March 2003

Table of Contents

• Smallpox is no small matter
Timeline sets March 1 as the start date for vaccinations to first responders, but concerns may delay implementation

• When terrorists play dirty
Protecting your officers and the public from dirty bombs

• Making the case for crime scene certification
Working a scene requires more than collecting and photographing evidence

• Fingerprints making the case
AFIS and IAFIS are helping find matching prints, but there are more to be found

• Forensics, AFIS & Investigations Showcase

• Forensics follows foliage
Botanists track plant evidence from crime scene to courtroom

• Police hit the street in AWACS on wheels
Law enforcement answers the threat of terrorism with a techno-marvel mobile command and surveillance center

• Entry by force
Pry bars, spreaders, rams, and multi-tools help tactical teams breach doors

• Tactical Showcase

• Get an edge on tactical knife purchases
How to buy the right tactical knife for the job

Columns

• Communications Spotlight
SONET ring connects Houston

• Investigations Technology
System simplifies agency’s weather monitoring duties

• Legal Update
What is sexual harassment?

Departments

• Editor’s Log
• News
• Corporate News
• Products & Technology
• Computers & Software
• Calendar
• Publications