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Technology

Thales Demonstrates Interoperable Communications on Inauguration Day

Thales Communications Inc. provided multiple units of its new multiband, portable radio for the Jan. 20 Presidential Inauguration Day activities. The Liberty software-defined, multiband land mobile radio enhanced operations in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding areas by linking multi-agency communications.

January 24, 2009

Patrol

Troops, Cops to Surge for President-Elect Barack Obama's Inaugural

Military and law enforcement officials told the Daily News they're adding more soldiers and cops than previously planned to help safeguard Obama's Jan. 20 swearing-in.

January 10, 2009

Patrol

Obama and Law Enforcement: What Will He Do?

No one knows how Obama's presidency will play out. The only thing we do know is what he has said that he plans to do in the next four years. The following is an examination of what he's said about issues near and dear to American law enforcement and commentary from leading law enforcement experts on how it will affect you.

December 31, 2008

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L.A. County to Send 112 Deputies to Inauguration

The move will make the L.A. County department one of the largest contingents helping with crowd control and other duties at what are expected to be high-turnout festivities surrounding President-elect Barack Obama's swearing in.

December 18, 2008

Patrol

L.A. County Sheriff Catches Flak for Plan to Send Deputies to D.C. for Inauguration

County officials estimate that they would be on the hook for another $905,000 in salary and benefits. In addition, there is $81,000 in needed "cold weather gear" including jackets, gloves, hats and "turtleneck dickies" at a cost of $232 per deputy.

December 10, 2008

Patrol

Top Obama Adviser: Napolitano is Homeland Security Pick

Gov. Janet Napolitano is President-elect Barack Obama's choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security, multiple news agencies reported late Wednesday. If appointed, the Democrat in her second term would head the sprawling federal agency, which is responsible for immigration policy and border security as well as emergency response issues.

November 19, 2008

Technology

NYPD Dumps Barack Obama Campaign Ads from Website

The NYPD yanked a free news service from the department's internal Web site yesterday after cops and union leaders complained its ads promoted Sen. Barack Obama.

October 2, 2008

Patrol

Who Gets Your Vote For President?

Who will get your vote when you cast your ballot in the presidential election? Add to the discussion on PoliceMag.com.

September 10, 2008