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Mexico’s New Drug Law Worries U.S. Police
from the Associated Press
 Mexico now has one of the world's most liberal laws for drug users after eliminating jail time for small amounts of marijuana, cocaine and even heroin, LSD and methamphetamine. Stunned police on the U.S. side of the border say the law contradicts President Felipe Calderon's drug war, and some fear it could make Mexico a destination for drug-fueled spring breaks and tourism.
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28,000 Pounds of Marijuana Seized Near Temecula
from The Press-Enterprise
Riverside County, Calif. sheriff's deputies seized more than 28,000 pounds of marijuana Wednesday after they pulled over a big rig near Temecula in what was described as a routine traffic stop on the freeway, authorities said. By late afternoon, law enforcement officers were still tallying the multimillion-dollar haul at an undisclosed location, but Gutierrez said it is believed to be the single largest marijuana seizure ever made by the Sheriff's Department.
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Cash Giveaway Brings 76 Arrests
from the Sun Sentinel
Convinced they were picking up money being given away by a government agency, 76 Florida people were instead picked up by police when they arrived to collect their prize. There was no cash and no agency: It was all an elaborate setup by Fort Lauderdale police to arrest suspects wanted on various warrants.More
Eight Laid-Off Fort Pierce Police Officers Rehired
from WPBF
Eight Fort Pierce, Fla. police officers who were laid off in July just got their jobs back.
Budget cuts forced the Fort Pierce Police Department to fire the officers. However, federal stimulus dollars allowed the department to rehire the officers.
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VisitPhone System 500, Direct Through-the-wall Visitation Phone
This high efficiency, solid state, magnetic telephone system is simple, sturdy, easy to install, maintain and repair, and requires no outside service or external power. More
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Proper Off-Duty Equipment
from Officer.com
Off duty officers carry much less equipment than their on-duty counterparts do. What do officers read repeatedly about on-duty officers who rushed into a situation and failed to wait for back up? Unfortunately, the author has read too many of the articles about how these guys died. Read on for this officer’s opinion on the proper amount of off-duty equipment.
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Scam Artists Ask for Money in Kentucky Sheriff’s Name
from the Williamson Daily News
Everyone with a telephone can relate to receiving unwanted calls from telemarketers or groups asking for donations. Most people ignore these calls, but if the phone representative on the other end claims to be calling for a local agency, people may feel like they should listen or even donate to the cause. Scammers have used this to their advantage by using the Pike County Sheriff’s Department’s name in a recent scam. “We found out about it on Monday when we received three to four complaints about calls seeking contributions for the Sheriff’s Department,” said Sheriff Charles “Fuzzy” Keesee. They ask for money for new equipment and selling ads for a yearly calendar.” More
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Tennessee Introduces New Approach Aimed at Reducing Recidivism
from the Chattanooga Times Free Press
Repeat offenders continue to trouble local and state law enforcement officials, who say a new approach is needed to prevent criminals from repeatedly cycling through the prison system. More
Warden Digs Deep for Job
from the Santa Fe New Mexican
Every correctional officer understands the importance of carefully searching for dangerous contraband in a high-risk prison facility. But not every officer is willing to crawl under prisoners' bunks and dig into heater vents during every cell search to apply the level of attention such a task requires. At the Penitentiary of New Mexico, Officer Archie Martinez is an exception to the norm, according to his supervisors. Martinez is described as "savvy and aware of (his) surroundings" and possessing a "proactive intellect for identifying potential problems." Deputy Warden Lawrence Jaramillo terms this degree of diligence "the Archie Martinez course of action" -- and it earned Martinez a Certificate of Excellence for 2009. More
Cell Phone Smuggling a Growing Problem in Prisons
from The News & Observer
Mobile phones can make their way into N.C. prisons in hollowed-out books and hidden inside tennis balls tossed over fences. Cigarettes have long substituted for currency behind bars. But for the state prison system, the illicit use of phones by inmates is a growing problem. “It's a huge issue for us, as it is [for] prison systems all across the country,” said Keith Acree, spokesman for the state Department of Correction. "We're finding hundreds of cell phones a year inside prisons." More
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Product Showcase:
FreeMotion 100 by FreeLinc
FreeLinc, the expert in wireless communication for two-way radios, is pleased to announce the release of their newest Wireless System this Summer! The FreeMotion 100 is a Light Weight headset using FreeLinc’s patented Near Field Magnetic Induction technology for safe, secure and reliable wireless communication! The FreeMotion 100 Light Weight headset has a comfortable, secure fit offering a variety of ear gel/hook options. FreeLinc’s new headset is one-third the size of its predecessor weighing only 14 grams. Its sleek, new design allows the user 18 hours of worry free continuous use.
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Solves and Deters Pharmacy Crime
RxPATROL® is a free pharmacy crime intelligence database designed to assist law enforcement. RxPATROL helps protect the pharmacy environment through dissemination of alerts that help law enforcement identify patterns and link similar crimes. RxPATROL offers $1,000 rewards through Crime Stoppers for tips leading to the arrest of suspects committing pharmacy crimes.
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Appriss Inc.
Appriss helps government agencies serve and protect their citizens through innovative technology solutions, from victim and sex offender notification to keeping law enforcement up to date on who’s in jail. More info
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