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News•by Staff Writer•June 15, 2007

Beloved Police Sergeant's Name Added to D.C. Memorial

Slain nearly a century ago in the line of duty, Town Sgt. Oscar Miller Martin, a revered member of the Newcastle (Va.) police department, will be honored for his life contributions—his name will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. Martin was 35 at the time of his death.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 14, 2007

Staged Drill Demonstrates Multi-Agency Reaction to Dirty Bomb

Hundreds of law enforcement officials from approximately 30 countries around the globe congregated in Miami where they watched SWAT teams rappel to the ground from a Blackhawk helicopter circling Florida's Orange Bowl. The mock demonstration showcased law enforcement's response to the threat of an impending "dirty bomb" set to explode.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 13, 2007

Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Congress to Release Crime Gun Data

Yesterday, law enforcement officials urged Congress to repeal the current "Tiahrt Amendment" legislation because it prevents police from accessing crime gun trace data. They cited the information as being invaluable, enabling cities to fight illegal gun trafficking more effectively.

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Articles•by David Griffith•June 1, 2007

Sound and Vision

It was an unusual opportunity. Inside a small banquet room at a suburban Chicago hotel, the makers of some of the leading law enforcement use-of-force simulators had set up their products and were running scenarios at the recent International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association conference.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 31, 2007

Kelly McCann, aka "Jim Grover," to Speak About Realistic Self-Defense

One of the best known and most respected personal security experts in the United States, retired Marine Corps Major Kelly McCann, aka "Jim Grover," will be the keynote speaker at TREXPO East, at the Dulles Expo & Conference Center in Chantilly, Va.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 31, 2007

Colorado Bill to Aid Police in Tracking Alzheimer's Patients

Colorado law enforcement officers now have a new tool enabling them to finding missing seniors, including individuals suffering from Alzheimer's and other disabilities.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 29, 2007

Night Vision Goggles Shed Light as Crime-Fighting, Safety Tool

A total of 10 counties in Denver’s North Central Region of Homeland Security upgraded their arsenal of crime-fighting and safety tools with the recent purchase of state-of-the-art night vision goggles.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 24, 2007

Orlando Police Set Up Hotline to Help Solve Gun Crimes

Amid a swell of gun thefts and crimes, police in Orlando, Fla., are providing cash rewards for tips that help find illegal firearms.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 24, 2007

Segway Announces NYPD Purchase of Segway Personal Transporters

Segway recently announced that the New York City Police Department has purchased a fleet of 10 Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) that it plans to deploy on patrols in city parks this summer. The use of the Segway i2 Police units will help the department increase patrol coverage in park environments, improve emergency response times by patrol officers, and reduce pollution.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 16, 2007

Names of Fallen Officers Dedicated on National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

The names of 145 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty during 2006 were dedicated on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., during Police Week.

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