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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2011

LASD Seeks Suspects In Video Assaults on Disabled Women

The assaults came to light, when a bundle of 11 DVDs were dropped off by an anonymous tipster at the sheriff's Monterey Park substation. Some of the footage is believed to have been taken from surveillance cameras, while other footage was likely shot with hand-held cameras of accomplices.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2011

Calif. Agency Urges Residents To Document Property Online

The Santa Maria (Calif.) Police Department is recommending its residents use ReportIt from LeadsOnline to keep track of valuables such as phones, computers, jewelry and other personal items to help them track down stolen property faster.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2011

Smartphone Apps for LE

We've selected 22 of our top picks of smartphone apps for officers for this photo gallery to accompany our story, Smartphone Apps for Cops. View the app's User Interface to see how they would look on your smart phone, whether it's an Apple iPhone or Android device. Images courtesy of Tim Dees.

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Articlesby Tim DeesJanuary 6, 2011

Smartphone Apps for Cops

The cops who came before you had to rely on plastic-coated reference cards and notebooks stuffed in their shirt pockets, and maybe you do to some degree as well. Still, there's no reason not to take advantage of the amazing and relatively cheap computing power of a smartphone to use while on patrol.

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Articlesby Tim DeesJanuary 6, 2011

Is There An App for That?

There are many mobile applications designed specifically for law enforcement officers, and even more that were intended for a more general audience, but that cops will find useful. Those listed below include some from both the police and non-police market sectors.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 5, 2011

Univ. of Maryland DPS Acquires Ocean Systems Video Analysis System

The University of Maryland's Department of Public Safety selected Ocean Systems’ dTective video analysis system to clarify case management and expand its high-tech arsenal.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 5, 2011

TASER Protector System Reduces Distracted Driving

Through the use of innovative technology, the Protector safe driver system enables families to prevent cell-phone related driving distractions, foster responsible driving behaviors, and have the information necessary to take action in emergency situations.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 4, 2011

Feds Consider Allowing Cell Phone Jamming In Prisons

Even though the number of cellphones confiscated in prisons has jumped since 2007, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has resisted allowing correctional facilities to use wireless jamming technology to block cellphone signals.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 29, 2010

Klein Electronics Introduces LumenCam Video Flashlight

The LED flashlight carries an IP65 rating for water-resistance — it's totally protected against dust and protected against low-pressure jets of water from all directions with limited ingress permitted — and is rated at 180 lumen, according to Klein.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 29, 2010

C4i Upgrades SwitchPlusIP To Manage Radio Calls

The latest version of SwitchPlusIP builds on the personal phone book and other features introduced earlier this year to provide a radio activity log, integrated voting, and remote control of Tait TB8100 radios.

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