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• Muncie police release names of alleged gunmen - Muncie Star Press

  12-04-2016 23:14
  Muncie Star Press
  Muncie police release names of alleged gunmen
  Muncie Star Press
  MUNCIE – City police on Tuesday released the names – and photos – of two Muncie teenagers wanted for questioning in a homicide. Mason Lee O'Neal and Marcus Earl Wilson II, both 17, are accused of firing gunshots early Sunday in the westside ...and more »
  
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• Video: FBI Marks 30th Anniversary of Deadly Miami Shootout

  12-04-2016 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: FBI Marks 30th Anniversary of Deadly Miami ShootoutThirty years ago, FBI agents Ben Grogan and Jerry Dove died in a vicious gun battle with two heavily armed suspected bank robbers in Miami-Dade’s Suniland area, which is now part of Pinecrest. It’s described as the bloodiest shootout in FBI history.On a street corner in Pinecrest Monday , a wreath was laid to remember the heroes of the FBI who died in the Miami Shootout on April 11, 1986.Five agents were also wounded during th
  
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• Tennessee Bill Seeks to Take Away LEOSA Carry for Former Officers with DUI Convictions

  12-04-2016 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  State Rep. Curry Todd, a retired Memphis police officer who has pleaded guilty to drunken driving and gun charges, is speaking out against Gov. Bill Haslam's proposal to keep retired law enforcement officers with DUI convictions from being able to carry firearms in public.Todd was arrested in Nashville in 2011 after he failed a roadside sobriety test and police found a loaded .38-caliber gun stuffed next to the driver's seat. The Collierville Republican later pleaded guilty, but has easily been
  
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• Police Commission Says LAPD Killing of Homeless Man Unjustified

  12-04-2016 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A video contradicts a Los Angeles police officer's claim that he fatally shot an unarmed homeless man in Venice last year because the man was grabbing his partner's gun holster, according to police records made public Tuesday.The recording, taken from a bar security camera, does not show Brendon Glenn's hand "on or near any portion" of the partner's holster, according to a report from LAPD Chief Charlie Beck to the city's Police Commission. The officer's partner told investigators he n
  
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• New Technology Gives Officers Method to Detect People Have Been Driving and Texting

  12-04-2016 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We're all familiar with the Breathalyzer, the brand name for a roadside device that measures a suspected drunken driver's blood-alcohol level. It has been in use for decades. Now there's a so-called "textalyzer" device to help the authorities determine whether someone involved in a motor vehicle accident was unlawfully driving while distracted.The roadside technology is being developed by Cellebrite, the Israeli firm that many believe assisted the FBI in cracking the iPhone at the
  
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• Mayor De Blasio Announces Plan to Release Low-Risk New York City Offenders Who Can’t Afford Bail

  12-04-2016 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Saying no one should be stuck in jail just because they can’t afford bail, Mayor de Blasio on Friday announced a new supervised release program that will keep people free as they await trial.The $17.8 million program allows judges in all five boroughs to assign defendants deemed a low flight risk to a supervisory program, instead of slapping them with a monetary amount for bail."Starting today, we are taking steps to ensure that people who can be safely supervised in the community are able
  
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• Man Gets 100 Years for Shooting 2 Chicago Officers

  12-04-2016 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A man on parole who shot two Chicago police officers when they interrupted him during a drug transaction in the West Garfield Park neighborhood in 2011 was sentenced Monday to 100 years in prison, according to prosecutors and court records.Alvis Holley, 28, was convicted in September of two counts of attempted murder of a police officer. Cook Count Judge Nicholas Ford sentenced him Monday.About 10:45 p.m. July 18, 2011, the officers saw a narcotics deal in an alley on the 4000 blo
  
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• Florida Deputy and Young Son Die in Boat Accident

  12-04-2016 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As waves crashed against the submerged boat, the fishermen slipped off one by one into the sea.The first to let go was Willis Bell, 70. His stepson, Fernandas Jones, 51, a Navy veteran, a Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy, and father, was the next. Jones' son, Jayden, who was only 9, was the last to be lost — despite a desperate attempt by the only survivor, Jones' cousin Robert Stewart, 45, to keep the boy alive.The three died after a Sunday fishing trip off Stuart turned tragic when Jon
  
