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Articlesby Arthur SlatkinMay 24, 2015

Negotiating with Suicidal Subjects

Suicide by cop, like other suicides, can be devastating for loved ones of the subject. But unlike other suicides, suicide by cop places a weighty burden on the involved officers that can be career-ending, as a high percentage of officers involved in fatal shootings leave policing within a year of the incident.

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Articlesby Jon AdlerMay 22, 2015

No Mitigating Factors for Tsarnaev

Jurors may have to wrestle with their religious principles over sending Tsarnaev to death, but nothing else. There are no mitigating factors that should save this vicious terrorist from being euthanized.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 18, 2015

Officer Who Shot Tony Robinson Wants to Return to Madison PD Duty After Being Cleared by DA

The officer remains on paid leave, pending an internal investigation to see if he violated MPD policies during the incident. That review could still subject him to department sanctions or firing. It has not been completed, officials said, but its results are expected soon.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 18, 2015

SceneDoc Announces Major Upgrade to Its Mobile Evidence Collection

SceneDoc 3.0 new features include more powerful multimedia/video/audio capabilities, multi-factor authentication for signing in, CJIS-capability, a home screen for quick launching modules, as well as allowing multiple users for one device. The platform’s data synchronization system now automatically syncs with the cloud so command/supervisors can get case updates as it happens.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 18, 2015

Video: San Diego Officer Shot, Suspect Killed After High-Speed Chase

The incident started as a high-speed pursuit, when a grey late model Jeep heading southbound on State Route 163 did not yield to lights and sirens while driving approximately 90 miles per hour.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 15, 2015

ATN X-Sight Day/Night Rifle Scope Makes Great Tactical Tool

American Technologies Network's X-Sight HD Day/Night rifle scope in 5-18X or 3-12X was originally developed with hunters in mind. But since its introduction at SHOT show, ATN has seen an increased interest from long-range shooters, security, tactical, and law enforcement professionals.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 14, 2015

Protesters Hold Mock Trial of Wisconsin Officer who Killed Tony Robinson

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin had warned that anyone who broke the law would be arrested. At the end of the event, police arrested some two dozen protesters who locked arms and blocked an intersection near the courthouse. As the police were detaining those protesters, onlookers hurled insults at the officers, including racial epithets.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 12, 2015

Off-Duty Florida Officer Stops Carjacking

The police officer ran to the car, pulled his firearm and identified himself as an off-duty police officer, according to an incident report.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 12, 2015

PrintekMobile Launches New 8-Inch Mobile Thermal Printer

PrintekMobile has announced the launch of its new Interceptor 800 mobile thermal printer. The I800 is designed to provide smartphone, tablet, and handheld users the ability to print full-page tickets or other printing needs right from their device.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 11, 2015

L-Tron’s Law Enforcement Promo Recycles Driver's License Readers and Offers Agencies a Price Break

Last year, L-Tron offered a popular campaign for public safety agencies to trade-in their older model driver's license scanners and receive a discount on new 4910LR DL Scanners. This year, the company is doing it again, with additional incentives.

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