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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 11, 2007

Tactical Storage Systems Announces New Pricing Plan

Tactical Storage Systems has announced effective immediately a new pricing structure for its line of vehicle storage systems.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 10, 2007

Meth Users Involved in Violence, Sexual Risk-Taking, Study Finds

More than half a million young adults reported use in the past year of crystal meth in 2001-2002, according to a new nationally representative study. That estimate is higher than previous studies and represents nearly 3 percent of the U.S. population. Among meth users, there is a strong link to alcohol and other drug use, the study found.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 9, 2007

Online University Offers Discount Tuition to Officers from Participating Agencies

Columbia Southern University has developed more than 10 learning partnerships with police departments across the nation. The Hemet (Calif.) Police Department most recently joined this online university’s growing list of partners to offer their staff of 192 easier access to distance learning opportunities.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 9, 2007

NYPD Officers Shot at Traffic Stop: One in Grave Condition

Officer Russel Timoshenko, 23, was shot twice in the face. He is in grave condition. Officer Herman Yan, 26, was shot in the chest, but his vest stopped the bullet. He was also shot in the forearm.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 2, 2007

TASER Partners with iRobot

TASER International has teamed with PackBot manufacturer iRobot to develop robots that will help law enforcement agencies incapacitate and control dangerous suspects from a safe distance without exposing law enforcement and bystanders to potential harm. The new robots will incorporate TASER's trademark stun gun technology.

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ProductsJuly 1, 2007

Crime Analysis Program

ATAC (Automated Tactical Analysis of Crime) is a software solution that helps crime analysts isolate, identify, track, and defeat crime patterns, trends, and series using an easy-to-use and powerful graphical interface. ATAC also provides the tools necessary to perform strategic and administrative crime analysis functions.

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ProductsJuly 1, 2007

Upgraded DVR System

Panasonic Computer Solutions has upgraded its Toughbook Arbitrator solid-state digital video recording system with double the video storage and more enhancements for managing video evidence. The system now uses Insight Video Net’s I-Vision Central Management System (CMS) to archive, search, manage, and track video evidence.

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Articlesby Keith FahlJuly 1, 2007

Fit and Clean for Life

Your soft body armor always stands at the ready to help save your life. And next to your duty weapon, it's the most important piece of equipment that you have on the job. Yet, many of you are unfamiliar with how to best make sure your vests fit properly and, also, how proper fit affects not only your comfort but also the protection the armor provides. Sadly, even fewer of you fully understand how to best care for your vests to get the best protection and longest service from them.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 26, 2007

Gun-Related Crimes on the Rise in Florida

According to preliminary statistics posted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), despite a reduction in the overall crime rate in Florida, violent crimes committed with firearms, many of which were allegedly stolen, are on the rise.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 25, 2007

Gwinnett County Racks Up Second Win at Georgia SWAT Competition

Securing a win for the second straight year, Gwinnett, Ga., police took the top prize, and retained the trophy, at the three-event Georgia Police and Fire Games' SWAT competition. Teams vying to grasp the trophy from Gwinnett's hands included Hall County, Paulding County, Cherokee County, and Roswell.

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