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News•by Staff Writer•October 31, 2012

L.A. Councilman: 10,000 Cops Is 'Magic Illusion'

Councilman Paul Koretz told the Los Angeles Times a number somewhat lower than the "magic illusion of 10,000 officers" might make more fiscal sense and would still prioritize public safety.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 31, 2012

Former L.A. Mayor Launches Petition To Give Cops 401K Plans

Richard Riordan, Los Angeles' millionaire former mayor, plunged deeper into the fray over public pensions Friday, announcing he is finalizing language for a ballot initiative that would move newly hired workers into 401(k)-style plans and freeze retirement benefits for existing workers.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 30, 2012

New World Systems' Aegis Named Best New Public Safety Product

New World Systems' Aegis Decision Support and Dashboards has been named a "2012 Hot Product" by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and Public Safety Communications (PSC) magazine.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 29, 2012

FBI: Violent Crime Fell In 2011

Violent crimes and property crimes reported to police in 2011 fell 3.8% and 0.5% respectively, according to finalized FBI data released Monday. The report came in direct conflict with federal Bureau of Justice Statistics reporting that violent crime jumped by about 18%, and property crimes rose by 11% in 2011.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 26, 2012

Salt Lake City Officers To Get Body Cameras

Calling it the "wave of the future," Salt Lake City's police chief wants to start putting cameras on his officers.

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Products•October 26, 2012

Grant Assistance

Digital Ally is footing the bill to help you find and apply for funding and grants for video systems and LIDAR speed guns. Make sure you know about every funding source available.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 24, 2012

Arbitrator To Decide Phoenix Polyester Uniform Dispute

An arbitrator will hear a grievance from the Phoenix Police Department's patrol union objecting to a new uniform policy requiring more formal, polyester uniforms.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 23, 2012

Univ. of Michigan Combines Security Forces

The University of Michigan (UM) has reorganized its three major security programs into one unit—the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS)—after a report released Oct. 19 noted that the departments failed to cooperate effectively.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 17, 2012

Feds: Violent Crime Rises 18%, FBI Data Questioned

Violent crime rates across the U.S. jumped by about 18%, and property crimes rose by 11% between 2010 and 2011, according to a report released Wednesday by the federal Bureau of Justice Statistics.

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Articles•by Anthony C. Manzella•October 17, 2012

What Prosecutors Want You to Know

There are some prosecutors who still believe we do not have to prepare our law enforcement witnesses for trial testimony. I respectfully and vehemently disagree. Jurors no longer automatically trust law enforcement officers. So presentation matters.

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