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    Investigations

    STEALTH III Law Enforcement Covert GPS Tracker

    CovertTrack Group Inc.
    Sept. 15, 2017
    The STEALTH III GPS TRACKER is a Portable AND Hardwire Capable Covert Tracking device. It is the most adaptable, cost-efficient, covert tracking device available exclusively to...
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    Communications

    Talking tech in a disaster

    Sara Scullin
    May 18, 2015
    An oil spill here, a brush fire there. And all within a pretty unfortunate 52-acres of destruction.Is this the post-apocalyptic world?No. In fact, this is training.“It basically...
    Jake Schech and Josh Hanken, of 11th Hour Clean. The company is based in Minnesota but serves a six-state area. The job entails all kinds of biohazard work, with 50 to 60 percent being crime scene cleanup.
    Crime Scene Cleanup

    Clean-up after the crime

    Keith W. Strandberg
    May 18, 2015
    Crime scenes can be horrific places, with blood, body fluids and damage everywhere. When the crime scene tape comes down, what happens next? LET takes a look behind-the-scenes...
    Photo courtesy of the Laurel, Maryland, Police Department
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    Interoperability Technology

    Get to know FirstNet

    TJ Kennedy
    May 18, 2015
    For decades first responders have been limited to essentially unchanged radio communications for voice. Today, first responders rely on more than 10,000 separate, incompatible...
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    Home

    Measuring ethics

    Tom Pardue
    May 18, 2015
    When tensions rise, police officers who learn and live their ethics will continue to set the pace for better relationships with media and community

    More content from May 2015

    Firearms Instructor Jessica Regalado showed up on the range with several of her own M&P models when we tested the M&P Shield. This gun was compact and had some of the best ergonomics of any compact gun we have tested. We liked it especially for its ability to transition from target to target, and still keep brass in the air.
    Firearm Accessories

    Smith & Wesson's M&P Shield...off duty

    Officer Lindsey Bertomen (ret.), Contributing Editor
    May 18, 2015
    I recently tested the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield, a lightweight, concealable handgun, suitable for police backup or off-duty carry. My verdict: it proved to be a capable shooter...
    Photo courtesy of Miami PD
    Miami Beach Police Department recently shopped products that would offer a more robust battery life during for those 10+ hour shifts.
    Communications

    Is it time for an update?

    Sara Scullin
    May 18, 2015
    Seeking a longer (battery) lifeLt. David Hernandez works in the investigations & support division at Miami Beach PD. His agency recently swapped out radio batteries hoping for...
    Training & Careers

    Tips from top brass

    Ryan Mason
    May 18, 2015
    When it comes to the law enforcement executive, we all want to work for someone we respect. And in the world of upper level law enforcement management, something as simple as ...
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    Case Management Software

    Do shared records equal shared success?

    Andi Mucklow
    May 18, 2015
    For years, public safety agencies have found themselves under pressure to reduce costs while still protecting the citizens they are sworn to serve. As a result, some agencies ...
    Communications

    Hurtling towards new frontiers

    Sara Scullin
    May 18, 2015
    We’ve all seen one, and perhaps your city has one.The U.S. pioneered the compact communication hub back around 1876—shortly after Bell invented the telephone. It was how officers...
    Hiring & Promotion

    A police offender registry?

    Carole Moore
    May 4, 2015
    Reason.com's solution to keep the officers who've faced disciplinary issues off the streets
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    Batteries & Accessories

    EPU-(Electronic Power Unit) 5200 - Portable Auxiliary Power Source

    Streamlight Inc.
    March 13, 2015
    Streamlight Inc.'s EPU-(Electronic Power Unit) 5200 is a portable auxiliary power source designed to offer instant charge power for the company’s growing line of USB flashlight...
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    Portable Lighting

    Sidewinder Rescue Tactical Light

    Streamlight Inc.
    March 11, 2015
    Streamlight Inc. introduced the Sidewinder Rescue, a slim, lightweight tactical light that also functions as a personal distress marker for use in water rescues and other emergencies...
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    Tablets & Handhelds

    F5m Rugged Tablet Platform

    Motion Computing
    March 5, 2015
    Built for demanding environments that require robust enterprise software compatibility, theMotion F5m Rugged Tablet Platform offers the durability and functionality you need to...
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    Hazard Detection

    Gemini Handheld Analyzer - FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy

    Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
    March 3, 2015
    An intuitive interface, including customizable profiles and Scan Assist, to guide the operator through technology selection and sampling; A motorized anvil that adjusts sample...
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    Knives & Tools

    Urban Survival LE

    BOKER USA Inc.
    Feb. 24, 2015
    Boker USA is proud to present the new Urban Survival LE by Boker Plus. The new version for law enforcement has an overall length of 5 ⅝ inches and a blade length of 1 ⅝-inch. ...
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    SWAT

    TACOPS Active Response Bag

    TSSi (Tactical & Survival Specialties Inc.)
    Feb. 24, 2015
    TSSi introduces its new TACOPS Active Response Bag. Designed for use by law enforcement personnel, this bag incorporates user friendly, advantageous features resulting from over...
    Alert-360
    Left: Typical 9-1-1 Call Right: 9-1-1 Caller with Alert-360(R) (PRNewsFoto/Alert-360)
    Dispatch Technology