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• Cybercriminals Targeting Police, Hospitals, Schools for Ransom

  12-04-2016 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Three weeks ago, a debilitating digital virus spread quickly in computer networks at three Southern California hospitals owned by Prime Healthcare Services, encrypting medical and other data so it was impossible to access.Using a pop-up window, unidentified hackers demanded about $17,000 in the hard-to-trace cybercurrency called bitcoin for the digital key to unlock the data.The attempted extortion by criminal hackers was the latest case of what the FBI says is a fast-growing threat and law enfo
  
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• Americans More worried About Crime Than They Have Been Since Before 9/11

  12-04-2016 21:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Americans are more concerned about crime than they have been at any point since the turn of the century, according to a new poll, exceeding levels of concern about things like terrorism, climate change and illegal immigration.The spike in concern comes after violent crimes increased during at least part of 2015, with murder rates spiking in a number of large cities, prompting increased media coverage, the Washington Post reports.In a Gallup poll last month, more than hal
  
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• Video: Wounded Ohio SWAT Officer on Life Support, Expected Not to Survive

  12-04-2016 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Wounded Ohio SWAT Officer on Life Support, Expected Not to SurviveA Columbus SWAT officer wounded in a standoff last weekend is not expected to survive his injuries.A homicide detective presenting information Tuesday morning in a Franklin County Municipal courtroom revealed injured officer Steven Smith is on life support and will likely succumb to his wounds, 10TV reports.Smith, 54, was allegedly shot by Lincoln Rutledge while authorities were serving a felony arson warrant late
  
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• Sex Crime Charges Against Alabama Officer Dropped, Wife Charged with Perjury

  12-04-2016 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An Etowah County, AL, judge has dropped charges against a Rainbow City police officer who was arrested in January on sodomy charges.District Judge Will Clay dismissed charges against Chase Jenkins, who resigned from Rainbow City police after his arrest.Following the hearing, Jenkins' estranged wife Melisa Anne Jenkins, 42, was arrested on charges of perjury and falsely reporting an incident, AL.com reports.According to court documents, the charges were dismissed after submission of doc
  
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• 'Horrific': Man posing as Uber driver kidnapped, sexually assaulted woman, police say - Washington Post

  12-04-2016 16:20
  
  Washington Post
  'Horrific': Man posing as Uber driver kidnapped, sexually assaulted woman, police say
  Washington Post
  Los Angeles police have arrested a man they say posed as an Uber driver and lured a woman waiting for a ride into his car, where he choked her unconscious several times and sexually assaulted her as police tried to rescue her. Police Chief Charlie Beck ...
  Police: Man claiming to be Uber driver kidnapped, raped woman in Calif.CBS Newsall 43 news articles »
  
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• Police: Arrest Made in Fatal Stabbing at DC Subway Station - ABC News

  12-04-2016 15:18
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  Police: Arrest Made in Fatal Stabbing at DC Subway Station
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  District of Columbia police say they've made an arrest in the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old boy at the same Metro subway station where another teen was fatally shot last month. Police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck tells The Washington Post ...
  Police seeking killer in fatal stabbing at Deanwood Metro stopWashington Postall 27 news articles »
  
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• Sixth witness disputes police account of homeless man's killing in San Francisco - The Guardian

  12-04-2016 15:00
  
  The Guardian
  Sixth witness disputes police account of homeless man's killing in San Francisco
  The Guardian
  Luis Gongora was shot in San Francisco's Mission district. Photograph: Julia Carrie Wong for the Guardian. Julia Carrie Wong · @juliacarriew. Tuesday 12 April 2016 09.00 EDT Last modified on Tuesday 12 April 2016 09.01 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share ...
  
