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Social Media for Cops
LE strategies for addressing and preventing cyberbullying
Protecting youths from cyberbullying and exploitation requires a concerted effort by parents, law enforcement, schools and the community
March 13, 2019 03:16 PM
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School Safety
Officers, students and community join the T.E.A.M.
T.E.A.M. is a proactive effort to make schools and communities safer, promote responsible citizenship and encourage positive character traits
February 11, 2019 02:06 PM
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Active Shooter
Gaining the ‘EDGE’ on virtual training for schools and first responders
The Enhanced Dynamic Geo-Social Environment (EDGE) is a free virtual training platform funded by DHS
January 14, 2019 02:14 PM
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Drug Interdiction / Narcotics
Pa. system tracks and centralizes drug overdose information
Data includes the location of naloxone administration, how many doses were administered and what happened to victims after they received naloxone
October 22, 2018 02:36 PM
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Technology
JTIC releases desktop version of ‘School Safe’ app
The Justice Technology Information Center has released a new desktop version of its popular free app, School Safe – JTIC’s Security and Safety Assessment App for Schools
August 29, 2018 05:51 PM
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FTCoE report provides insights, info on portable drug testing devices
The opioid crisis and the rise in novel psychoactive substances (NPSs) hitting the street was the impetus for developing this particular landscape study
August 28, 2018 06:53 PM
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Less Lethal
Using shotguns as less-lethal weapons
When the Corvallis Police Department moved away from everyday use of shotguns in favor of patrol rifles, the shotguns were repurposed for use as less-lethal weapons
August 12, 2018 12:05 AM
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Safe Seniors Camera Program seeks to protect the elderly
Wisconsin has started a pilot program to help people who suspect that an elderly family member is being abused at home by a caretaker
June 15, 2018 06:20 PM
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ALS technology sheds a different light on crime scenes
The ALS causes certain materials to fluoresce, which enhances the ability to visualize specific evidence
May 22, 2018 01:52 PM
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Md. county to expand opioid prevention education through D.A.R.E.
As the nation’s opioid epidemic continues to grow, police departments and schools are looking for more ways to fight back
May 17, 2018 07:00 PM
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