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New architecture firm

Brinkley Sargent Architects and Wiginton Hooker Jeffry join forces to create the firm Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects. With a combined 80 years of experience in the planning and design of justice, public safety, recreation, and medical environments, Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects is poised to provide exceptional service and expertise to public clients. Specializing in the successful development of functional, efficient, and impactful public spaces, the new firm’s combined team offers clients in the public sector an unmatched breadth and depth of expertise and a host of synergistic advantages. The new firm will retain the entire staffs of both companies, with office locations eventually combined as the company maintains its presence in both Dallas and Austin, Texas.

For more information, visit www.bsw-architects.com.

Online police training catalog

TargetSolutions, a leading provider of online training for public safety agencies, announces that its online training catalog has been accepted by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. TargetSolutions delivers more than 240 online police training courses, featuring videos, engaging interactions, and real-life scenario lessons proven to educate police officers and help departments achieve training compliance, improve performance, and reduce liability. With 24/7 online access to the web-based training management system, agencies are able to deliver mandatory training for officers to complete at their own pace. The company has also implemented a “certified credential” for tracking vital training hours on topics that are required by Indiana and other states. This online police training is accepted by the following organizations: Florida Division of Criminal Justice, Georgia POST, Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Louisiana POST, Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, Missouri POST, Nevada POST, New Jersey Police Training Commission, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Service, North Dakota POST, Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

For more information, visit www.targetsolutions.com.

Advanced crime analytics software

The Felony Lane Gang Working Group, comprising 92 law enforcement agencies and other organizations, will use Wynyard Advanced Crime Analytics to help fight the notorious Felony Lane Gang—a group that steals victims’ purses, checkbooks, and identity cards by smashing car windows and then forges checks on the victims’ accounts. The gang consists of more than 100 thieves who have been operating across the United States for more than five years, and it is responsible for stealing tens of millions of dollars in at least 34 states. Wynyard Advanced Crime Analytics enables information sharing across jurisdictions, improving the task force member agencies’ ability to identify and apprehend suspects, warn banks about the gang’s operations, and help patrol officers by having more complete intelligence on the gang to identify and prosecute suspects successfully. Analysts within the working group will use the technology to perform link analysis, mapping, visualization, and other techniques to gain often unexpected insights that can aid investigators to solve crimes more quickly and efficiently. Wynyard’s Advanced Crime Analytics has been designed specifically to meet the needs of law enforcement professionals.

For more information, visit www.wynyardgroup.com.

Vehicle K-9 transport kennel

Americase, Inc., offers the K-9 Transport Units for vehicles. The transport units are for one or two K-9s and come sized to fit vehicles including trucks, vans, and SUVs. Built in two pieces, the units connect via twist latches inside the vehicle providing a secure enclosure for K-9s. Each crate comes with both front and back doors for ease of access. They have drawers that hold up to 250 pounds of training or tactical gear, door slam locks, pull out trays, leash holders, and plenty of ventilation.

For more information, visit www.americase.biz.

Next-generation sequencing solution for forensic genomics

Illumina, Inc., announces the launch of the MiSeq FGx Forensic Genomics System, the first fully validated forensic next-generation sequencing (NGS) system, which simultaneously interrogates short tandem repeats (STR) and other valuable genetic markers, including single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), to provide informative DNA profiles. Crime labs can now identify investigative leads from “no suspect” cases. Compatible with existing DNA databases, including the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), the system can be used for criminal casework and in a range of situations, including mass disasters, missing persons, and unidentified human remains. Dense data sets with powerful population statistics can be generated for highly compromised samples, such as DNA degraded to less than 100 base pairs. The technology can also provide SNP-based physical information about bio-geographical ancestry and visible, physical traits, including hair and eye color.

For more information, visit www.illumina.com/MiSeqFGxSystem.

Tactical collaboration nodes for public safety mobile 4G LTE network

Mutualink, Inc., announces that its Tactical Collaboration Node solution was selected for inclusion in JerseyNet, New Jersey’s dedicated Band 14 LTE deployable public safety network. The Tactical Collaboration Nodes will enable seamless voice interoperability with other radio and communications systems and sharing of streaming video, text, and files among responders both within a tactical deployment area and with other partner agencies and personnel on a wide-area to nationwide basis via the New Jersey Interoperable Response and Preparedness Platform (IRAPP) network. The JerseyNet project is the first U.S. public safety-grade 4G LTE broadband network utilizing deployable network nodes. This network infrastructure will facilitate secure and reliable multimedia communications in both densely populated and rural locations for emergency response situations, as well as planned, large-scale public gatherings. This technology not only seamlessly bridges disparate communications and media, it also provides advanced adaptive networking allowing for the use of any type of available IP transport, including wireless, wireline, and satellite.

For more information, visit www.mutualink.net.

Bluetooth radio accessories

Dogs have always been regarded as “man’s best friend,” which is why the K-9 Handler role is perhaps one of the most unique and coveted positions in law enforcement; one that requires a strong partnership and understanding between man and animal. K-9 teams are deployed on high-risk operations to protect the community and other officers, sniff out substances the human nose cannot detect, and search for people the unaided eye cannot see. The compact Bluetooth system increases officers’ mobility and range, which is especially important when your partner is a fast four-legged animal. The system meets the high demands of typical service calls while being agile enough to wear during non-patrol functions. The system consists of the BTH-LMIC lapel microphone and BT-583APX adapter for APX portable radios, both manufactured by Pryme Radio Products. The BTHLMIC lapel microphone includes a fully functional PTT and delivers full-shift 12-hour talk time, easy pairing, and no connectivity loss, making it an extremely reliable communications solution.

For more information, visit www.pryme.com.

Streaming cloud camera

Sensera Systems Releases MC-60 Streaming Cloud Camera. The MC-60 is the first integrated solar/wireless cloud camera to offer live video streaming and built-in recording functions (DVR) as well as high-resolution stills and time-lapse capabilities. With both cellular and WiFi and standard H.264 streaming, the MC-60 fills a need for solar-powered remote site and perimeter security. The MC-60 offers 8MP still images for time-lapse, 720p video, and 32GB of DVR storage. The MC-60 operates with Sensera Systems’ MultiSense Cloud Service and provides a seamless user experience. A remote security camera can be deployed in 20 minutes and accessed from any PC or mobile device. The MC-60 is lightweight, portable, and ideal for wide range of applications in law enforcement, event monitoring, and roadway monitoring. ♦

For more information, visit www.SenseraSystems.com.