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  • August 2009

    • August 2009

    On the Street

    Horses & public relations

    Aug. 1, 2009
    I came across a nifty story by AP Sports Writer Tom Canavan on how criminal justice agencies are putting retired race horses to work. According to the story, retired racehorses...
    Investigations

    Can Google spot pot?

    Aug. 1, 2009
    Recent news headlines touted "Google Earth leads to 16 arrests for marijuana." The story claimed the Narcotics Unit of the police in Switzerland used Google Earth to find the...
    Courtesy of NFSTC
    When the crime lab flooded, an NFSTC mobile laboratory saved the day
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    Lab on Loan

    Aug. 1, 2009
    When the crime lab flooded, an NFSTC mobile laboratory saved the day
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    Investigations

    Setting up rural narc teams

    Aug. 1, 2009
    Rural narcotics enforcement is challenging. Some say it can't be done, others say it can. One rural sheriff said, "I would need 50 more deputies to make an impact." Another law...
    Tactical

    All together now

    Aug. 1, 2009
    As a law enforcement officer, you'll often find yourself working together with EMS and fire professionals. Whether it be a car accident or a school shooting, everyone must coordinate...