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Twitter's uses extend to law enforcement

Technology / Internet

created Jun 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Call it a wanted poster for the Digital Age, in 140 characters or less: "Can you ID this armed robbery suspect?"


Asia militants get more sophisticated online

Technology / Internet

created Apr 19, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Southeast Asian militants have grown more sophisticated in using the Internet to spread radical ideas, recruit and train supporters, according to a new study urging governments to take action.


Reports of Internet crime jump 33 percent

Technology / Internet

created Mar 30, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Reports of Internet-based crime jumped 33 percent in 2008, according to a group that monitors web-based fraud.


Designing the World’s First 'Purpose-Built' Law Enforcement Vehicle

Designing the World’s First 'Purpose-Built' Law Enforcement Vehicle

Technology / Engineering

created Mar 03, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 5

(PhysOrg.com) -- The Georgia Tech Research Institute’s (GTRI) expertise in human-factors issues helped an Atlanta-based startup company create the world’s first vehicle designed specifically to meet the patrol ...


First study to test real-world effects of stun gun use raises questions about safety

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jan 23, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

The rate of sudden deaths increased six-fold in the first year that California law enforcement agencies deployed the use of stun guns, according to a UCSF study. Findings also showed a two-fold increase in the rate of firearm-related ...