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News•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2017

WI Agency's Policy Requires Officers to "Exhaust" Other Options Before Using Guns

The Madison (WI) Police Department has updated its guide on the use of deadly force, instructing officers to exhaust other options before using a gun.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2017

Research Finds Mass Killings Are Not on the Rise

Research by a University of Illinois professor has revealed that contrary to what many people think, mass murders are not on the rise in the United States.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2017

Video: TN Firearms Instructor Accidentally Shot During Training

A Jackson (TN) Police Department Firearms Instructor who was injured when he was accidentally shot by another officer during training has been treated and released from Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, according to Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2017

Video: CA Bicycle Officer Hit by SUV, Critically Injured

A San Francisco bicycle officer was critically injured Wednesday around 12:30 p.m. when he was struck by an SUV. A suspect was taken into custody hours later.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2017

Details of How Buffalo Police Diver Died Begin to Emerge, Investigation Under Way

Officer Lehner was alone in the river during an underwater recovery training session when the tender cable that connected him to colleagues on land became snagged on an unknown object, three police sources said Wednesday.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2017

Iowa Volunteer Hired as Digital Forensics Specialist After Helping Solve Cold Case

Investigators were looking into the November 2012 mysterious disappearance of Cari Farver. She disappeared and was never seen again, but her family and friends kept receiving bizarre texts, emails and social media posts.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2017

Vievu Introduces Body-Worn Camera with Selectable Field of View and Auto Activation Capabilities

The Bluetooth-enabled LE5 camera boasts two industry firsts: a user-selectable field of view and USB-C connection, according to Vievu. The LE5 camera is fully configurable to capture 95 degrees, which replicates the human eye, a narrower 70 degrees for a focused view, or a wide-angle 120 degrees. The USB-C connection provides fast charging, high speed and its symmetrical and reversible design allows easy docking.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2017

Vigilant Solutions Introduces Ballistics Analysis Tool

BallisticSearch includes portable image capture hardware, cartridge case capture software and ballistics comparison technology. The solution enables agencies to quickly compare evidence from crime scenes to help generate more investigative leads, and potentially identify more suspects and the firearms they use.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2017

Vievu Introduces the ClipLock Universal Body-Worn Camera Mounting System

Based on input from law enforcement officers throughout the U.S., Safariland Vievu designed the ClipLock mounting system to allow officers to switch body-camera mounts without having to use any tools. By using this improved attachment system, officers now have more options when mounting their Safariland VIEVU body-worn camera. The ClipLock system can be used on anything from lighter-weight uniform shirts, to external armor carriers and heavier winter coats.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2017

Axon Creates New Public Evidence Submission Portal for U.S. Law Enforcement

With the increasing prevalence of photos and video recordings being captured on mobile devices, Axon Citizen enables law enforcement agencies to securely receive and manage community submissions relating to a specific crime.

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