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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 WriterFebruary 6, 2015

FARO Acquires ARAS 360 Technologies

FARO Technologies, Inc., maker of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization technology, has announced the acquisition of ARAS 360 Technologies, a global leader in the development of accident and crime reconstruction, simulation and animation software.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 5, 2015

Cleveland Officers Now Wearing TASER Body Cams

The chief said that the department will give officers time to become accustomed to the technology. But eventually officers will face discipline for failing to turn on their cameras or upload footage. Discipline would begin with a written reprimand. Subsequent infractions could lead to a 10-day suspension.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 5, 2015

Battle Lines Forming Over Public Access to Videos from LAPD Body Cams

At two recent community meetings on the body camera issue, police commissioners and top brass heard from residents who questioned why the public would not get to see the footage. Many said that by withholding the recordings from the public, the department would undermine the transparency and officer accountability touted by proponents.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 4, 2015

Sonim Deploys Firstnet Ready Xp7 Smartphones for Public Safety Agencies

Sonim Technologies, maker of tough mobile phones for public safety applications and use in extreme environments, announced that its ultra-rugged XP7 LTE Android smartphones will be used in a demonstration of emergency communications during the International Ski Federation's Alpine World Ski Championships beginning this week in and around Vail, Colo.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 4, 2015

Boeing Partners to Develop New Criminal History System for Minnesota Criminal Justice Agencies

Boeing announced today it will develop a new automated criminal history system for the state of Minnesota that will enhance access to critical data, enabling criminal justice agencies to better execute their mission.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 3, 2015

DNA Technology Cracks 1981 Cold Case in Minnesota

Law enforcement officials are still not sure how the body of 17-year-old Carolyn Lee Andrew ended up in a shallow grave in Duluth's Twin Ponds in 1981. But thanks to DNA technology, nearly 34 years later, authorities believe they've finally determined the identity of her killer.

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Articlesby Ryan MasonJanuary 30, 2015

Mutualink: Opening Communication Channels

Produced by a company with the same name, Mutualink software has the potential to solve many radio interoperability problems. In addition, Mutualink has gone a step further and introduced technology that not only integrates radio communications, but also phone, video, and data.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichJanuary 30, 2015

About Face: Facial Recognition

Imagine you are working a rape case and you're trying to identify the perpetrator. He posted a video of the crime and a profile picture of himself on online. You can use the image to search for the individual via Vigilant Solutions' FaceSearch facial recognition software.

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Articlesby Frank FernandezJanuary 30, 2015

Mobile Print ID

Though mobile fingerprint technology has been in use in law enforcement for nearly a decade, continued enhancements are making the technology viable for agencies of all sizes.

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ProductsJanuary 30, 2015

Clip-On Night Vision Weapon Sights

Night Vision Depot is proud to announce that through a partnership with Knight’s Armament, we are now able to offer Knight’s line of HIGH PERFORMANCE Clip-On Night Vision Weapon Sights to the commercial marketplace.

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