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Articlesby Christopher L. McFarlinMarch 8, 2016

ECDs and Use-of-Force Law

A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which applies to five states, emphasizes the use of TASERs as tools for protection, not for compelling compliance.

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Articlesby Greg MeyerMarch 7, 2016

A Revolution in Use-of-Force Policy and Training?

A battle is brewing among law enforcement leadership organizations about whether and how to change police use-of-force policy and training to be kinder and gentler.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2016

N.J. Police Can Now Use Stun Guns in More Situations

North Jersey law enforcement officials praised new guidelines Thursday that give officers broader discretion in deciding when to deploy stun guns, while a leading civil rights organization criticized them as giving too much power to police.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2016

Police Use of Baton Down Since Rodney King Incident 25 Years Ago

When the video of Los Angeles police officers beating Rodney G. King shocked the world 25 years ago, the baton quickly became a symbol of law enforcement abuse.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2016

Video: LAPD Offers Inside Look at Police Shooting Investigations, Training

LAPD tactics are under scrutiny as the department reviews last year's rise in crime and how officers responded. On Wednesday, members of the media had a front-row view of training at the Davis Academy in Granada Hills, CA.

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 2, 2016

De-Escalation Training: Learning to Back Off

De-escalation training is not new nor innovative. The philosophy behind the training is that officers need to take every opportunity to slow down a situation when possible.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2016

Super Bowl 50 Host Assisted by GPS Logic Mobile Data Systems

As preparations for hosting Super Bowl 50 got underway, Santa Clara County, CA, turned to GPS Logic Mobile Data Systems to assure a network of emergency vehicles with automated vehicle location, data capture and exchange technologies.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoFebruary 29, 2016

How to Choose a Helicopter for Your Agency

If you're considering purchasing a helicopter for your agency, here are some topics you need to explore in your journey toward achieving flight operations.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2016

AngelTrax Debuts New Driver Behavior Feature of MotoTrax

AngelTrax, a mobile video surveillance provider, recently debuted a powerful new tool for fleets of any size - the new MotoTrax Driver Behavior feature, designed specifically to help fleet managers instantly identify their riskiest drivers in real time.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2016

71% of Chicago PD Exam Applicants Are Minorities After Outreach

An unprecedented outreach campaign to diversify the Chicago Police Department has attracted 14,200 applicants for the April 16 police exam — and of those, 29% are African-American and 39% are Hispanic.

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