Who needs Facebook to catch criminals?

People have no doubt read stories over the past few years about criminals who were tracked down by police officers who searched their social media postings. There have even been th... Read More

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Avoid victimization during online shopping mayhem

In mid-October, the U.S. government warned American businesses that cyber criminals apparently backed by the Chinese government were launching attacks against them. That’s th... Read More

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Halloween safety tips

At the end of this month, people will be celebrating Halloween. In addition to the dress-up parties and pumpkin pies, many people will participate in the annual tradition of trick-... Read More

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Kill switch bill number 2

California’s legislators made a big switch of their own in August when they reversed their previous votes against legislation requiring kill switches on new mobile phones sol... Read More

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Crime on the streets (August 2014)

The trend in local crime is heading in the right direction, says Northern Station Captain Greg McEachern. “While we still see incidents occurring at random times and location... Read More

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Crime and punishment (July 2014)

Kill switches work. That’s the conclusion of a report by state attorneys general and other law enforcement officials. “Secure Our Smartphones,” released in June, ... Read More

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Crime on the Beat

As we head into the summer months, Northern Station Captain Greg McEachern reports that crime in this district continues to be lower than at the same time last year. “However... Read More

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Trend: Burglaries and car crimes

By John Zipperer

Knowing the trends in local crimes can help you be alert to possible problems and, one hopes, avoid becoming a victim. In addition to the modern plague of iPhone robberies, of part... Read More

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