October 2002

Features

• Community oriented traffic policing
Maine police seek to reduce traffic crashes in the long term

• Protecting our children
In child abduction cases, the best defense is a good offense

• Wireless modems: Not just another component
Tips to help you choose the right wireless modem

• Less lethal
A new look at the state of tactical training

• Less-Lethal Showcase

• NIJ revises metal detector standards
Make sure handheld and walk-through technology meets your requirements

• New eyes of the law
Radar-like system peers through clothing to detect concealed weapons

• The forensic dentist is in
Investigators can learn the truth from a tooth

• Duty Gear Showcase

• PR Management 101
Managing public relations without a public relations officer

• Putting everyone on the same page
An increased number of immigrants has left officers out of sync when trying to communicate with their constituents

• Living the high life includes living responsibly
Miller Brewing Co.'s Live Responsibly programs help communities address underage drinking and drunk driving issues

• The eyes of an owl
Several things can be done to improve your vehicle's forward lighting

• The digital video recorder revolution
Agencies may find themselves ill-equipped to handle evidence collected by DVRs

• Red light traffic cameras: What's wrong with this picture?
Automatic red light traffic cameras have many seeing red

• Using scales in photography
There are many things a crime scene technician needs to know

Columns

• Forensic Technology
Integrated DNA analysis technologies

• Computer Technology
Tracking criminals your own way

• Investigations Tech
ICE Light: A new safety device

• Vehicle Technology
GPS-Web device

• Forensic Technology
Open and shut casings

• Communications Technology
Phone 2 PC-Law Enforcement: An effective recording solution

• Investigations Technology
Investigating heavy equipment theft

• Investigations Technology
Digital evidence beyond a reasonable doubt

• Managing in the Millennium
Saying it right

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