Technology

  • Warning: Laser in use

    The use of lasers is very common; they serve as valuable tools in many aspects of our lives. Lasers come in a variety of forms and are used by doctors to correct our vision, to scan barcodes, or to create brilliant light shows at amusement parks...

    Article • March 13th, 2013

  • New, Super-Compact ALS Flashlight Perfect for Crime-Scene Investigation

    Spectronics Corporation has introduced the new OPTI-LUX™ 365 UV-A LED inspection flashlight for crime-scene investigation.

    Press Release • March 6th, 2013

  • American Technologies Network Corp. Is the Exclusive Supplier of Night Vision and Thermal Optics for Red Jacket Firearms, LLC

    The Online and Custom-made Firearms Store Sells a Variety of ATN Night Vision and Thermal Systems.

    Press Release • March 6th, 2013

  • NYPD, Apple Team Up to Catch iPhone, iPad Thieves

    A team of officers has been assigned to work with the tech giant to get the stolen gadgets back.

    News • February 22nd, 2013

  • Night Vision gets smart: US Night Vision’s iPhone 4 Adapter held up to the light

    For years I have been trying to get good photos through my ITT PVS-14 night vision monocular. I have tried all kinds of contraptions, mounts…you name it. Most of the contraptions that looked as though they might actually work cost far more than I...

    Article • February 13th, 2013

  • Neat and discreet

    Not long ago I tested a Charter Arms Undercover Lite 5-shot, 12-ounce revolver capable of handling +P cartridges. Made of aircraft aluminum and stainless steel, this model has a non-reflective finish and distinctive appearance. I found that a 12-ounce...

    Article • February 13th, 2013

  • Elder Abuse Cases

    A California Law Enforcement Elder & Dependent Adult Abuse Guide App aides officers

    Article • February 13th, 2013

  • Ever thought of a new product?

    There's a problem, an issue, something concerns you ... and you thought of a way to solve it. You drew it on a napkin already - now tell someone!

    Article • February 7th, 2013

  • Harris Corporation Awarded $31 Million International Critical Communications System Contract

    More than 6,500 emergency responders in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago soon will communicate on a single nationwide, Harris Corporation radio system.

    Press Release • January 30th, 2013

  • NYPD Testing Scanner That Detects Hidden Guns

    The high-tech device detects the lack of natural radiation emitted from a person carrying a firearm.

    News • January 24th, 2013

  • Tweet this: Emergency communications takes on a new partner

    In late October, super storm Sandy knocked the Northeast to its knees, initiating a transition from traditional methods of emergency communication such as televised press conferences and emergency radio broadcasts, to the use of Internet social media...

    Article • January 10th, 2013

  • Predict and serve

    Recently a Santa Cruz, Calif. police officer noticed a suspicious subject lurking around parked cars. When the officer attempted to make contact, the subject ran. The officer gave chase; when he caught the subject he learned he was a wanted parolee...

    Article • January 10th, 2013

  • Night vision done right

    When Laser Devices Inc. (LDI) debuted their class on IR lasers at last year’s SHOT Show, I knew this company was turning a corner in meeting its customer’s demands. This year they did not disappoint with several new products in the Class One line...

    Article • January 10th, 2013

  • Training a Dispatcher

    So often it seems like we want to flush out new hires. We feel elite. We are elite. But if we don’t take the time to focus on the strengths, minimize the weaknesses encourage and train good 9-1-1 operators/dispatchers we’ll be elite AND overworked.

    Article • January 9th, 2013

  • Beware the Digital Fingerprints You Leave Behind, Pt. 2

    Online media breeds a peculiar form of digital attention deficit disorder in each of us – we click, type, post, and move on with little reflection on the possible long-term consequences of what we just did. And we mostly get away with it. Until we...

    Article • December 19th, 2012

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