Tag Archives: police privacy

Handling Sleep Deprivation in Law Enforcement

Police safety is one of the most important aspects of any officer’s life on and off duty. A constant battle for the work of law enforcement and safety is sleep deprivation.  According to a report by the National Criminal Justice … Continue reading

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Police Fighting Back Amidst Budget Cuts

2011 saw budget cuts for police departments around the U.S.  Waned funds to hire more officers and staff, to provide training and more equipment was a sore topic for law enforcement across the country.   A Department of Justice report titled … Continue reading

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Coping with the Holiday Blues

The countdown to the most celebrated holiday around our country is upon us.  While most of the country will be sitting down at tables to a huge feast or surrounded by family and friends, police officers will be working around … Continue reading

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Privacy Concerns Over Police DNA

Local southern Louisiana officers agreed to DNA testing in an effort to help solve the deaths of eight women in 2009 where the serial killer was rumored to be a police officer.  Through the DNA sampling, all law enforcement officers … Continue reading

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Law Enforcement Training

Crime fighting, police safety, and even career advancement in today’s world rely heavily on training.  Legal changes and modern approaches to crime are ever evolving.  There are many departments across the U.S. who introduce new training programs and present these … Continue reading

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Online Privacy and Law Enforcement Investigation

Jonathan Bick, adjunct professor at Pace University and Rutgers University’s law schools, has written an informative article that may change the way you view using your email and other online services.  The terms-of-use agreements “specifically state that ISPs are allowed … Continue reading

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Remembering Law Enforcement

Americans across our country celebrate Veterans Day in honor of our brave women and men who protect our nation.  Many police officers are former military, choosing to carry on the commitment to keep our communities safe. Jason Neal is currently … Continue reading

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Opting-Out Before You are Opted-In

          Understanding privacy for consumers especially privacy for cops can be confusing. Your browsing history, emails and text messages can all be easily accessed if your privacy controls are not the best. Weak passwords and security … Continue reading

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What Is Your Privacy Worth to You?

About 15 years ago, the most we had to worry about was junk mail and annoying telemarketing calls.  Technology has accelerated the information exchange between companies and data brokers, putting your information on more than just mailing lists or call … Continue reading

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The Debate on Warrantless Smartphone Searches

Mobile technology has ascended to new heights faster than ever before.  Recently, California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed Senate Bill 914 which would have made it illegal for police to search a person’s mobile device during an arrest without a warrant.  … Continue reading

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