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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.





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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 ...


In Brief: FCC tells broadband firms to pay tap costs

Technology / Telecom

created May 04, 2006 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The U.S. government is requiring broadband and VoIP providers to pay the costs of providing monitoring access to law-enforcement agencies.


Computer virus strikes US Marshals, FBI affected

Technology / Internet

created May 21, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(AP) -- Law enforcement computers were struck by a Mystery computer virus Thursday, forcing the FBI and the U.S. Marshals to shut down part of their networks as a precaution.


FAS releases survey results on the attitudes of scientists toward law enforcement

Other Sciences / Other

created Dec 22, 2008 | popularity 1.3 / 5 (4) | comments 1

A survey conducted by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed that while scientists are disposed to assist in criminal investigations, they often fear working with ...


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 ...


Taser issues advisory on use of stun guns

Medicine & Health / Other

created Oct 21, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4

(AP) -- Taser International is advising police agencies across the nation not to shoot its stun guns at a suspect's chest.


Briefs: U.S. Gov increases wireless video orders

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created Nov 28, 2005 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Law Enforcement Associates announced Monday an additional order for wireless video kits from the U.S. government.


Image Matching

MSU researcher creates system helping police to match tattoos to suspects

Technology / Software

created Jun 19, 2008 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (11) | comments 0

A Michigan State University researcher has created an automatic image retrieval system, whereby law enforcement agencies will be able to match scars, marks and tattoos to identify suspects and victims.


Lexmark Color Laser Printers To Support Mentalix's Fingerprint Platform

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 16, 2007 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Lexmark's C524 and C534 printing platforms will support Mentalix's CardPrint Application Program Interface, which will allow law enforcement agencies to print color imaging and fingerprint images onto blank card stocks.


Research Raises Questions About ‘Policing for Profit’

Other Sciences / Other

created Jul 29, 2008 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (5) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- If a police officer stops a motorist and discovers cash and narcotics during the stop, the officer may have the authority to confiscate the car as an instrument of crime and the money as probable proceeds ...



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