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Newsby Staff WriterApril 18, 2011

Michigan ACLU Questions Troopers' Use of Cellphone Data Extractors

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan wants more information about how Michigan State Police troopers are using devices known as cellular data extractors to retrieve information from a citizen's mobile device during a traffic stop without their consent.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 18, 2011

DOJ Asks SCOTUS to Review Police GPS Tracking Case

The Justice Department has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether the use of GPS tracking devices on suspect vehicles without a warrant is allowed under the Fourth Amendment.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 15, 2011

Radio Spectrum Auction Threatens Alarm Communications

Legislation currently being deliberated in Congress if adopted could result in the subsequent auctioning of portions of radio spectrum used by the electronic security industry to transmit alarm signals.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 12, 2011

ELSAG Announces Enhancements to Tactical Operation Center

Tactical Operation Center is used in conjunction with the ALPR system by alerting dispatchers and additional patrol units immediately when an MPH-900T-patrolling police car alarm occurs, instantly allowing them to see what caused the alarm and see the location of the lead patrol car on a local area map.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 11, 2011

COPS Office Announces Online Training Course for LE

The training course, "Team Up: Action Planner for Police-Security Partnerships," provides police and private security partners with assistance in establishing and sustaining partnerships, helping create a customized action plan, and highlighting aspects of successful police-private security partnerships that can be easily replicated.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 9, 2011

Social Media Aids Investigations in Kentucky

The Kentucky State Police, which started a Facebook page about three years ago, views Facebook as a "handy tool" for communication, Capt. Lisa Rudzinski told the media outlet.

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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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