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Special Units
Tactical Texting Ends Utah Hostage Standoff
SWAT officers with the Roy (Utah) Police Department ended a hostage standoff late Tuesday by sending a series of text messages to the suspect using another man's cell phone.
November 27, 2012
Technology
Verizon Announces 911 Texting Service
Verizon Wireless is rolling out a 911 texting service that would allow its customers to send a 911 text message if they're unable to make a voice call. This enhanced SMS service is geared toward Verizon customers who are deaf or hard of hearing or who could be placed in additional danger by speaking.
May 14, 2012
Patrol
Stalking on Campus: A Silent Epidemic
Twenty-four people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States, and a significant portion of these individuals attend, are employed by or are patients of universities, K-12 districts and hospitals.
January 30, 2012
Photo: iStockphoto.com.
Technology
NTSB Recommends Nationwide Ban on Driver Cellphone Use
The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended a nationwide ban on driver use of all portable electronic devices in a vehicle, including hands-free devices. Exceptions would be devices that assist the driver in getting to a destination and for use in emergency situations.
December 13, 2011
Patrol
N.Y. Troopers Issue 816 Texting Tickets Over Holiday Weekend
New York State Police cracked down on texting drivers, issuing 816 tickets over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend during "Operation Hang-Up."
November 30, 2011
Technology
Nixle Reboots Text Messaging Service for LE
The Nixle Connect SMS text-messaging service is now being offered at no charge to agencies. Earlier this month, Nixle rolled out its Dial and InterConnect "add-ons" that expand its capabilities when the mission is on the line.
August 21, 2011
Technology
Utah Agencies Launch Text-Tipping Tool
More than 50 law enforcement agencies in Utah have launched the TipSoft anonymous crime tipping tool to allow the public to send tips through their phone or computer.
July 26, 2011
Technology
Chicago Allows Citizens To Text Photos, Video To 911
The images are sent to the Chicago Police Department's crime-prevention information center, which reviews them to see whether they should be distributed to first responders or detectives investigating the incident.
March 15, 2011
Photo: Flickr (pouwerkerk).
Technology
New Media, Old Media, and Policing
Most of law enforcement has watched the information age and rising knowledge-worker revolution as curious observers. We should instead embrace the opportunities these innovations have brought us, and communicate directly with the public. After all, we work for them.
February 3, 2011
Image via ConnectedCOPS.net.
Technology
TASER Protector System Reduces Distracted Driving
Through the use of innovative technology, the Protector safe driver system enables families to prevent cell-phone related driving distractions, foster responsible driving behaviors, and have the information necessary to take action in emergency situations.
January 4, 2011
Technology
Connecticut Man Claims Officer 'Sexted' From His Phone
William Vasilakos, 39, filed the suit against officer Michael Presti, according to documents posted to The Smoking Gun. The department in investigating the claim.
November 29, 2010
Training
Tennessee Rookie Says Inappropriate Text Was Honest Mistake
Cory Franklin, who was dismissed Aug. 9, had been on the job since November and said he was trying to send the picture message to his girlfriend, but accidentally sent it to a fellow officer.
August 18, 2010
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