Articles Tagged with ''crime prevention''

The results have been amazing: over the course of six months, more than 100 arrests have been made for outstanding warrants, gun violations, underage drinking, drug possession and robbery. Crime and vandalism are down; hikers and bikers feel safe again visiting the area.

Advancements in security technology, however, are giving law enforcement agencies an advantage in the fight against crime. Video surveillance has long been used as a deterrent and tool for capturing incidents as they occur, but recent innovations in IP-based cameras and wireless networks have made it even more practical for law enforcement applications.

The crimes encompass everything from buying and selling illegal drugs to bribing government officials, but violent crime remains unsanctioned for informants by the Justice Department. 

Controversial stop-and-frisk policies and widespread surveillance of Muslims are the main force behind this proposed legislation. 

Thousands of well-wishers swarmed around the Pope's vehicle in Brazil, and while the head of the Catholic Church remained calm, his assistants were less than pleased.

An ongoing investigation into the private garbage-hauling industry lead to the arrests of dozens of alleged mob family affiliates. 

The convenience store company's initiatives in security and social media campaigns have won accolades from ISCPP and ASIS.