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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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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 16, 2015

States Use Facial Recognition Technology to Address Driver's License Fraud

States increasingly are foiling crooks and scam artists by employing facial recognition software. The software uses algorithms of facial characteristics to compare driver's license or ID photos with other DMV images on file.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichJuly 15, 2015

High-Tech Crash Reconstruction

Increased accuracy in measurements and calculations helps ensure that officers have better information for court, which can put away reckless drivers and make roads safer for everyone. Here are some examples of how law enforcement officers are using digital tools to investigate traffic accidents.

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Articlesby David GriffithJuly 14, 2015

Streamlining the Chain of Evidence

CMPD crime scene techs say their work can be very physically demanding and officers often don't realize what is involved. "I don't know how many times I have shown up on a scene and the officers have said to me, 'It's just going to be pictures,'" says Crime Scene Supervisor Roy Patterson. "But it doesn't work like that."

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 14, 2015

Haystax Releases Mobile Field Interview Application for Law Enforcement

The Haystax Mobile Field Interview Application is designed to streamline data entry for law enforcement agencies by providing an end-to-end digital data management system. The new app auto-populates data and finds related cases, providing an enormous time savings.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 13, 2015

Bill Protecting Civilians' Right to Record Officers Clears California Legislature

The California state legislature gave final passage Thursday to a measure that would affirm the public's right to record the actions of police officers. The bill now goes to the governor.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 13, 2015

Indianapolis Police Body Camera Program Ending

The body-camera pilot program that Indianapolis law enforcement officials have been testing for the past seven months will soon come to an end, and department leaders said Thursday that although they see value in continuing the program they are uncertain whether they can afford to.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 10, 2015

TeleCommunication Systems Expands Public Safety Portfolio with Intrepid9-1-1 Next Generation Core Services Solution

TCS' new modular and scalable solution is designed to reliably and accurately route 9-1-1 voice calls, text and multimedia to PSAPs and emergency responders.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 8, 2015

Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT) Debuts CRx6

Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), known for its advanced digital microwave systems serving the state, local, and federal law enforcement markets, has introduced its Compact Receiver (CRx6) with multi-channel options. This six-way diversity receiver is ideal for law enforcement stations.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 7, 2015

Genetec Expands Support for Body Wearable Cameras in Latest Release of Security Center

Genetec's latest version of Security Center, the company's unified security platform, now supports the import and archiving of video content recorded from a variety of body wearable cameras.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 7, 2015

Indiana Agency Buys Spillman Software for Countywide Data Sharing Capabilities

The Portland (Ind.) Police Department has chosen Spillman Technologies for its computer-aided dispatch (CAD), records management (RMS), and mobile public safety software systems. The agency will join a shared Spillman system hosted by the Jay County Sheriff’s Office, which will optimize resources and efficiency by allowing the agencies to share data seamlessly across jurisdictional lines.

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