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Newsby Staff WriterApril 8, 2011

Feds To Issue Terror Alerts Via Facebook, Twitter

The Department of Homeland Security has indicated it will replace its color-coded, five-level system of terrorism alerts with a new two-tiered approach and will issue some public alerts via social media sites.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 8, 2011

Kenwood Introduces 10 Series G-Model P25 Radios

The TK-5210G/5310G/5710G portables and TK-5810G mobile feature enough memory expansion to handle larger systems with up to 1,024 channels and 100 zones.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 8, 2011

CryWolf's Smartphone App Assists Officers In Alarm Response

When responding to alarm calls, law enforcement personnel need quick access to alarm system and occupant information. Instead of contacting dispatch or the alarm companies for the information, officers can access the CryWolf alarm management database directly from their smartphone.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 8, 2011

Tait Radio Becomes Public Safety Network Provider In Texas

Technical staff from Harris County, Texas, tested and passed the radios for use on the digital network, allowing users access to Tait's portfolio and the assurance of interoperability knowing the radios have been rigorously tested on the network.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 7, 2011

New Mexico Cop Disciplined for Facebook Posting

Albuquerque Police Officer Trey Economidy was placed on desk duty after his description of his job as "human waste disposal" came to light following an officer-involved shooting.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 4, 2011

Oklahoma Agency Provides On-Body Video to Officers

The city of Owasso, Okla., will buy 35 cameras from Seattle, Wash.-based Vievu. The city will spend about $31,500 for the cameras and roughly $13,500 for data storage, reports the Tulsa World.

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Articlesby David GriffithApril 4, 2011

Beyond the Laptop: Rockwell Collins' iForce Communications System

The iForce is more than an in-car computer. It's essentially a computer-based communication system. It helps officers communicate with each other, communicate with any applicable databases, and even communicate with their vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 1, 2011

APCO Honors Tucson Mass Shooting Dispatchers

As part of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International will honor members of the Pima County Sheriff's Department call center for their work during the Tucson mass shooting in January.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 1, 2011

Wisconsin Agencies Adopt Spillman Software

Spillman's CompStat Dashboard module will enable the agencies to spot trends and make informed decisions by utilizing information gathered in the Spillman database. The agencies also purchased Spillman's records, mobile, corrections, fire/EMS, and resources solutions.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 1, 2011

Portable Lighting Manufacturers Form Trade Organization

The Portable Lights American Trade Organization (PLATO), as it will be known, is the first group of its kind to represent the common business interests of the portable lighting industry.

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