August 31, 2018

Mobile Technology 2018

Use these high-tech tools to enhance your capabilities on duty when rolling in your mobile office.

August 31, 2018

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Panel Says Baltimore Detective Thought Murdered Killed Himself, Case Still Open

Among the evidence: The gun barrel was in contact with Suiter's head when the fatal shot was fired. Nobody else's DNA was found on his weapon. Blood spatter was found inside the right-handed detective's right shirt cuff, indicating his hand and arm were in a high position when the shot was fired.

August 30, 2018

Baltimore police are still searching for the killed of Detective Sean Suiter. An independent review board says he killed himself. (Photo: Baltimore PD)

Baton Rouge PD Adopts New Policy for Faster Release of OIS Videos

Baton Rouge police announced their Public Release of Critical Incident Recordings policy, which creates a protocol for the review of any recordings from critical incidents involving an officer and requires a decision from the police chief within 12 days about its public release.

August 22, 2018

3 Philly Officers Injured, Suspect Killed During Warrant Operation

The officer who was hit by the car suffered an injury to his right knee. Two other officers also were injured at the scene, but how they were hurt was unclear. All three officers were in stable condition at a local hospital.

August 21, 2018

Genetec Clearance Now Enables Easy Upload of Video from Phones

The new Genetec Clearance feature is designed to make it easy for the general public and private businesses to contribute to crime-solving efforts by sharing relevant video and photos from their cell phones and surveillance systems with law enforcement agencies.

August 17, 2018

Genetec's new 'File Request' feature helps businesses, security guards, and bystanders to share digital evidence with investigators. Photo: Genetec

No One in Custody Over Chicago's Weekend Shootings, 12 Murders

"I think it is disheartening that we are at Tuesday after the weekend we had without anyone being charged," Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx told the Tribune in a phone interview. "The feeling that people can do this with impunity makes the work that much more difficult."

August 8, 2018

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