SHOT Show 2007: Report from the Aisles

Every winter, the Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show attracts buyers from the major wholesalers, federal firearms license holders, and a mix of individuals from the government and law enforcement. For those of you who couldn't get to Orlando in mid-January to walk the aisles of the show, here's a quick look at some of the gear that caught the eyes of our editors.

Ticket Board Lighted Clipboard

The Ticket Board’s innovative features help make traffic stops safer. Four LEDs shine white light down the length of the ticket, illuminating the writing surface. A magnified and lighted viewer for the operator’s license or other ID makes the card clearly visible while holding it in place.

Governors Named to NGA Public Safety Task Force

On the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on America, the National Governors Association (NGA) has announced the creation of a Public Safety Task Force in recognition of governors' evolving role and responsibility in enhancing the safety of their states' residents.

Information Display Company Quick-Change System

Information Display Company’s new Quick-Change system enables traffic engineers and police departments to move SpeedCheck driver feedback signs between several locations. The Quick-Change brackets are made of heavy-duty stainless steel plate and can be used with the company’s VSC-1520 15-inch signs. The bracket sets run for $95 each.

3M Develops New Security Feature for License Plates

3M’s Traffic Safety Systems Division has developed new technology that incorporates an indelible mark into reflective material that is nearly impossible to duplicate, making illegal license plate altering or duplication difficult.

Police Equipment Recovery Award Nominations Open

Law enforcement and rental companies have been working together to prevent theft and recover stolen equipment. In recognition of these efforts and many success stories, an annual award was established in 2004 by the American Rental Association (ARA), ARA Insurance Services, and the National Equipment Register (NER).

Advanced Public Safety QuickTicket

Air Marshals Monitor Behavior to Pinpoint Terrorists

A pilot program at Logan International Airport in Boston uses “behavior pattern recognition” to single out people exhibiting unusual behavior that might be planning an act of terrorism.

Award Recognizes Observant Officers

The seventh annual Looking Beyond the License Plate award program recognizes law enforcement officers whose observation of a license plate led to the arrest of a suspect or to a crime being solved. The entry deadline is June 1, 2004.

Man Back in Jail After Four Days

A Florida man gave police all the evidence they needed to quickly put him back behind bars.