STRmix™ is a forensic software used by trained, experienced DNA experts to allow DNA profiles to be matched directly against a database.

SFPD Approve STRmix to Resolve Mixed DNA Profiles (Multi-Video)

Following approval for use by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Washington State Patrol, STRmix™ – the sophisticated forensic software used to resolve mixed DNA profiles previously thought to be...
CFD Investigations responded to 636 fires & determined a cause and origin in over 87% of the fires in FY18. 196 were determined to be set fires, and 42.47% of the set fires have been cleared by arrest. The national clearance rate for set fires is 20.6%;

Charlotte Fire Department Arson Unit Dept to Deploy AXON Evidence.com

The Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) is set to deploy Axon's digital evidence management solution, Evidence.com, making it the first major city fire department to join the Axon network. ​CFD delivers fire suppression,...
The passive system, known as a stand-off explosive detection unit, triggers an alarm if an individual carrying/wearing a person-borne improvised explosive device (PBIED) passes by the mechanism. (Courtesy of Thruvision Group)

New Devices to Detect Suicide Vests in PANYNJ’s Bus Terminal (Video)

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) are partnering to test new security technology that can help officials detect whether an individual...
The US Marshals Service is asking the public to help get suspected child predator, Derrick Berry off the streets before there are any other victims. If you have any info on Berry please contact law enforcement at (304) 267-7179 or 911.

Help US Marshals Locate Suspected Child Predator Wanted in W Virginia

The U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for failure to appear in court on multiple charges of sexual assault of...
Genetec Clearance Now Enables Easy Upload of Video Collected by Smart Phones and Security Systems. New ‘File Request’ feature helps businesses, security guards, and bystanders to share digital evidence with investigators.

Public Can Upload Smart Phone & Security System Videos to Police

Genetec, a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, and a 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program Winner for Best Video Data Storage Solution, has announced the new ‘File Request’ feature...
Savannah Police Cpl. Luis Molina (Courtesy of the Savannah Police Department)

Hero Down: GA Police Cpl. Stabbed to Death in Double Homicide (Videos)

By the Maven, Blue Lives Matter Savannah Police Corporal Luis Molina and his wife were found stabbed to death in their Wilmington Island neighborhood on Monday morning. Police were called to the scene at approximately...

Feds Using Data Analytics to Target Human Smugglers (Learn More)

Human smuggling is big business. The financial cost can be as high as a few thousand dollars to cross the border from Mexico to the United States, while immigrants from China might...
Body and dash cameras were not designed to capture officer-involved shootings. Viridian's® FACT™ Duty Weapon-Mounted Camera was designed specifically for this purpose.

West Hennepin Deploys FACT Duty™ Weapon-Mounted Cameras (Videos)

The West Hennepin Public Safety Department located just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota has deployed the FACT Duty™ Weapon-Mounted Camera (WMC) from Viridian® Weapon Technologies to all of its officers. Viridian and West Hennepin will be...

Mollie Tibbetts Timeline & New Website Seeks Anonymous Tips

Law enforcement and local authorities have expressed the following information and have created a website, findingmollie.iowa.gov, and is asking people to be aware of the following changes to person's in their communities, and...
A recent study hopes to assist Fire Professionals make progress in gaining a few key insights into what wins maximum neighborhood participation in a fire department canvassing effort.

Home Fire Safety Canvassing: How to Achieve Better Results (Learn More)

According to the National Fire Protection Association, almost 60 percent of residential fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms. We know from previous research on community canvassing programs that home...