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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 29, 2009

Federal Judges Set Standard for TASER Use, Specify Believable Threat

Police need reasons to believe a suspect is dangerous before firing a TASER and can't use their stun gun simply because the person is disobeying orders or acting erratically, a federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled Monday.

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Articlesby David GriffithDecember 29, 2009

Bright Ideas in Lightbars

Today, law enforcement lightbars are becoming even more high-tech with the adoption of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and computer controls. Many lightbars also now feature modular design that allows an agency to replace and repair modules rather than the entire system.

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Articlesby Tim DeesDecember 29, 2009

Unblinking Eyes

Modern wireless networks and new battery technologies make it possible to locate surveillance cameras and listening devices virtually anywhere and without breaking the bank to do it.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 22, 2009

Code 3 Ships New All-LED Visor Flip Light

Code 3 Inc. announces the all-LED Visor Flip Light is now available. Easy to install on the passenger visor, this light provides a powerful punch of emergency light when needed. It can be hidden from view until the visor is flipped down - perfect for undercover applications.

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IACP 2009: Best of Show

Here's a quick look at some of the latest and greatest products that caught the eyes of our staff as they walked the aisles of the show.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 17, 2009

Ohio Supreme Court Rules Warrant Needed To Search Cell Phones

Ohio patrol officers looking to gather evidence from the cell phones of people they question will now need a search warrant, following a ruling by that state's high court.

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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2009

Night Vision vs. Thermal Imaging

This video illustrates benefits, advantages, and disadvantages of thermal imaging when compared to traditional night vision devices.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2009

U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear LE Texting Case

The nation's high court will hear a case involving a California SWAT sergeant who was fired for using his departmental pager to transmit sexually explicit messages to his wife.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 10, 2009

Salt Lake City PD to use Spillman Software to Get Data from Three States

The Salt Lake City Police Department is partnering with Spillman Technologies to access data collected by other public safety agencies throughout Utah, Idaho, and Nevada.

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Articlesby Dean ScovilleDecember 10, 2009

Watch What You Post

Today's cops may still gather over a case of cold beer, but they also gather online using social networking tools such as MySpace and Facebook. Which is a problem for agencies and officers because what many users of social networks don't realize before its too late is that anything they do or say or write on these sites is done so in full view of the public.

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