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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2017

Research Finds Mass Killings Are Not on the Rise

Research by a University of Illinois professor has revealed that contrary to what many people think, mass murders are not on the rise in the United States.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2017

WI Agency's Policy Requires Officers to "Exhaust" Other Options Before Using Guns

The Madison (WI) Police Department has updated its guide on the use of deadly force, instructing officers to exhaust other options before using a gun.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 19, 2017

Video: NC Officers Kill Suspect After Wild Chase in 2 States and 3 Counties

A wild police chase that spanned across the North Carolina and South Carolina state lines and across three counties Thursday morning ended with the suspect being shot and killed by police during a gunfight, police say.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•October 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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Technology•by Staff Writer•October 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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Technology•by Staff Writer•October 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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Investigations•by Staff Writer•October 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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Command•by Staff Writer•October 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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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 18, 2017

Man Suspected of Shooting Six People in MD, DE in Custody

A man suspected in a workplace shooting in Harford County, MD, that killed three people and critically injured two others was in custody Wednesday night after a multi-state manhunt.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•October 18, 2017

Hundreds of FL Officers Prepare to Keep Peace During White Nationalist Speech

Beginning Wednesday, a large number of police officers will be on the Gainesville campus. More than 500 law enforcement officers are expected there Thursday.

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