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ProductsJuly 1, 2005

MPRI-Beamhit 390 Series

The MPRI-Beamhit 390 series is an interactive small arms training system that uses a video training simulator, which provides judgmental shoot/no shoot scenarios, full-sized target engagement, and other skill-building exercises. Officers can use default training videos or create their own using standard video formats such as .avi or .mpeg.

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Articlesby David GriffithJuly 1, 2005

How to Purchase Mobile Computers

Back in 1965, a few years before he helped found Intel, a scientist named Gordon Moore postulated a law of technology. What the brilliant Mr. Moore said is that the power of computers will double every year. Some say he said every 18 months.

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Articlesby Bob DavisJuly 1, 2005

JLT Mobile Computers Ruggedized 1205-PS PC

There are essentially two types of computers in American police cars: removable laptops and fixed onboard computers that aren’t meant to be removed unless they need to be repaired or replaced.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 23, 2005

Alzheimer’s Foundation Searches for Outstanding Officer

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) and Project Lifesaver International will for the first time recognize an officer who has gone “above and beyond” to come to the aid of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders who have been missing or face the risk of wandering in the future.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 20, 2005

Austin 9-1-1 Dispatcher Receives Top Award

The National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED), honored Julie Regier, dispatcher for Austin-Travis County (Texas) EMS, with its first annual Dispatcher of the Year Award at NAED’s annual Navigator conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

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ProductsJune 1, 2005

Bullard Tacsight Utility Block Attachment

Bullard’s new Utility Block attachment for its Tacsight thermal imager allows expanded camera capabilities. The tool attaches easily to the camera for fixed-position surveillance over extended periods of time. Tacsight is also outfitted with a standard tripod thread, allowing for pole or tripod mounting with the Utility Block. The attachment comes with power-in and power-out connections for extended operation, and extra recording or transmitting devices can also be powered through it.

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ProductsJune 1, 2005

Maptech GPS Maps for Smartphone

Maptech’s new Outdoor Navigator for Windows Mobile Smartphone is advantageous to officers on the move. The service provides more than 58,000 off-road maps and 2,300 boating maps to users’ Smartphones, PDAs, and Pocket PCs for $19.95. Each detailed map shows buildings, paved roads, towers, power lines, and more. The Windows Mobile Smartphone has a 20-hour battery life and can be coupled with Bluetooth GPS to take full advantage of the Outdoor Navigator.

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Articlesby Bob DavisJune 1, 2005

CrimeStar Records Management System

OK. Let’s be honest. There’s nothing sexy about records management systems. There, I said it. And I know you are thinking it, too. Records management systems are boring with a capital “B.”

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 27, 2005

Shaq Aids Police in Catching Pedophiles

Basketball star Shaquille O’Neal has another career on the side: undercover officer. He’s assisting a Department of Justice task force that tracks down sexual predators who target children on the Internet.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 19, 2005

Quartermaster Uniform Co. to Open Las Vegas Store

Quartermaster Inc. plans to open a new retail location in Las Vegas, Nev., in Fall 2005 to serve the law enforcement and security uniform and equipment needs of local police and sheriff departments and other state, federal, and municipal agencies.

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