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Newsby Staff WriterMay 15, 2012

Verizon Announces 911 Texting Service

Verizon Wireless is rolling out a 911 texting service that would allow its customers to send a 911 text message if they're unable to make a voice call. This enhanced SMS service is geared toward Verizon customers who are deaf or hard of hearing or who could be placed in additional danger by speaking.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2011

NTSB Recommends Nationwide Ban on Driver Cellphone Use

The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended a nationwide ban on driver use of all portable electronic devices in a vehicle, including hands-free devices. Exceptions would be devices that assist the driver in getting to a destination and for use in emergency situations.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2011

N.Y. Troopers Issue 816 Texting Tickets Over Holiday Weekend

New York State Police cracked down on texting drivers, issuing 816 tickets over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend during "Operation Hang-Up."

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 27, 2011

Utah Agencies Launch Text-Tipping Tool

More than 50 law enforcement agencies in Utah have launched the TipSoft anonymous crime tipping tool to allow the public to send tips through their phone or computer.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 16, 2011

Chicago Allows Citizens To Text Photos, Video To 911

The images are sent to the Chicago Police Department's crime-prevention information center, which reviews them to see whether they should be distributed to first responders or detectives investigating the incident.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 5, 2011

TASER Protector System Reduces Distracted Driving

Through the use of innovative technology, the Protector safe driver system enables families to prevent cell-phone related driving distractions, foster responsible driving behaviors, and have the information necessary to take action in emergency situations.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2010

Connecticut Man Claims Officer 'Sexted' From His Phone

William Vasilakos, 39, filed the suit against officer Michael Presti, according to documents posted to The Smoking Gun. The department in investigating the claim.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 19, 2010

Tennessee Rookie Says Inappropriate Text Was Honest Mistake

Cory Franklin, who was dismissed Aug. 9, had been on the job since November and said he was trying to send the picture message to his girlfriend, but accidentally sent it to a fellow officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 17, 2010

U.S. Supreme Court Allows PDs to Search Officer Pagers

The Ontario (Calif.) Police Department fired Sgt. Jeff Quon after an internal audit determined he had sent a flurry of personal text messages using his department-issued pager.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 20, 2010

U.S. Supreme Court Hears SWAT Texting Case

U.S. Supreme Court justices began discussing the merits of the firing of a California SWAT sergeant for receiving sexually explicit text messages on his department-issued pager.

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