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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 WriterMay 1, 2015

DOJ Announces $20 Million Program to Help Agencies Buy Body Cameras

The program includes $17 million in competitive grants for the purchase of body-worn cameras, $2 million for training and technical assistance and $1 million for the development of evaluation tools to study best practices. The pilot program is part of President Obama’s proposal to invest $75 million over three years to purchase 50,000 body-worn cameras for law enforcement agencies.

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ProductsApril 29, 2015

Rugged Mobile Printers

Zebra Technologies Corporation has announced the launch of its new ZQ500 mobile printer series for field-based applications. The 3-inch ZQ510 and 4-inch ZQ520 printers are portable, print-on-demand devices.

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Articlesby Gene SaundersApril 28, 2015

Safeguarding the Most Vulnerable

At-risk individuals enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small personal transmitter around the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized tracking signal. Responders tune into the individualized frequency of the client's transmitter, listening for a signal that can help them locate the client.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichApril 28, 2015

RoboCop: Wearable Tech

Developments such as interest in the Apple Watch and a federal push to create wearable tech specifically for first responders seem poised to make such devices mainstream for law enforcement officers.

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Articlesby Ryan MasonApril 28, 2015

More Than a Body Cam

Departments choosing a body camera must determine what system best fits their needs and their budgets. One of the contenders in the police body camera market is Utility.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 28, 2015

Union Approves LAPD's Body Camera Policy

Often video footage is extremely beneficial for providing a reliable account of events and helping officers to get criminals off the streets. However, it is critical for our officers and the public to remember—and as the policy clearly states—these body camera videos provide a limited perspective and are not to be relied upon as the sole piece of evidence.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 27, 2015

Lockheed Martin and Project Lifesaver Partner to Locate Missing Persons

To augment humanitarian search and rescue efforts, Lockheed Martin announced today it is teaming with Project Lifesaver International and Loen Engineering Inc., bringing advanced technology to first response agencies with the Indago small unmanned aerial system (UAS).

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 27, 2015

Ohio Graduate Students Develop Device to Measure Weed Intoxication

Mariam Crow and Kathleen Stitzlein, graduate students in biomedical engineering, hope to eventually market their roadside testing device, the Cannibuster, to police in states where marijuana has been legalized, according to the university.

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ProductsApril 24, 2015

LS-Series

The rugged FLIR LS-Series Thermal Night Vision Monocular is ready for everyday law enforcement and surveillance.

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Videosby Staff WriterApril 23, 2015

Body Camera Captures Knife Attack on North Carolina Deputy

Two deputies responded to a call from a concerned family member and in seconds that simple call turned violent. The suspect walks out of the home and stabs one of the deputies. Luckily, the deputy's vest stopped the knife. More Here.

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