Iron claws & Oregon boots Porter County, Ind. Sheriff David Lain refers to his historical collection of law enforcement equipment as “my old police stuff.” But said another way, it’s a private, carefully-researched, 200-year retrospective of police memorabilia. Lain owns … Continue reading →
Occupy Wall Street camps all over the country are putting a strain on city services, including police and fire departments and city code inspectors. However, for the most part, protesters and municipalities have worked together to ensure a peaceful and … Continue reading →
(NewsUSA) — Despite enormous interest in the outcome of the Casey Anthony trial, more questions have emerged than answers. The truth is that the criminal justice system remains a vast enigma to the majority of the population. Popular television programs … Continue reading →
IBM smart city product promises integrated, rapid incident response Rapid communication has never been unimportant to first responders. But while the ability to relay critical information quickly has improved drastically since the days of handringing a town hall bell, integrated … Continue reading →
It hasn’t seen battle yet, but North Dakota’s Red River Valley SWAT team is glad to have a Bearcat in its arsenal of tools. The team received a Lenco Armored Vehicles Bearcat in October 2009. The specialized armored truck is … Continue reading →
In June 2005, former Fire Commissioner Cortez Trotter of the Chicago Fire Department developed a Segway Personal Transporter (PT) emergency response team that provided paramedic support during special events in the city’s downtown and lakefront area. This first responder program … Continue reading →
There are leaders and there are followers. Two hundred years of law enforcement innovations puts the Ohio-Indiana-Kentucky region squarely in the former camp, and retired Cincinnati Lt. Stephen Kramer can prove that’s where it belongs. Kramer is the gatekeeper of … Continue reading →
