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Man fights speeding ticket with deer defense

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A man fighting a speeding ticket in court had a unique explanation — the officer's radar gun may have picked up a deer

Technology helps Conn. cops catch speeding drivers

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In their ongoing effort to slow speeding drivers, police are getting more detailed data, allowing timely enforcement in areas where speeding poses the most danger

A motor cop's guide to probable cause

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Being aware of less obvious mechanical violations, in addition to the easier to recognize violations, will increase your knowledge and ability to contact

Spotlight: MPH Industries provides budget-friendly solutions for police agencies

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The Ranger EZ prevents mistakes and allows for positive identification

W.Va. police department receives federal grant for new radar units

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The $22,237 Byrne JAG grant will be used to buy new radar units for Bluefield police

Video: 'Star Wars' actor engages SC cops in high-speed pursuit

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Police have released video of the high-speed pursuit that occurred last week

'Star Wars' actor arrested after high-speed pursuit

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Deputies say actor Jake Lloyd led them on a high-speed pursuit at speeds of more than 100 mph

Controversy rises over police radars that 'see through walls'

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These radar detectors use radio waves to determine if someone is inside a home and whether they are moving

Why Obama's bodycam initiative won't work

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Some projects can be funded on a one-and-done basis - providing agencies with body cameras is not one of them

Radar-like device helps police detect texting drivers

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The device, which would work much like a radar gun, could differentiate whether the occupants of a vehicle are texting or talking on their phone

Spotlight: DragonEye Technology specializes in speed enforcement

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The company aims to make Lidar units compact enough for field use, but accurate enough for traffic court

JAG grant provides Ala. police with equipment upgrades

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Through-the-wall sensor technology a potential life-saver

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This tool would increase situational awareness in tactical and rescue situations for police and other first responders

Mass. police broadcast 'what it takes to be a cop'

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Videos that debut on the department's social media pages show what the life of a cop is like for aspiring recruits

Ohio courts knocking down construction-zone enforcement penalties

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Newspaper's analysis shows most fines reduced or dismissed for those who go to court; Lt. says officers feel they are being second-guessed by courts, prosecutors

Border Patrol to test surveillance balloons

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Large, tethered devices called aerostats will take flight to see if they help with border monitoring

Ohio police transition to smaller cruisers

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Officers will need to adapt to storing thousands of dollars of equipment in smaller cars

Video: New radar detects drivers who follow too closely

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State law requires drivers traveling 35 miles per hour or faster to have at least two seconds of following distance