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SPECIAL REPORT EVIDENCE HANDLING/ STORAGE


36I 40I


Proper Handling of Evidence


There are very few things in law enforcement more scrutinized than the proper handling of evidence. With so much potential for failure, the defense will dissect every procedure in hopes of creating doubt in the juror’s mind.


By J L Sumpter


Cloud-Based Law Enforcement Applications


The cloud can be used as a hybrid model to expand systems or extend storage as per evolving demands, while minimizing the financial and resource- constraining impact of growing and maintaining a private data center with on-site physical servers.


By Christian Morin


UP CLOSE HIGHER EDUCATION


44I


Associate, Bachelor & Master Degrees for Police Offi cers


As an administrator, if you are approached by an officer who wants to pursue higher education to better him/herself and the department, congratulate the officer, wish him/ her well in his/her endeavors, and consider yourself lucky to have such a driven and motivated employee.


By Beth Sanborn 46I DEPARTMENTS


8 I On the Job By JT McBride


10 I Just Handed Down By Randy Means & Deborah Ontiveros


12 I Public Safety IT Solutions By Dave George


52 I P.E. News 6 LAW and ORDER I June 2015


54 I Senior Management By William Harvey


58 I Technology By Leonard Dietzen III


62 I Facebook Tips By Kathryn Murnik


64 I Product Spotlight By Eugene Nielsen


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Advance Your Education


Advanced education is the key to promotions, advancements and a successful police career, yet the higher education must fit with work schedules and family life.


By Stephenie Slahor


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