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• Agencies Receive ASPCA Award for Efforts to Stop Dog Fighting

  12-04-2016 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announced the first recipients of the "ASPCA Champion for Animals" award, coinciding with National Dog Fighting Awareness Day (April 8). National Dog Fighting Awareness Day was created to shine a light on the brutality and pervasiveness of dog fighting in America. The honored groups and individuals have shown strong dedication to ending dog fighting in their communities.The recipients:The Walton County Sheriff's Office and Wal
  
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• North Charleston Mayor, Police Chief Reject Rally Invitation - ABC News

  12-04-2016 14:53
  North Charleston Mayor, Police Chief Reject Rally Invitation
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  A South Carolina mayor and a police chief in a city where a white police officer is accused of fatally shooting a black man who was running away have both declined invitations to attend a rally about local police practices a year after the death. The ...and more »
  
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• Indian police arrest 7 over temple fire that killed 116 - Fox News

  12-04-2016 14:07
  
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  Indian police arrest 7 over temple fire that killed 116
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  NEW DELHI – Seven people who had fled after an illegal fireworks display set off a fire that killed at least 116 people at the southern Indian temple where they're board members were arrested Tuesday and will face prosecution, police said. The seven ...
  India temple fire: Five wanted over deadly fireworks blaze surrender to policeABC Online
  Kerala temple fire: Police arrest 13 peopleTimes of Indiaall 190 news a
  
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• Police: Argument led to wreck that killed woman and boy on East Independence - Charlotte Observer

  12-04-2016 13:38
  
  Charlotte Observer
  Police: Argument led to wreck that killed woman and boy on East Independence
  Charlotte Observer
  Police said an argument led to a single-car wreck that killed a woman and a 6-year-old boy on East Independence Boulevard Monday night. WBTV. i. Police said an argument led to a single-car wreck that killed a woman and a 6-year-old boy on East ...and more »
  
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• A death in police custody: what really happened at Chicago's Homan Square? - The Guardian

  12-04-2016 13:35
  
  The Guardian
  A death in police custody: what really happened at Chicago's Homan Square?
  The Guardian
  Jaime Galvan is the second person known to have died at the secret interrogation site. Family and friends contend that the official autopsy and police report don't add up. Homan Square: inside secret violence at the police warehouse. An official ...and more »
  
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• Armed police enforce partial demolition of Cairo art gallery - The Guardian

  12-04-2016 13:24
  
  The Guardian
  Armed police enforce partial demolition of Cairo art gallery
  The Guardian
  Armed police have enforced the partial demolition of one of Egypt's most respected art galleries, heightening fears about its future after it was closed to the public in December. Around 30 riot police surrounded the main building of Townhouse gallery ...
  
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• Can police legally pull me over just to check something? - The Globe and Mail

  12-04-2016 11:00
  
  The Globe and Mail
  Can police legally pull me over just to check something?
  The Globe and Mail
  I was returning from a snowmobile trip when an officer followed me and then stopped me in Collingwood, Ont. He said he was checking to see if I had a proper truck safety and trailer safety for the tandem trailer I was towing. I didn't. I didn't know ...
  
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• Taiwan says Kenyan police used tear gas to put Taiwanese on plane to China - Reuters

  12-04-2016 09:44
  
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  Taiwan says Kenyan police used tear gas to put Taiwanese on plane to China
  Reuters
  TAIPEI Kenyan police broke through a police station wall and threw tear gas to force a second group of Taiwanese on to a plane bound for China on Tuesday, Taiwan's foreign ministry said, in a bizarre diplomatic row in which Taiwan has accused China of ...
  Taiwanese 'forced on to plane to China' by police in KenyaBBC Newsall 98 news articles »
  
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• Police arrest suspect after missing woman's partial remains found in recycling bin - Q13 FOX

  12-04-2016 08:31
  
  Q13 FOX
  Police arrest suspect after missing woman's partial remains found in recycling bin
  Q13 FOX
  SEATTLE -- Police Chief Kathleen O'Toole said Monday investigators identified human remains found in a resident's recycling bin on Saturday as those of a missing Renton mother of three who vanished Friday night after going out with a man she initially ...
  Police: Man Arrested After Body Parts Found in SeattleABC News
  Seattle police arrest man after body parts of missing woman discoveredAOL News
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• Police make arrests in Muncie's first murder of 2016 - Fox 59

