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Technology

Feds Stall Charlotte Emergency Comm Network for DNC

Federal funding has been suspended for a special communications network Charlotte officials had hoped to use for emergency and police communications during the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

June 21, 2012

Patrol

Cash-Strapped Detroit Asks for State Police Help

Detroit's Mayor Dave Bing has asked for help from the Michigan State Police and suburban sheriff's departments for the city's annual June 25 fireworks show.

June 6, 2012

Vehicles

Securing the Republican National Convention

The Tampa Police Department has prepared what command staff members are calling a layered approach for deploying vehicles and officers to provide security at the event, which will be staged at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.

May 23, 2012

Patrol

Video: Chicago Cops Clash With Anarchists Near NATO Summit

At least 45 people were arrested Sunday during a violent clash between Chicago Police and black bloc anarchists who were among the protestors of the NATO Summit.

May 20, 2012

Patrol

Charlotte Police Learn Lessons From NATO Summit Security

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police got a first-hand look at the security plan for the NATO Summit in Chicago, and said they took away several lessons for the Democratic National Convention in September.

May 20, 2012

Patrol

6 Crucial Contacts When Planning Event Security

When planning events, you'll want to involve the event coordinator (or committee); fire and ambulance services; information technology and communications; public works; the media; and organized volunteers.

March 7, 2012

Careers

Dealing with Politicians

Most of the politicians want to know you and get the name-and-face thing down pat in case they can use you. Yes, I said use you. Be professional and courteous, and don't speak outside of the department's policy and procedures.

July 31, 2011

Patrol

Major Special Events Planning

Once the event starts, anything can happen. In other words, don't fight Murphy's Law but instead, embrace it as your credo; anything that can go wrong, will. The best time to handle a problem is before it ever starts, so incorporating contingency planning is critical to a successful event.

April 24, 2011

Technology

Tampa Authorities Deploy E•Sponder Technology for Super Bowl Security

With nearly a quarter of a million people in Tampa for Super Bowl-related activities, efforts to ensure tight security communications and response surrounding the event are underway with E•Sponder's integrated solution for planning, tracking and reporting of all security matters surrounding the game.

January 31, 2009

Patrol

Smooth Sailing in the Big Apple

What could have been a logistical nightmare—replete with miscues, bruised egos or worse—at the city's largest event on record, instead developed into a finely tuned, dynamic project that set sail for its duration without major incident.

September 30, 2000