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News•by Staff Writer•November 14, 2003

Detective Discovers Declared-Dead Toddler Alive

A Fullerton, Calif., police detective photographing the body of a 20-month-old drowning victim noticed the little girl’s chest rising and falling. After his partner called in medical personnel it was confirmed that the toddler, pronounced dead an hour before, had a pulse and was breathing on her own.

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News•by Staff Writer•November 7, 2003

Man Steals Police Car, Kills Self

After being arrested, a Maryland man drove away in a police cruiser and later shot himself with a rifle he found in the trunk.

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Articles•by Melanie Basich•November 1, 2003

Prisoner Transport

Available in a wide range of sizes, prisoner transport vehicles can carry anywhere from one to more than 60 passengers.

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Articles•by Jo'el Roth•November 1, 2003

Calling All Cars

The new system will eventually allow officers out in the field to immediately view color images, such as mug shots and fingerprints. They will also be able to work on their laptop computers outside of their cars and then connect them back into the cars as needed.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 31, 2003

Chiefs and Mayors Fight Funding Cuts

At the 2003 International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Philadelphia last week, mayors and chiefs from across the country protested Congress’ plans to drastically cut federal funding to law enforcement.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 31, 2003

Stricter Rules for Foreign Visitors to U.S.

Many foreign visitors to the United States will soon undergo stricter security measures including being photographed and fingerprinted when entering the country.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 17, 2003

LEOPARD Challenge Finals Held

The national championship finals for the athletic obstacle course called the LEOPARD Challenge will take place Saturday, October 18, in Pikesville, Maryland.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 10, 2003

CHP Plans for Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Protection

California Governor-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger met with California Highway Patrol officials on Thursday to discuss security options once he takes office, including whether he will move to the state capital, Sacramento, or commute from Los Angeles.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 10, 2003

New Sheriff’s Badges Designed to Defy Copying

Sheriff’s officials in Cobb County, Georgia, are banking on the ability of new identification badges to help deter and spot impersonators.

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