  12-04-2016 05:00
  
  Police make arrests in Muncie's first murder of 2016
  Fox 59
  MUNCIE, Ind. (April 11, 2016) – Muncie police have made two arrests in the city's first murder of the year. Police arrested Logan May, 21, on charges of murder and conspiracy to commit robbery resulting in death. Cody Buck, 20, was arrested on charges ...and more »
  
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• Police Say 7 Connected to India Temple Surrender After Fire - ABC News

  12-04-2016 04:33
  
  ABC News
  Police Say 7 Connected to India Temple Surrender After Fire
  ABC News
  An unidentified man weeps as bodies of victims lie outside a morgue at the Kollam district hospital after a massive fire broke out during a fireworks display at the Puttingal temple complex in Paravoor village, Kollam district, southern Kerala state ...
  Indian police detain five after temple fireworks blaze kills 108Reutersall 1,915 news articles »
  
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• Man shot and killed by Chicago police after 'armed confrontation' with officer - Chicago Tribune

  12-04-2016 03:42
  
  Chicago Tribune
  Man shot and killed by Chicago police after 'armed confrontation' with officer
  Chicago Tribune
  A person driving a vehicle wanted in an earlier shooting was shot to death by police in the 3400 block of West Grenshaw Street in the Homan Square neighborhood on the evening of April 11, 2016. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune). Grace Wong and Liam ...
  Person fatally shot by police on West SideChicago Sun-Times
  Chicago Police Fatally Shoot Suspect On West SideCBS Localall 21 news ar
  
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• Police: Man claiming to be Uber driver kidnapped, raped woman in Calif. - CBS News

  12-04-2016 03:31
  
  CBS News
  Police: Man claiming to be Uber driver kidnapped, raped woman in Calif.
  CBS News
  LOS ANGELES-- Los Angeles police have arrested a man they say posed as an Uber driver to kidnap and rape a woman he lured into his SUV. Dartanyun Smith, 39, of Los Angeles was arrested Saturday morning at a home in South Los Angeles, Los ...and more »
  
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• Charges filed against suspects who led police on wild LA chase - CBS News

  12-04-2016 03:08
  
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  Charges filed against suspects who led police on wild LA chase
  CBS News
  LOS ANGELES -- Felony charges were filed Monday against two burglary suspects involved in a bizarre, slow-speed televised chase on freeway and surface streets in Los Angeles, CBS Los Angeles reported. Herschel Reynolds, a 20-year-old former Marine ...and more »
  
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• Wounded Denver Sergeant Throws Out Rockies First Pitch

  12-04-2016 02:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wounded Denver police Sgt. Tony Lopez Jr., who was shot several times during a December traffic stop, threw out the Rockies' ceremonial first pitch at the team's home opener on Friday, reports the Denver Post.Lopez was wearing a Rockies jersey with his name on the back and walked onto the field with the help of crutches and a brace on his left leg.The Coors Field crowd gave Lopez booming applause after he tossed a perfect strike.Lopez was almost killed during a Dec. 8 shootout with 36-year-old J
  
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• Side Scan Sonar

  12-04-2016 02:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JW Fishers offers side scan sonars in three different frequencies for underwater search operations. Rugged construction, powerful software, and simplicity of operation are key features of Fishers sonars. High-resolution images are displayed on a topside laptop computer or tablet mounted in the lid of the Sonar Processor Box. The included GPS allows a target’s position coordinates to be instantly viewed and automatically stored with the sonar data. Optional boat tracking software shows the
  
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• Rugged Smarphone Sport Case

  12-04-2016 02:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Specifically designed for the active lifestyle, the Rokform Rugged Sport Case relies on six-sided protection to defend your phone against all forms of abuse. With a shock-absorbing inner liner and tough outer polycarbonate shell, this Rugged Sport Case displays multiple layers of defense against drops. The easily interchangeable back insert lets you choose between a RokLock and magnet mount piece – compatible with the Pro bike mount and most Rokform accessories – or simply a magnet m
  
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• RhinoTab M1 Tablet

  12-04-2016 02:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The RhinoTab M1 is Patrol PC's newest and most advanced portable tablet. It features a 2D eCitation BarCode Scanner built into the side of its rugged frame, which provides protection from damage, eliminates failure points with no connecting cables needed, and provides ease of use. The programmable buttons on the front of the tablet allow an officer to scan a driver’s license as easily as scanning a loaf of bread at the supermarket. Powered by Intel's 5th generation corei5 and i7, the Rhino
  