    Alert-360 Mobile 911 Crowdsourcing Smartphone App

    Biosynq Corp.
    Feb. 14, 2015
    On February 16, 1968 - forty-seven years ago - the first 911 call was placed in Haleyville, Alabama. To commemorate that event, Biosynq Corporation launched Alert-360, the first...
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    Tablets & Handhelds

    Ultra-rugged XP7 LTE Android Smartphone

    Sonim Technologies Inc.
    Feb. 5, 2015
    Sonim Technologies' ultra-rugged XP7 LTE Android smartphones were used in a demonstration of emergency communications during the International Ski Federation’s Alpine World Ski...
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    EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)

    Point Blank 4025 Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Suit

    Point Blank Enterprises Inc.
    Jan. 18, 2015
    Available exclusively through Point Blank, the lightweight Point Blank 4025 explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) suit integrates new technology, leading edge materials and world...
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    Environment & Hazard Protection

    ERGOTEC 4025 Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Suit

    Morgan Advanced Materials - Composites and Defense Systems
    Jan. 17, 2015
    Morgan Advanced Materials’ Composites and Defense Systems business announced the lightweight ERGOTEC 4025 explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) suit. Integrating new technology, ...
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    Headwear Accessories

    EXFIL SAR Tactical, Backcountry - Search and Rescue Helmets

    Team Wendy
    Jan. 16, 2015
    The EXFIL SAR Tactical and EXFIL SAR Backcountry helmet models are the first search and rescue helmets built to offer tactical accessory mounting capabilities while providing ...
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    Binoculars / Telescopes

    RICOH NV-10A Enhanced Binoculars

    Ricoh Americas Corp
    Jan. 16, 2015
    Ricoh Americas Corporation today unveiled RICOH NV-10A digital binoculars, which for the first time can penetrate fog, smoke, rain and sand to provide a crisp, clear image even...
    Hazard Detection

    VeriAir Flex Manual-Inflating Sample Bag

    NEXTTEQ
    Jan. 3, 2015
    Nextteq’s VeriAir Flex manual-inflating sample bag offers a patented design that allows a whole air grab sample to be collected directly without any need for sampling pumps or...
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    First Aid Kits & Supplies

    Medical Panel Insert (TMK-MPI)

    Chinook Medical Gear Inc.
    Dec. 11, 2014
    Chinook Medical Gear unveiled its latest addition to a growing line of customizable medical gear with the Medical Panel Insert (TMK-MPI). Designed and tested in cooperation with...
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    Mapping & Tracking

    AVaiL Web

    BodyWorn by Utility
    Nov. 22, 2014
    AVaiL Web is a secure command and control web service that provides an automatic real-time, map-based view of the location and status of all mobile operations, including vehicles...
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    EMS / HAZMAT

    Respirator Accessories (Wall Cases, Storage Bags, Wipes, Cleaning Kits, Fit Test Kits)

    ALLEGRO INDUSTRIES
    Nov. 6, 2014
    Allegro Industries offers the most complete line of cleaning, storage and testing accessories available for respirator users. Among the products included in this line are wall...
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    Entry Equipment

    BlocHead Entry Tool System

    BlocHead Gear
    Nov. 4, 2014
    BlocHead Gear designs and manufactures tools for first responders, fire fighters, law enforcement and military use. Its flagship product – the BlocHead Entry Tool System – debuted...
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    First Aid Kits & Supplies

    Emergency And Survival Pandemic Kits

    Brownells Law Enforcement
    Oct. 21, 2014
    Brrownells now offers two Emergency & Survival Gear Essentials Kits specifically designed for pandemic preparedness. Both the Pandemic Kit and the Ultimate Pandemic Kit contain...
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    Tablets & Handhelds

    Archer 2 Rugged Handheld

    Juniper Systems
    Oct. 17, 2014
    Juniper Systems' Class I, Division 2-certified Archer 2 rugged handheld (Archer 2 Hazloc) was designed to perform safely in hazardous locations where flammable gases or vapors...
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    Emergency Response Software

    Plan1 - Chemical Information Sharing Service

    MSDSonline (now VelocityEHS)
    Oct. 15, 2014
    To give first responders better access to potentially lifesaving hazardous chemical information, MSDSonline, the leading cloud-based hazardous chemical management solutions provider...
    Crime Analytics

    GIS for Crime Analysis, Law Enforcement and Public Safety - Book

    American Sentinel University
    July 30, 2014
    American Sentinel University’s new e-book, ‘GIS for Crime Analysis, Law Enforcement and Public Safety,’ profiles how geographic information systems (GIS) has become an effective...
    Investigations

    Reticle Georegistration

    2d3 Sensing
    May 8, 2014
    2d3 Incorporated (dba 2d3 Sensing), an agile commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology provider specializing in the improvement, processing, exploitation, and dissemination of...
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    Apps (mobile, tablet & computer)

    Altus Blue Force Tracking Application

    Polaris Wireless
    Feb. 6, 2014
    High-accuracy wireless location is critical to the war on crime and terrorism. Forward-looking governments are utilizing next-generation technology and applications to monitor...
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    Body Armor Protection

    DKX Armor Plates

    DKX Advanced Mfg. (DKX Armor)
    Feb. 6, 2014
    DKX Advanced Manufacturing, a US manufacturer of armor plates, revealed DKX Armor plates utilizing the most advanced technologies resulting in one of the lightest, most buoyant...