Law Enforcement
Pointers on safe TASER dart removal
Scott Harris, an occupational health and risk management consultant at UL PureSafety, offers safety tips on TASER dart removal...
Seeking a public sector job? Be ready to turn over your Facebook password
Government workers, especially in law enforcement, are being asked to turn over their Facebook login information so that prospective employers can check for inappropriate photos, relationships or behavior....
Discounted merchandise available online for military and government families
Here is another way for budget-conscious public employees to pinch pennies. GovX.com is an online shopping destination that enables military, law enforcement and related government personnel and their families to buy lifestyle products and on-duty tactical gear directly from manufacturers at below-retail prices....
Laptops boost efficiency of deputies in Los Angeles County (with related video)
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) vehicles are now equipped with mobile data computer systems (MDCS) from Raytheon Co. LASD patrol cars, motorcycles, prisoner transport units, command vehicles and SUVs have been outfitted with the Raytheon-integrated computer systems. The $19.9 million technology upgrade replaces the 1987-era mobile digital technology previously used by the sheriff’s department....
Versatile truck will appeal to police and other government agencies
Starting this month, Auburn Hills, Mich.-based Ram Truck will be offering the Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Special Service package for law enforcement and other emergency agencies through Chrysler Group Fleet sales. The Ram model features several pieces of severe-duty-adapted equipment....
Briefcase-sized tool analyzes prescription pills
Investigators with the Cherokee County, Ga., Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad are testing a small piece of equipment from Centice Corp. in a pilot program to see how it performs in police work. It is designed to aid law enforcement in identifying prescription pills during traffic stops and drug busts....
GovSec to explore the evolving threats of cyberterrorism and cybercrime
At the Government Security Conference and Expo (GovSec) and the U.S. Law Conference and Exposition, more than 6,000 government technology experts and law enforcement officials will get the tools and training needed to be the public's first line of defense against terrorism....
Rumbler siren system clears intersections for Big Apple police fleet
New York is the latest of about 40 police departments around the U.S. that are putting the bass-thumping Rumbler siren in its fleet of cruisers. The siren gets the attention of distracted drivers on cell phones and is designed to grab motorists' attention....
Ford 2011 Explorer designed for many government tasks
Versatile is one word Ford executives use to describe the 2011 Explorer. "We expect the 2011 model to be used in many different applications for government customers. A couple of those applications include...
Shedding some light on headlamp restoration
Government vehicles with polycarbonate headlight lenses clouded from oxidation can be dangerous — especially those used by emergency responders. During night hours or inclement weather a clouded lens produces less than half the amount of light as a new or restored lens...
Chevrolet's new Caprice police vehicle scores highly in driving tests
General Motor's 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle scored high marks in the Michigan State Police Evaluation Program, which was conducted in mid-September....
FBI reports crime rates trending downward
The estimated number of violent crimes in the nation declined in 2009 for the third consecutive year, according to the just-released 2009 edition of the FBI's annual report, "Crime in the United States."...
Ford hybrids on patrol with NYPD
The New York City Police Department has deployed the first 30 of 102 Ford Fusion Hybrid alternative fuel vehicles to be used as marked patrol cars. The hybrids will be used to patrol the Big Apple's five boroughs....
Study: High incarceration rates strain local and state government budgets
The high rate of incarceration in the U.S. is a significant factor in state and local governments' current budgetary strains, according to a new study from the Center for Economic and Policy Research....
Is the public safety profession becoming safer?
Earlier this year, we reported that the number of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2009 was the lowest in 50 years. Now comes word that, for the first time in three years, the number of on-the-job firefighter deaths in the United States has dropped below 100....
Regional training centers provide common ground for fire, police
Regional training centers provide a safe haven for firefighters who want to hone their skills in real-world scenarios, live fires and classroom discussions. But regional centers aren't dedicated solely to fire departments....
New cities benefit from public safety outsourcing
When Deltona, Fla., incorporated 15 years ago with 86,540 residents, it was an anomaly among cities of its size because it did not have its own police force, relying instead on the Volusia County sheriff's office for law enforcement. Today, Deltona looks more like a trendsetter, as experts say more small- and mid-sized U.S. cities, particularly newly incorporated cities, choose to outsource public safety to the county or state to save money and resources...
Chrysler aims for more police fleet business
Motorists may see more Dodge Charger police cruisers down the road. Chrysler Group LLC is still offering a 2010 Charger sedan for police use, with a 2011 model waiting in the wings....
Arizona to do away with speed cameras on state freeways
Arizona is canceling a pioneering yet contentious program that positioned speed enforcement cameras along Phoenix-area highways and in vans placed across the state....
N.Y. county gets wide-ranging public safety radio system
Saratoga County, N.Y., is creating a countywide communications system that will provide interoperability with state, county and local agencies. As part of the setup, the county has inked an $11.8 million contract with Motorola...
International Association of Fire Fighters' SCBA Prototype to be Built
IAFF's Rich Duffy said the association has been working on a next-generation design that uses pressure-vessel technology to reduce the form factor and weight compared to those units currently in use....
InterAct offers stimulus grant-matching program for public safety
InterAct Public Safety Systems announced a $1.5 million stimulus grant-matching program for public-safety agencies that plan to upgrade their mission-critical communications systems by June 2011....
Pryme Radio introduces bluetooth adapter for use with portable radios
Pryme Radio Products presented its new Bluetooth adapter that is designed to be used with EF Johnson, HYT and Motorola portable radios at the recent IWCE 2010 in Las Vegas....
Study shows Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicle delivers low lifecycle cost
The Chevrolet Tahoe Police two-wheel drive vehicle was found to have the lowest lifecycle cost in the law enforcement market by Vincentric...
Another vote in support of veteran-owned businesses
David Heffner, a Vietnam War veteran who is founder of CODY Systems, a Pottstown, Pa.-based developer of public safety software, is yet another vote in support of veteran-owned businesses....
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