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• Raven Range Tight and Capri

  12-04-2016 02:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bringing an innovative and tactical perspective on the popular yoga pant, 5.11 is launching two high-quality pant options for women – the Raven Range Tight and Capri. Constructed from flexible and comfortable "ponte di roma" fabric, both pants have a smooth finish for a sleek look. Additionally, the new Range Raven pant offers a wide elastic waistband, belt loops, and abrasion-resistant panels to support and prevent fabric wear while wearing a gun belt and holster. 
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• N5Scan Mobile Device

  12-04-2016 02:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  With the N5Scan mobile device from Two Technologies, law enforcement officers no longer have to carry ticket pads or handwrite arduous error-prone tickets. Utilizing an integrated printer, the lightweight N5Scan produces 3-inch tickets and warnings on the spot. The built-in scanner can read identification barcodes with the touch of a button, making for a vastly improved input and issuance process. The 5.7-inch display and rugged exterior allow officers to quickly issue tickets in any weather con
  
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• MobileCite

  12-04-2016 02:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cardinal Tracking's MobileCite product automates the citation issuance process to increase safety by reducing time spent on traffic stops and help eliminate written errors in issuance and data entry. With MobileCite, citations can be easily issued in the field via a laptop or handheld device. Cardinal works hard to help officers work more effectively and safely both in the field and in the office to ensure daily success for your agency 
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• Mobile Thermal Printers

  12-04-2016 02:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  E-citation printing is easy with the Brother RuggedJet and PocketJet line of mobile thermal printers. Mobile printers by Brother are engineered to deliver better performance, better durability, and greater versatility for officers—both in-vehicle and out. Fast, reliable, rugged, semi-rugged printers in 3-inch, 4-inch, and full-page formats, with the mounting and connectivity options officers need to print e-citations, warning labels, and violations from the company's widest range of device
  
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• Mobile Printer Mounts

  12-04-2016 02:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  LEM Solutions has solved the "where do we put it" space constraint problem common to law enforcement vehicles with its U.S. patented vehicle headrest printer mounts. E-citations, crash reports, warrants, Amber alerts, are all easily reached without the driver taking eyes off the road. LEM’s modular system provides additional and convertible mounting options for the console and partition. LEM designs and manufacturers vehicle mounts to accommodate printers commonly used by law enforcement,
  
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• iCitation Reporting App

  12-04-2016 02:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Thin Blue Line Reporting iCitation is a secure application that runs on a ruggedized iPad or iPhone. Citation data and evidence is synced to an FBI-CJIS compliant, U.S.-based cloud infrastructure. Reports can be quality controlled and reviewed through a secure Web-based portal in real time. Printer options include 4-inch Starmicronics Bluetooth printer or the 4-inch and 8.5x11-inch Brother printer. The TBL product line also includes cloud-based digital information management (DIMS), access t
  
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• Headrest Printer Mount

  12-04-2016 02:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CAB Solutions LLC, a police officer owned and operated company, offers the versatile CAB Solutions Brother Headrest Printer Mount. This all-in-one adjustable kit fits easily into all patrol vehicles equipped with a removable headrest. It is compatible with Brother thermal printers and was designed with public safety in mind. From the adjustable kit to the innovative cover design, the Brother Headrest Printer Mount is a space-saving, turnkey solution that is easy to install in squad cars. 
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• DigiTicket eCitation

  12-04-2016 02:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Saltus Technologies is a software company focused on developing the DigiTicket eCitation solution for public safety agencies. The DigiTicket solution is used by agencies in 15 states to issue 75,000 violations every month. Using DigiTicket, citation data can be captured using barcode scanners or interfaces to mobile CAD or records applications.  Solutions are customized and can be configured with a wide variety of handhelds, tablets, laptops, and printers. DigiTicket can be purchased or acq
  
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• Illinois Department Discontinues Body Camera Use

