This section of articles provides handy information on a wide variety of current Legal topics and issues. In addition, some of the most famous lawsuits are explored and analyzed.
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Tired of the debate over who said what, many agencies use new digital technology to record all interviews of suspects, victims and witnesses.
What happens to law enforcement if high-tech security systems fail?
Camera phones put law enforcement under surveillance
CCTV — when implemented and used properly — can be a force multiplier
Manufacturers of floor planning software
The interplay of supply and demand has created a pricey situation for popular law enforcement ammunition across the country
There's a new sheriff in town and he's keeping an eye on your driving, my driving, and best of all, my teen's driving — at least if you're living in DeForest, Wisconsin.
New material aids investigators in lifting trace evidence
When manufacturers first began attaching tactical lights to handguns, most experts immediately identified the holster paradox.
Are your facilities and communications — including Web sites — accessible to people with disabilities?
Last month, the cover of our issue erroneously showcased a tactical officer with his finger on the trigger, instead of outside of it.
One of Minnesota's top cops looks back at the tragic I-35W Mississippi River Bridge Collapse
The Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) covers an expansive geographic area that includes the communities of San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, Santiago Canyon, Stanton, Lake Forest and Laguna Hills.
Law enforcement is becoming more and more clued-in when it comes to both technology and getting the most out of private-sector relationships and nothing could be smarter.
When Cory Pulsipher began working in law enforcement more than 20 years ago in Washington County, Utah, the main channel of communication for police and sheriffs was the two-way radio.
Trends in armored vehicles reflect security concerns in a post-9/11 SWAT force
Manufacturers meet the growing demand for better women's body armor with new designs, new technology and a unique line of new products
Why does so little training exist for the most grim job in law enforcement?
The KRISS Vector is to weapons what the M16 was to lever-action rifles.
Children are more vulnerable than ever to predatory grooming via portable multimedia devices
A big goal of Enforcement Expo, August 12 to 13 in Columbus, Ohio, is to provide expert training and timely discussion for professionals in the field.
Facial recognition technologies continue to improve in performance
But while celebrities try to steer clear of the SCRAM bracelet, the gadget is topping gotta-have-it lists for supervising authorities nationwide.
When Henry Montelongo found out he wasn't going to inherit his late father's fortune, he stormed out of the attorney's office.
Picking the right laser for the job
When Soon Kim, a Korean national working at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, disappeared during a boating trip on Lake Powell with his roommate in 1985, the subsequent investigation turned up more questions than answers — about both his life and death.
As the summer approaches, many parents are filled with dread.
The shotgun has long been a mainstay in the arsenal of U.
Deputies, officers, clerks and volunteers all seem to have the same two questions when it comes to law enforcement paperwork.
Does a requirement for public safety video interoperability exist? According to first responders, the answer is 'yes.'
In its fourth year of serving the law enforcement community, the national conference moves to Columbus, Ohio, August 12 to 13
Officers find it takes more than a handgun, a badge and handcuffs to protect the public and themselves
What the Hanover County Sheriff's Office learned from the D.C. sniper investigation
Recently, television personality Nancy Grace, along with the rest of the national media, grabbed onto a story originating in the area where I live.
A revolutionary gun identification technology finds favor and foes
BMDTs and laptops: On the road to becoming standard issue in patrol vehicles
Tactical floor planning software helps agencies plan for emergency
Photographing crime scenes in poor lighting situations
Miami PD protects a diverse population by building trust
Uncovering clues with 3D diagramming
Are brightly colored firearms putting officers in danger?
Program trains detectives to help child victims find the words to describe their abuse
LET talks with an expert about the issues and advances in low-light training and technology
To resolve the manpower shortage will take quick and innovative thinking.
This Christmas we were unexpectedly detained for an extra day when Mother Nature dumped 12-plus inches of snow in northern Wisconsin.
Time-saving software makes scheduling and managing time off no sweat
Getting a driver's attention today can be nearly impossible.
From the business world to government and public safety, hosted software solutions are changing the paradigm for how software is purchased and used.
I can't tell you the last time I read a book in two days straight, but that's what I just did.
CCTV — when implemented and used properly — can be a force multiplier
A report for the forensic and technical investigator
Interest in night vision gear and what it offers to law enforcement and civilian users has increased.
Prevailing wisdom has it that crowds can be unpredictable even under the best of circumstances.
Criminal justice agencies step up to the environmental plate
Vehicle ergonomics consists of more than equipment design — it involves the officer as well
Law enforcement officers almost have to be de facto criminologists.
It pays to be vigilant in the fight against antibiotic-resistant super bugs
The synergy concept says the sum of any given combination is greater than the sum of its individual parts.
Manufacturers of floor planning software
Ahhhhhhhh, the life of a narcotics officer.
What happens to law enforcement if high-tech security systems fail?
Drug enforcers predict decreased Byrne funding will turn Operation Byrne Blitz into Operation Byrne Bust
When the right tool for the job isn't available, law enforcement can get remarkably creative
Camera phones put law enforcement under surveillance
Tired of the debate over who said what, many agencies use new digital technology to record all interviews of suspects, victims and witnesses.
The sad story of a woman who died in custody spotlights just how damaging irresponsible conjecture and the scramble for television ratings on the news can be.
When Officer Christopher Smith looks up a statute for a "less written" traffic violation, he reaches for the touchscreen of his laptop computer, makes a few taps and receives the applicable statute.
As another tool for the law enforcement instructor, the simulation can supplement real-life training
You know you're growing "older" — let's make that more mature — when you find yourself uttering the things you promised you'd never say.
The answer, in part, is that while just about everything else in the world is becoming digital, the world of video surveillance has largely remained analog.