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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2015

Video: Guard Killed in Marijuana Dispensary Burglary

An investigation was underway Tuesday morning after a security guard was shot and killed during an attempted robbery of an illegally operated medical marijuana dispensary in San Bernardino, Calif., the previous night.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 12, 2015

Florida Agency Using Faro 3D Crime Scene Scanners

Traditional scene analysis is a lengthy process, requiring hundreds of pictures, measurements and sketches. The new 3D scanners made by Faro can capture the entire scene in a fraction of the time.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 3, 2015

DNA Technology Cracks 1981 Cold Case in Minnesota

Law enforcement officials are still not sure how the body of 17-year-old Carolyn Lee Andrew ended up in a shallow grave in Duluth's Twin Ponds in 1981. But thanks to DNA technology, nearly 34 years later, authorities believe they've finally determined the identity of her killer.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 30, 2015

Michigan Officer Shot Investigating Domestic Dispute

A West Michigan police officer was shot Thursday while investigating a domestic assault complaint.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoJanuary 30, 2015

Missing 4-Year-old Boy

It's 03:50 in the morning when dispatch advises you to respond to a remotely located residence in reference to a missing 4-year-old boy. The mother had gotten up to go to the bathroom and noticed her son was not in his room and the front door was unlocked and open. She immediately called the police.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichJanuary 30, 2015

About Face: Facial Recognition

Imagine you are working a rape case and you're trying to identify the perpetrator. He posted a video of the crime and a profile picture of himself on online. You can use the image to search for the individual via Vigilant Solutions' FaceSearch facial recognition software.

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Articlesby Frank FernandezJanuary 30, 2015

Mobile Print ID

Though mobile fingerprint technology has been in use in law enforcement for nearly a decade, continued enhancements are making the technology viable for agencies of all sizes.

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ProductsJanuary 30, 2015

Exfil Ballistic Helmet

The Exfil Ballistic features a hybrid composite shell that yields increased strength and an optimal fit.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 30, 2015

MSAB Releases Lightweight, Portable Tablet for Rapid Data Extraction from Devices in the Field

Tablet offers a touchscreen interface based on MSAB’s XRY extraction engine. It enables users to perform logical data extractions in minutes. The speed that Tablet offers users coupled with the mobility it affords will allow for more rapid triage of data and actionable intelligence while in the field on its large 11-inch display. It also allows for customizable workflow configurations that enable administrators to structure access for a wide array of users for organizations of any size.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 26, 2015

Shot Albuquerque Officer Broke His Cover During Drug Sting

The undercover Albuquerque PD officer who was shot by a lieutenant earlier this month broke his cover and revealed himself as a police officer to a drug trafficking suspect that had produced a pellet gun, which looked like a real firearm.

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