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Articlesby Craig PetersonSeptember 21, 2012

Lidar Technology Comes of Age

Some two decades after its arrival, the speed laser is rapidly becoming a commodity. POLICE Magazine gathered all of the most recent arrivals and spent weeks evaluating their performance, utility, and user-friendliness. Then they were placed in service with a local PD for one week each.

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Articlesby Cody DikemanSeptember 20, 2012

Police Product Test: FLIR Systems BHS Thermal Camera and Recorder

The BHS series Bi-Ocular System's rugged design allows heavy use in all climates, so it can be used by any agency, any time of year. Because it's all weather sealed, the unit is even submersible when fitted with one of three quick connect lenses (35mm, 65mm, 100mm).

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Articlesby A.J. GeorgeSeptember 20, 2012

Police Product Test: Streamlight Sidewinder Compact II Flashlight

Designed to be purpose mounted for hands-free use, either on a helmet or other gear, this light has four high-discharge LED bulbs that produce more than ample working light.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 18, 2012

First Public Safety Network Tested at RNC

Police in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Fla., used a first-of-its-kind LTE cellular network dedicated to law enforcement as part of security operations for the Republican National Convention in August.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 18, 2012

Dash-Cam Video Clears Ala. Cop Accused of Rape

Video footage from the Spanish Fort (Ala.) Police officer's dash cam showed the officer taking Lisha Weaver to jail and not stopping the vehicle to assault her as she claimed

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Articlesby Jon AdlerSeptember 18, 2012

Hobbling Our Investigations

Some elected officials seem compelled to introduce legislation aimed at protecting the rights of suspected criminals while impeding our investigations.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 14, 2012

iHelp Plus App Offers Personal Safety Features

A new personal safety iPhone app called iHelp Plus offers features including customizable alarms, built-inflashlight, and GPS tracking to identify a user's exact location.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2012

Simulator Systems Introduces Python HTR Generation III Robot

Simulator Systems International has introduced the Python HTR Generation III robot for tactical and HazMat applications. This rugged work-class robot has motorized shape-changing tracks that aid in stair climbing and allow the robot to better negotiate difficult obstacles.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2012

Pulsar Introduces Trio of Gen 3 Night Vision Products

Pulsar has introduced a line of Generation 3 night vision products, including the Pulsar Phantom 4x60 Gen3 riflescope, the Pulsar Edge 1x21 Gen 3 "aviator-style" binocular, and the Pulsar Challenger 1x21 Gen 3 monocular.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2012

LEVA Conference To Train Officers On Forensic Video

The Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA) is proving to be a popular draw for forensic video instruction. The 2012 LEVA Annual Training Conference runs Oct. 22-26 at the Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego.

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