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The University of Alabama Rolls Out Couter-Drone Technology

The University of Alabama is using D-Fend Solutions as a counter-drone technology supplier for campus and game-day airspace security. The University integrates D-Fend’s EnforceAir into its Emergency Operations Center (EOC), utilizing a unified command framework to collaborate with local, state, and federal partners during major events.

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Videosby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2016

Police Body Cam Leads to Firing of Georgia Fire Captain

Krystal Cathcart later filed a written complaint, which included a warning about making a false sworn statement. She claimed Sgt. Floyd created "a sense of fear" at the scene, cussed her out twice, telling her to "back the f--- up" or he will throw her in the "back of my squad car." More Here.

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Videosby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2016

Golden Retriever Joins Arizona DPS to Find Hidden Data, Help Distressed Employees

DPS says Fallon will help provide calm and comfort to distressed detectives at the Arizona Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center. The 2-year-old dog has a number of special skills, including the ability to sniff out "digital evidence." More Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2016

FLEOA Blasts Apple's Refusal to Cooperate With FBI

Following Apple Inc.'s refusal of a duly issued federal court order to assist the FBI in the procurement of data from the phones of the terrorist attackers in the San Bernardino, CA, shooting, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association National President Nathan Catura issued the following statement.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2016

Historical LPR Data Used by Missouri Department to Locate Homicide Suspect

Vigilant Solutions' license plate recognition (LPR) cameras and commercial LPR data are being used by Lee's Summit (MO) Police Department to improve safety for its residents, including the recent location and arrest of a homicide suspect.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2016

Here's Why the FBI Forcing Apple to Break Into an iPhone Is a Big Deal

When U.S. Magistrate Sheri Pym ruled that Apple must help the FBI break into an iPhone belonging to one of the killers in the San Bernardino, CA, shootings, the tech world shuddered. Apple's CEO doesn't want to create a "backdoor" to let the FBI in.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2016

AS&E Introduces the CarView Portal to Inspect Small Vehicles

American Science and Engineering Inc. today introduced the CarView portal, an advanced high-throughput scanning system for superior detection of hidden threats in cars and small vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2016

VP360 Develops Argus Body-Worn Camera and Evidence Storage Solution for Law Enforcement

A consortium of technology industry leaders led by VP360 and Lightstream and including technology providers Zadara Storage and SoleraTec today announced the availability of the VP360 Argus Body-Worn Camera Solution for law enforcement agencies.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2016

License Plate Reader and Historical LPR Data Used in Homicide Investigation

An agency used its Vigilant Solutions mobile license plate reader (LPR) to develop a lead in a difficult homicide case. The agency then used Vigilant's historical and commercially available LPR data to locate the suspect vehicle.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 16, 2016

Cybersecurity to be Spotlighted at IWCE 2016 in March

Cybersecurity is a key topic that will be highlighted at International Wireless Communication Expo (IWCE), the premier annual event for communications technology professionals, scheduled to take place March 21–25, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 16, 2016

Michigan Department Exonerates Two Individuals Using Fixed LPR Cameras

The Grosse Ile Police Department in Michigan used Vigilant Solutions fixed license plate reader (LPR) cameras to exonerate two individuals from wrongdoing.

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