July 2003

Table of Contents

• Ricin toxin: What law enforcement needs to know
First responders need to know how to handle ricin, which is more than 1,000 times more poisonous than cyanide

• Car bomb security
Lessons learned in Bali bombing can be applied to reduce the threat of terrorist car bomb attacks

• Cleaning the evidence closet
The Santa Clara PD reorganizes and becomes a model for property room management

• Evidence Handling & Storage Showcase WMD preparedness from a distance
Online training helps officers prepare for terrorist incidents

• Officer Training Systems Showcase D.C. emergency Web site keeps citizens informed
Emergency Information Atlas will be the definitive source for emergency-related information serving residents, visitors and commuters

• What's that smell?
Electronic noses help first responders sniff out trouble

• Weapons & Accessories Showcase Detecting radiation
Buying radiation detectors is the easy part

Columns

• Weapons Technology
Ejectable firearm safety plug provides safety and accessibility

• Forensic Technology
Dust in time: Detecting bioterror with tiny particles

• Investigations Technology
Dosimeters protect officers from radiological terror

• Training Technology
High-tech training mecca

• Legal Update
Transporting suspects for questioning

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