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Technology•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2018

Brazos County Sheriff’s Office is First Local Agency in Texas to Subscribe to FirstNet

“It’s absolutely thrilling to have a dedicated public safety broadband network,” says Brazos County Sheriff Chris Kirk. “We’re still doing the same job. But with FirstNet, we can do it even better and faster than before. We have all the information we need at our fingertips, backed by the connectivity needed to access it. And most importantly, it keeps our deputies out in the neighborhoods, so we can spend more time serving Brazos County.”

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 3, 2018

ASPCA Funds Pet Microchip Scanners for 86 NYPD Precincts and Housing Police Service Areas

The scanners can help NYPD officers responding to suspected animal cruelty cases quickly obtain crucial animal ownership information, facilitating their investigations.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 3, 2018

Streamlight Introduces Penlight with Adjustable Focus

The Streamlight Jr. F-STOP’s adjustable focus allows users to transition the beam from a piercing spot light to a smooth flood pattern by simply sliding the flashlight’s bezel.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 3, 2018

Streamlight Introduces 3,500-Lumen Rechargeable ProTac Flashlight

The ProTac HL 5-X USB offers three selectable programs and is powered by either two rechargeable 18650 USB batteries or four 3-volt CR123A lithium disposable batteries. This multi-fuel capability enables users to charge the light on the go, or insert cell batteries when a charging source is not available.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•March 3, 2018

PowerDMS’ Public-Facing Documents Increases Transparency and Trust for Law Enforcement Agencies

This add-on feature for the software’s Policy module gives designated users the ability to publish policies and other critical content to their agency’s website for members of the community to view and download.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 2, 2018

Indiana Deputy Shot in Foot Pursuit on Life Support for Organ Donation

A Boone County, IN, Sheriff's deputy will not survive the injuries he sustained after getting shot in the line of duty while assisting Lebanon police Friday morning. Deputy Jacob Pickett’s body is being preserved so his organs can be donated.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 2, 2018

Oakland Mayor Under Investigation for Helping Criminals Escape ICE Raid

"I think it's outrageous that a mayor would circumvent federal authorities and certainly put them in danger by making a move such as that," White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 2, 2018

Illinois Officer and Wife Killed on Michigan College Campus, Son Suspected

The suspected shooter is still at large, according to the university, who added that "police believe the situation started from a domestic situation."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 2, 2018

Broward Deputies were Ordered to Form Perimeter Outside Parkland School During Shooting, Paper Says

Capt. Jan Jordan, commander of BSO’s Parkland district, gave the order, the log shows, identifying her by her police call sign.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 2, 2018

Georgia Teacher Arrested After Shot Fired in Class Wednesday Has History of Bizarre Police Interactions

In that incident he reportedly carried a rifle and set his car on fire. The incident didn't result in criminal charges, but Davidson was transported for a mental evaluation and the rifle and two other firearms in the home were confiscated.

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