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News•by Staff Writer•February 28, 2003

Maryland Changes Amber Alert Signs

When Maryland's first AMBER Alert was released two weeks ago, many thought the message was related to terrorist activity, not child abduction.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 19, 2003

London Police Hire First Transsexual Officer

The London Metropolitan Police has recruited its first transsexual officer, but he will not be able to conduct searches because the force could be sued.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 13, 2003

Engineering Students Work to Improve Police Cars

A dozen engineering students at Rowan University in Glassboro, N.J., are completing a project that could help protect the lives New Jersey State Police.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 7, 2003

E-mails Solicit for Sham Columbia Shuttle Charities

People have reported receiving unsolicited e-mails requesting donations to alleged charities related to the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy. These e-mails may contain links to sites collecting credit card information.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 7, 2003

New L.A. Alarm Policy Spurs Controversy

A new policy requires verification that a break-in is underway before police respond to burglar alarms. The alarm industry is upset, as are some citizens.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 7, 2003

Man Charged with Murder in 1957 Cold Case

A retired gas-station owner was arrested at his home in a suburb of Columbia, South Carolina, and charged with murdering two police officers in 1957 in El Segundo, California.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 6, 2003

Cincinnati Hate-Crime Law Now Includes Homosexuals

Under Cincinnati law, a hate-crime charge filed against someone could double the penalty if police believe the crime was based on sexual orientation.

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