By Leischen Stelter
This whole 3D-printing evolution is new to me, but apparently it’s not very new at all. According to this article, the technology has been available for a long time. What’s new, actually, is that it’s just …
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Emergency Planning Proves Effective During Boston Marathon Bombings
By Anthony Mangeri, American Military University
Just more than four hours into the Boston Marathon there were two explosions within a few blocks of the finish line. Federal officials believe both devices were small and at least one device …
Addressing Mental Wellness and Police Suicides: A Lifelong Commitment
A new report issued in January found that suicide was once again the leading cause of police deaths in 2012. However, the good news is that police suicides fell considerably in 2012.
The National Study of Police …
Supreme Court to Decide if Police Need a Warrant for Blood Tests in DUI Cases
By Leischen Stelter
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for a case that could impact police department’s DUI procedures. Specifically, the Court will decide whether police must get a warrant before they order a blood test from …
DNA Collection In Question: Supreme Court to Rule on Police Ability to Collect DNA from Suspects
By Leischen Stelter
The ability of law enforcement to take DNA samples from a person arrested for a felony offense will soon be under review by the United States Supreme Court. On Nov. 9 the U.S. Supreme Court decided to take on Maryland v. Alonzo Jay King, Jr., a case that could have national implications for law enforcement regarding how arrested subjects are processed, what biological or biometric samples may be taken from those subjects, and what investigative use may be made of those samples. What is the potential impact on law enforcement?
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