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The University of Alabama Rolls Out Couter-Drone Technology

The University of Alabama is using D-Fend Solutions as a counter-drone technology supplier for campus and game-day airspace security. The University integrates D-Fend’s EnforceAir into its Emergency Operations Center (EOC), utilizing a unified command framework to collaborate with local, state, and federal partners during major events.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 19, 2017

CBP Awards $16.5 Million Density Meter Contract to CSECO

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has selected Campbell/Harris Security Equipment Company (CSECO) as the sole provider of contraband detectors (Density Meters) to its hundreds of customs officers for the next five years.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 19, 2017

Iowa Volunteer Hired as Digital Forensics Specialist After Helping Solve Cold Case

Investigators were looking into the November 2012 mysterious disappearance of Cari Farver. She disappeared and was never seen again, but her family and friends kept receiving bizarre texts, emails and social media posts.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 19, 2017

Vievu Introduces Body-Worn Camera with Selectable Field of View and Auto Activation Capabilities

The Bluetooth-enabled LE5 camera boasts two industry firsts: a user-selectable field of view and USB-C connection, according to Vievu. The LE5 camera is fully configurable to capture 95 degrees, which replicates the human eye, a narrower 70 degrees for a focused view, or a wide-angle 120 degrees. The USB-C connection provides fast charging, high speed and its symmetrical and reversible design allows easy docking.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 19, 2017

Vigilant Solutions Introduces Ballistics Analysis Tool

BallisticSearch includes portable image capture hardware, cartridge case capture software and ballistics comparison technology. The solution enables agencies to quickly compare evidence from crime scenes to help generate more investigative leads, and potentially identify more suspects and the firearms they use.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 19, 2017

Vievu Introduces the ClipLock Universal Body-Worn Camera Mounting System

Based on input from law enforcement officers throughout the U.S., Safariland Vievu designed the ClipLock mounting system to allow officers to switch body-camera mounts without having to use any tools. By using this improved attachment system, officers now have more options when mounting their Safariland VIEVU body-worn camera. The ClipLock system can be used on anything from lighter-weight uniform shirts, to external armor carriers and heavier winter coats.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 19, 2017

Axon Creates New Public Evidence Submission Portal for U.S. Law Enforcement

With the increasing prevalence of photos and video recordings being captured on mobile devices, Axon Citizen enables law enforcement agencies to securely receive and manage community submissions relating to a specific crime.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 19, 2017

Kustom Signals to Show Body-Worn Camera System with Holster Activation at 2017 IACP

The Yardarm Holster Aware sensor immediately alerts the Vantage body-worn camera when an officer’s weapon is unholstered. The camera automatically begins recording, and if configured to do so, unholstering by one officer can also trigger the camera of their partner for additional video angles.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 18, 2017

LAPD Selects Axon AI Research Team as Official Artificial Intelligence Partner

Under the new partnership, Axon will deliver AI-based video analysis that accelerates and enhances LAPD's existing video review processes. The enhancements include categorization of body-worn video and review workflows that will ultimately reduce the labor hours required to review body-worn camera footage.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 18, 2017

Genetec to Showcase New Public Safety Technology and Initiatives at IACP 2017

At the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in Philadelphia next week, Genetec Inc., a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will showcase new and existing technology solutions, analytics, and initiatives designed to facilitate collaboration between law enforcement agencies, security departments, and the public, facilitating more effective first response and investigations.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 17, 2017

Video: L.A. Police Commission Approves Use of Drones for 1-Year Program

The Los Angeles Police Commission voted 3-1 Tuesday to allow police to use drones in a one-year pilot program. Opponents of the plan were gathering outside LAPD headquarters downtown to protest the vote.

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