  12-04-2016 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Minooka (IL) Police Department has stopped using officer body cameras after a six-month testing phase because of the increased workload involved, reports the Morris Herald-News.Last year, Illinois was one of the first states in the country to pass legislation creating comprehensive law enforcement rules for body cameras. The law did not mandate that police departments use them, but it did specify how and when they should be used if a department elects to use them.Minooka Police Chief Justin
  
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• San Francisco police release sketches of suspects in fatal attack seen on video - Los Angeles Times

  12-04-2016 01:58
  
  Los Angeles Times
  San Francisco police release sketches of suspects in fatal attack seen on video
  Los Angeles Times
  San Francisco police have released sketches of a man and woman believed to have been involved in a robbery seen on video in which the victim was chased into the middle of a street and fatally stabbed in front of onlookers. The incident occurred Feb. 18 ...and more »
  
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• San Antonio SRO Fired Over Video of Throwing Student to Ground

  12-04-2016 01:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The San Antonio Independent School district on Monday fired a district police officer who became the subject of national scrutiny after a video surfaced on YouTube that appeared to show him throw a 12-year-old girl to the ground, reports the San Antonio Express-News.While investigations into Officer Joshua Kehm's actions during the March 29 encounter at Rhodes Middle School are still ongoing, district officials announced his termination on Monday."We understand that situations can sometimes esca
  
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• Off-Duty Memphis Officer Fatally Shoots Man at Gas Station

  12-04-2016 01:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An off-duty Memphis police officer killed his fiancee's ex-husband during a child custody exchange at a gas station, authorities said Monday, reports the Associated Press.The off-duty officer was at the gas station to witness his fiancee picking up her 4-year-old daughter from her ex-husband Sunday night, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokesman Josh DeVine said.The ex-husband, Luis Philipe Soto, and the officer got into an altercation. The situation escalated, and the officer shot Soto, 29,
  
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• Video: New Jersey Officer Honored for Saving 3 Lives in 10 Days

  12-04-2016 01:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: New Jersey Officer Honored for Saving 3 Lives in 10 DaysAn Evesham, NJ, Police officer is being honored by his colleagues for saving three people during a 10-day span, reports KYW-TV.Officer Bryan Strockbine joined the force 11 years ago. On March 8th, he got a call about a woman who appeared to be dead on the front lawn.She was brutally beaten, had no pulse, and wasn't breathing. Strockbine started CPR. After three minutes, she started breathing again.Authorities say her husband tried t
  
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• Leaders urge open dialogue after N.J. man is killed by police - NJ.com

  12-04-2016 01:07
  
  NJ.com
  Leaders urge open dialogue after N.J. man is killed by police
  NJ.com
  The Rev. DeForest "Buster" Soaries, Jr., senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in the Somerset section of Franklin Township, said Saturday's early-morning shooting of a township resident by police didn't happen in a vacuum. Diahlo ...and more »
  
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• Tactical police team on scene in Caldwell, Bloomfield Ave. partly closed - NJ.com

  12-04-2016 00:58
  
  NJ.com
  Tactical police team on scene in Caldwell, Bloomfield Ave. partly closed
  NJ.com
  This story was updated at 11 p.m.. CALDWELL — Police from several surrounding communities as well as State Police units were at the scene of an investigation on Bloomfield Avenue Monday afternoon, witnesses and authorities confirmed. There was a ...
  
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• Iowa Allows First Responders to Carry Anti-Overdose Drug

  12-04-2016 00:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signed Senate File 2218 and 28 other bills into law Wednesday, allowing first responders to stock and administer drugs called opioid antagonists for use in life-threatening opioid overdoses, reports the Newton Daily News.Newton Police Chief Rob Burdess said there are some lifesaving tools used by police, and it's always great to have access to another form of lifesaving help."This is another tool that will help first responders save someone's life," Burdess said. "Partic
  
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• Toronto council advised to let non-police personnel direct traffic - Toronto Star

  12-04-2016 00:47
  
  Toronto Star
  Toronto council advised to let non-police personnel direct traffic
  Toronto Star
  Lesser-paid special constables — not just police officers — should be permitted to direct traffic, and Toronto council should ask the province to make the legislative changes necessary to permit it, city staff say in a new report. “City staff suggest ...and more »
  
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