Do you have an idea that will help law enforcement? Or maybe you just need help! SRTBRC wants to be of assistance to you, your agency, and all of law enforcement. Because of this, we are launching a new way for you to communicate your needs.
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By JANET McCONNAUGHEY
Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS – The Rev. Kevin Billiot had never done any police work until April, when he was appointed chief of the department in little Montgomery, near the Kisatchie National Forest in central Louisiana. He found himself dealing with numerous complaints that his two full-time and three part-time...
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Twice a year, the Small, Rural, Tribal and Border Regional Center (SRTB-RC)–a Public Safety program operated by The Center for Rural Development in Somerset, Ky.–hosts the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Institute. The Institute is a forum for police chiefs, sheriffs, and command officers from small and rural departments...
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In partnership with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) and the High Tech Crime Institute (HTCI) are teaming to deliver the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Special Investigative Techniques (SIT) – Cell Phone Investigation, Collection and Law...
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Free Training Announcement Space is Limited Addressing Crime In Virtual Worlds & Online Gaming Worlds *Training is open to LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, PROBATION OFFICERS, and PAROLE OFFICERS from LOCAL and STATE AGENCIES. Drakontas and Drexel University have been awarded a grant by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance to develop and deliver FREE one-day training courses across the...
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Does your agency have a “Social Media” policy? We all know that social media can be a great tool for law enforcement. However; it does have it’s dark side. In order to offset the risks of this dark side, it is good to have a policy regarding it’s acceptable usage, etc… Dictionary.com defines policy as: a definite course of action adopted for the sake of expediency, facility, etc. Managing risk...
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This week concludes the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Fall Institute 2010 held in Coronado, CA. This Institute featured 31 participants from agencies all around the nation. Each participant is required to present either a technology their agency has adopted or a technology hurdle their department is facing. Topics presented this week ranged from re-outfitting aging equipment, implementing e-ticketing and digital records management,...
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Recently LawOfficer.com presented a list of apps that could benefit the law enforcement community. For a look at their article, check out this link: An App for That – Technology and Communications. We have found a few iPhone apps of our own to try out: Skid-Pro – A three tool utility used to quickly complete mathematical calculations used in motor vehicle collision investigations. PoliceOne – Stay up to date on breaking...
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