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Articlesby David GriffithJuly 1, 2008

Crime Reporter

TASER International wants to give you the ability to show a jury or board of inquiry exactly what you saw on the street. That's the idea behind the company's TASERCAM and its soon to be launched Autonomous eXtended on-Officer Network (AXON).

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 30, 2008

ATN Introduces Gen 3 Night Vision Riflescopes for Law Enforcement and Military

American Technologies Network, Corp. (ATN) has introduced the ATN MARS series of night vision weapon sights; the MARS 4X-3P and the MARS 6X-3P, both offer a new ATN proprietary feature; a two-color manual brightness of the aiming reticle.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 30, 2008

Spillman Software Now On Duty with 50 New Agencies

In the first quarter of 2008, 50 agencies have enhanced their public safety capabilities with Spillman software.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 29, 2008

Two Charged with Making False Report Against N.J. Officer

The Spotswood, N.J., Police had recently begun using the L3 Mobile-Vision in-car video and audio recording system, and a review of the incident using that device showed the complaint was false and that there was no wrongdoing on the part of the officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 29, 2008

Iron Warriors Motorcycle Club Donates $20K to National Law Enforcement Museum

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has announced that the Iron Warriors Motorcycle Club (IWMC), an international club of law enforcement motorcycle enthusiasts, has generously donated $20,000 in support of the National Law Enforcement Museum. The money was raised by chapters of the IWMC across the United States and was presented to the Memorial Fund by Mike Pascoe and Ian Ale during this year's National Police Week observance in Washington, DC.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2008

Savage Range Systems Choice for Firearms Industry Testing

Savage Range Systems, manufacturers of indoor and outdoor shooting ranges, bullet traps, steel targets and shoot houses, recently completed delivery of new bullet traps to firearms manufacturers worldwide.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 26, 2008

Panasonic Unveils Handheld Toughbook CF-U1, Rugged Ultra mobile PC

In response to the increasing demand for full-function handheld PCs for the mobile field worker, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company has introduced the Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1, the first ultra mobile PC (UMPC) to integrate the new low power Intel Atom processor in a rugged handheld computer for use in the field.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 24, 2008

Shaq Stripped of Special Deputy Badge for Kobe Rap

Shaquille O’Neal will lose his special deputy’s badge in Maricopa County because of language he used in a rap video that mocks former teammate Kobe Bryant. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said the Phoenix Suns center’s use of a racially derogatory word and other foul language left him no choice. Arpaio made Shaq a special deputy in 2006 and promoted him to colonel of his largely ceremonial posse later that year.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 24, 2008

Red-Light Cameras in New Orleans Now Catch Speeders

Red-light cameras began catching drivers speeding through four New Orleans intersections Monday, but many motorists seemed unfazed by the new technology. Some still don't know the cameras are in place.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 23, 2008

Suspect in California Cop Shooting Killed in Fierce Gun Battle on 91 Freeway

Anaheim police Sgt. Tim Schmidt said the fatal gunfight took place shortly after midnight as officers attempted to pull over the suspect as he fled east on the 91 Freeway. The man ran into traffic near Brookhurst Street, hitting other vehicles and disabling his own car, Schmidt said. The suspect then exited his vehicle, armed with a handgun, Schmidt said. Taking cover behind other cars, the suspect exchanged gunfire with at least two officers and was shot, Schmidt said.

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