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The goal was to assess various capabilities in different geographic settings and terrain
Intuitive reality capture is next-gen technology that helps first responders work faster, safer and smarter
Two Timekettle devices went through real-world patrol and interview tests — one might earn a spot in your gear bag
When a cardiac emergency strikes, a nearby AED can help save a life – and Physio-Control’s new database helps you find one
The 65-pound robots can investigate and move suspicious packages up to 30 pounds using 6-foot extendable arms
Pittsburgh has become the arsenal of cybersecurity because it is home to CMU’s Software Engineering Institute with its 260-person CERT cyberteam
The common denominator in these two examples of Facebook success is that each is managing their page in a way that works for their department, their community, and themselves
The more Facebook knows about you, the more valuable it is, so they don’t do much to make it easy to manage and protect your privacy — so, we offer the following simple steps you can take
Mobile applications supporting police, fire, and medical response units have transitioned from simple text and voice to rich multimedia applications
The antenna supports high-speed mobile networks
On Friday, the department announced that it had acquired two “unmanned aerial vehicles” as gifts from the Seattle Police Department
Several years ago, the Tactical Operations Technology Working Group identified the need for an affordable and realistic training environment specifically focused on SWAT operations
The e-Copp program has been purchased by schools and police agencies and it can be used by parents who home school their little ones
Hero911 is a downloadable mobile app that has the potential to save many, many lives
Excess military material comes at virtually no cost to local law enforcement agencies
Vermont became the first to offer the technology statewide Monday
New tablet is designed for harsh environments
NYPD began encouraging pharmacies to use dummy pill bottles fit with tracking devices in 2013
Bring High-Definition, multi-camera capability to your agency today for officer safety and evidentiary quality
Easy upgrade or installation means your agency will be able to take advantage of new system’s benefits with minimal investment
Blend the best of new technology and existing reliable infrastructure with one-stop shopping through L-3, for less than you might think
With 6 billion texts exchanged daily in the U.S., officers are increasingly being called upon to defuse violent situations through the typed word
PS15 operates in the rain, snow or extremely dusty conditions, and features a range of up to 40 meters
Interactive way of illustrating the use of deadly force is part of unusual training that Houston jurors can receive before they begin hearing cases, including those involving police
Agencies believe that texting to 911 is the next step forward for emergency response and policing
The new online and mobile app called LEEDIR can be activated after a major emergency to allow people to send pictures and videos from their smartphones to investigators
If immigrants find themselves in a dangerous predicament, they can press a button on the tower that alerts authorities of their location
Inmates find all kinds of ways to make contraband cellphones work for them. Now, authorities are finding a way to make the phones work for them, too
Integrated push-to-talk, NPSBN and multi-band radios will soon expand how police can communicate on scene