The Story of a Dedicated Police Officer and How the Community can Help Not too long ago I was out to dinner with some girlfriends, and as we were catching up on life, I got to hear about new babies, a job layoff, an engagement story, a car accident and tales from a trip to Europe. …
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Mobile technology revolutionized our culture. The unbridled freedom of access to everything we need, from anywhere we are. Now, we have virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology. Once just a futuristic vision, “someday” has arrived. And businesses have the exciting opportunity to get a different perspective on their possibilities and choices. With VR, …
A study reported in the Journal of Quantitative Criminology showed that body cameras may cut in half the use of force by police and reduce civilian complaints by 90%. Body-worn cameras are gaining in popularity for Police Officers in the approximately 18,000 agencies around the country. The U.S. Justice Department announced a plan to help …
Police Body-Cams: Are you ready for all the data? Read More »
It’s that time of year again! Yes, it’s spring…Yes, the weather is getting nicer… Yes, I’m excited for summer too. But that’s not what I’m talking about in this case. All of us on L-Tron’s Edu-Tech team get excited this time of year because we love running our 4910LR Driver’s License Reader promotion – and it’s …
Our team has worked closely with Law Enforcement agencies for almost two decades now. We’ve met some amazing men and women along our journey and heard some incredible stories. As the years have come and gone, there are two things we’ve noticed that have remained consistent in the Law Enforcement community: Police Officers are highly …
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In a few weeks, my family will be taking a road trip from New York State to South Carolina. With 3 kids under the age of 6, you may be thinking that my husband and I are crazy…and I’d have to agree. But we’re hoping that once we reach sunny skies and warm weather, we’ll …
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Whether on patrol or in the lab, we all have a routine similar to this one. While each of our routines may vary slightly (get kids ready for school, read paper, watch news, etc.), there are commonalities, themes, and outcomes that we expect to see (e.g.: leave house by 5:30). Have you ever noticed what …
A couple weeks ago, a team member at L-Tron spotted a project called “Cookies for a Cop.” Cookies for a Cop is a National effort delivering #sweetkindness to Law Enforcement Officers across the country in show of appreciation and support. Learn more about the initiative here. As a company, we are very supportive …
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To prevent patrol distraction, a critical element is the modification of work practice controls to ensure you’re using technology and other tools as safely as possible. A work practice control (sometimes referenced as an “engineering” or “administrative control”) is a procedural modification that reduces risk and/or exposure while on-the-job by altering how a particular task …
The world is a dangerous place and situational awareness matters now, more than ever before. But, there is no denying that the game has changed. With new technologies evolving all around us, it’s easy to see that distractions can take their toll and impact our safety and the safety of those around us. For more …
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