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• Here's Why the FBI Forcing Apple to Break Into an iPhone Is a Big Deal

  17-02-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  When U.S. Magistrate Sheri Pym ruled that Apple must help the FBI break into an iPhone belonging to one of the killers in the San Bernardino, CA, shootings, the tech world shuddered. Why? The battle of encryption "backdoors" has been longstanding in Silicon Valley, where a company's success could be made or broken based on its ability to protect customer data, reports USA Today.The issue came into the spotlight after Edward Snowden disclosed the extent to which technology and phone companies wer
  
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• Police Seek Suspect After Fatal Brooklyn Shooting - New York Times

  17-02-2016 21:00 via
  Police Seek Suspect After Fatal Brooklyn Shooting
  New York Times
  The police on Wednesday were searching for an assailant who fatally shot a Brooklyn man during an argument outside an apartment building that has a history of drug activity. The victim was identified by the police as Lionell McClean, 29. They said Mr.and more »
  

• Laser Ammo Unveils Interactive Multi Training Target System

  17-02-2016 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Manageable cost and advanced training were what Laser Ammo had in mind when it developed its latest product, the Interactive Multi Training Target System (i-MTTS).The Interactive Multi Training Target System features an interactive system that operates without the use of a computer. The targets communicate with each other in whatever numbers the user selects, up to five. Each target offers four different target shapes and sizes, including five different drills:Stand Alone – Shoot, hear and
  
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• AS&E Introduces the CarView Portal to Inspect Small Vehicles

  17-02-2016 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  American Science and Engineering Inc. ("AS&E"), a worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, today introduced the CarView portal, an advanced high-throughput scanning system for superior detection of hidden threats in cars and small vehicles.The CarView system simultaneously produces two images of the top-down view of the vehicle: a high-quality, dual-energy transmission image that highlights metallic threats, and a photo-like Z Backscatter image that highlights organic thre
  
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• VP360 Develops Argus Body-Worn Camera and Evidence Storage Solution for Law Enforcement

  17-02-2016 18:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A consortium of technology industry leaders led by VP360 and Lightstream and including technology providers Zadara Storage and SoleraTec today announced the availability of the VP360 Argus Body-Worn Camera Solution for law enforcement agencies.The VP360 Argus BCS solution leverages the Zadara Storage enterprise-class storage-as-a-service (STaaS) solution and SoleraTec's Phoenix Digital Evidence Management (DEM) application to store and manage video evidence from body-worn cameras. It is the only
  
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• License Plate Reader and Historical LPR Data Used in Homicide Investigation

  17-02-2016 18:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  An agency used its Vigilant Solutions mobile license plate reader (LPR) to develop a lead in a difficult homicide case. The agency then used Vigilant's historical and commercially available LPR data to locate the suspect vehicle.Due to the ongoing investigation, the agency name and certain details of the case have been omitted at the agency's request.A spokesperson for the agency explains, "Our victim was found deceased at an intersection here in the City. He had suffered a severe brain injury f
  
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• TruGlo Introduces 20mm Tactical Red Dot Optic

  17-02-2016 16:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  TruGlo Inc., manufacturer of an advanced line of sights and accessories for tactical applications and shooting sports, has introduced a new compact, ultra-light 20mm Tactical Red-Dot Sight. The Tru-Tec 20MM incorporates a two minute-of-angle (MOA) reticle, which provides a crisp point of aim that the company says is more precise than most red dot optics on the market. Unlimited eye relief and the wide field of view assist with quick target acquisition.TruGlo has added other convenient features t
  
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• Cybersecurity to be Spotlighted at IWCE 2016 in March

  17-02-2016 01:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cybersecurity is a key topic that will be highlighted at International Wireless Communication Expo (IWCE), the premier annual event for communications technology professionals, scheduled to take place March 21–25, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As more critical systems become connected it also means that communications technology infrastructures are more vulnerable to hacking and cyber attacks.IWCE's opening keynote will be presented by Curtis Levinson, Cybersecurity Advisor to N
  
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• Michigan Department Exonerates Two Individuals Using Fixed LPR Cameras

  17-02-2016 01:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Grosse Ile Police Department in Michigan used Vigilant Solutions fixed license plate reader (LPR) cameras to exonerate two individuals from wrongdoing.Grosse Ile has Vigilant Solutions fixed license plate reader cameras monitoring one of the bridges to the island community to enhance the safety of its citizens. Based on recent successes, they are in the process of adding additional fixed LPR cameras to cover the other bridge onto the island.Lieutenant Robert Bow of Grosse Ile PD explains two
  
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• Canadian Constable Shot and Killed Responding to Domestic

  17-02-2016 01:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Algonquin community of Lac Simon, Que., is in shock after a man opened fire on a police officer and then killed himself.On Saturday night, police were called to a domesitic disturbance call at a residence in the community 500 kilometres north of Montreal.As officers approached the house, shots were fired and Constable Thierry LeRoux, 26, was killed according to a a release from the Sûreté du Québec.The alleged shooter, Joseph Anthony Raymond-Papatie, 2
  
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