Fake Fax Temporarily Frees Prisoner

An Arkansas jail released a man charged with burglary and theft after receiving a phony fax supposedly from a police detective. It was later discovered the fax was sent from a fast food restaurant.

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.

Be On the Lookout

Numerous high-tech gadgets are now being deployed by law enforcement to catch or stop car thieves.

ID Card Maker Software

The ID Card Maker 4.02M from Polaroid has been redesigned with improvements in database connectivity, badge design, photo/image management, and the user interface. When used in conjunction with a digital camera and an ID card printer, the software makes it easy to create secure ID cards with its user-definable database, multiple ID badge templates, photo and signature capture capability, and multi-level security features.

COPS Publication Aims to Reduce Identity Theft

Law enforcement agencies can find tips on preventing identity theft in a new practical guidebook from the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).

Man Calls 911 After Apparent Botched Theft

A man was arrested for burglary on Washington state’s Whidbey Island after telephoning police himself.

Mistral Group Drug Detection and ID Sprays

Butt Identity

Cops often have their work cut out for them.

2003 Equipment Theft Report Now Available

The National Equipment Register (NER) has released its first annual study analyzing the problem of heavy equipment theft in the United States.

Man Back in Jail After Four Days

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