L.A. County Sheriff Suggests Lower Bails to Cut Jail Crowding

Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca was in talks Tuesday with court officials to determine whether reducing bail for nonviolent offenders would cut jail overcrowding, discussions that came a day after he threatened to close the Men's Central Jail if hit with steep budget cuts.

GETAC to Supply HP with Full Line of Rugged Mobile Computing Products

Panasonic Upgrades Toughbook 19 and 30 Mobile Laptops for Improved Performance and Viewability

Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers, today introduced upgrades to its Panasonic Toughbook 30 clamshell rugged laptop and its Toughbook 19 rugged convertible tablet computer.

TriggerPro ID Swab

Relative newcomer Forensic ID has developed the easy-to-use TriggerPro ID swab. It allows street officers to effectively gather “touch” DNA from firearms used in crimes at the scene. The swab is engineered with a tip designed to conveniently and effectively collect DNA specimens from handguns, regardless of environmental conditions.

Five Ways the Economy Will Change Your Job

For those in law enforcement, the question becomes one of: How does all of this economic gloom affect me? To address this question, POLICE decided to look at five of the biggest economic threats facing law enforcement.

American Technologies Network, Corp. Announces the Night Spirit-2 Night Vision Monocular

American Technologies Network Corp. announces the Night Spirit-2, a rugged and lightweight night-vision monocular that offers a combination of versatility and performance at an economical price.

Arkansas Police Chief Killed in Ice Storm Accident

Trumann Police Chief Larry Blagg, 39, was remembered Wednesday as a family man who went well beyond his duty, dying to protect people in the Poinsett County town. Blagg, a 17-year veteran of the department, was killed Tuesday night when a piece of a tree limb struck him on West Main Street.

General Dynamics Itronix Introduces GD6000 Vehicle-Rugged Notebook

The new GD6000 vehicle-rugged notebook, by General Dynamics Itronix, is now available for field technicians, law enforcement personnel and others whose offices are in trucks, patrol cars, utility vans or other vehicles.

Pelican Products Acquires Hardigg Industries

Pelican Products Inc, announced the acquisition of long-time competitor Hardigg Industries, the world's largest manufacturer of roto-molded protective cases based in South Deerfield, Mass.

Bush Commutes Border Patrol Agents' Prison Terms

In one of his final acts in office, President Bush on Monday commuted the controversial prison terms of two former U.S. Border Patrol agents convicted of shooting an unarmed Mexican drug smuggler who fled across the Rio Grande, away from a van loaded with 743 pounds of marijuana.