Border Patrol Struggles to Stem Influx of Illegals

Despite new technologies introduced to help police the border, Border Patrol agents catch only about one-third of the estimated 3 million people who illegally cross the border between Mexico and the United States each year.

Vang Comp Systems Police Magnum Shotgun

The reason for the 870's popularity with the men and women of American law enforcement is easy to understand. It's a proven weapon that works not only as a long gun but also as a means of intimidating the bad guy into peaceful compliance.

New Border Crossing Technology to be Tested

The same radio microchip technology by which many cars automatically pay highway tolls as they speed by could soon accelerate the process of checking motorists at U.S. borders crossings.

i2 Inc Visual Notebook

Back in November I suffered through the San Diego-to-Los Angeles commuter traffic to see many of the new software products and gadgets being shown at the 2004 International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference. One product that caught my eye was i2 Inc.’s new Visual Notebook, an electronic “storyboard” that investigators can use to visualize, analyze, and present the complexities of any incident.

Citizens Donate to Save K-9’s Eyesight

Newspaper readers sent money to a cash-strapped Minnesota police agency that couldn’t pay for a $2,500 operation to restore the sight of one of its police dogs.

Grand Theft Arizona

Indeed, when it comes to curbing vehicle theft in Tucson—a city with one of the highest per-capita auto theft rates in the nation—the battle is often waged on uncertain ground. Being located just 40 minutes from the notoriously permeable U.S.-Mexico border doesn’t help matters, either.

Buck Knives Model 290/291 Rush

The Model 110 has defined Buck's folding knife line for years. And with good reason.

Blood Clotters

Medical personnel have known for years that approximately 80 percent of combat deaths occur within 30 minutes of wounding, often because of loss of blood

GSSI Ground Penetrating Radar

U.S. Changes Policy For Crossing Mexican Border

The Bush administration has changed its plans to require many Mexican nationals crossing the border from Mexico into the United States for short trips to be fingerprinted and photographed.