October, 2008

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Authoritative resources: Four technology centers of excellence

Oct. 1, 2008
Focusing on four different areas of technology, the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (OJP) began four technology-based centers of excellence (COE). Working within...
Tactical

The Recon Scout: "Know before you go"

Oct. 1, 2008
Officers receive a call of shots fired, barricaded subject, unknown weapons, unknown bystanders/ hostages, and race to the scene. When they arrive, they find the department already...
Command/HQ

Underwater sonar tech aids evidence recovery and protects police divers

Oct. 1, 2008
Drug smugglers constantly seek new ways to fly under the radar of law enforcement and counter-drug surveillance personnel while delivering loads of contraband. Their latest method...
Body Armor Protection

PROTECTION against IMMINENT

Oct. 1, 2008
The new NIJ Standard 0101.06 for ballistic body armor has manufacturers going to even greater lengths to ensure officers' safety
Investigations

Lifting heavy metal

Oct. 1, 2008
As the price of metals rises to a spike, their theft can puncture the public's safety