Thursday, November 5, 2009

Daily Briefing: What's an 'Ear-Cam'? And more on the search for the Seattle Cop Killer

New Gear. The San Jose Police Department will start a one-year pilot program with an ear mounted audio and video recorder. Officers will use the camera on patrol and while responding to calls. Check out the device and why this department is willing to be the test case.

Seattle officer down. Police found a note threatening officers 9 days before Officer Timothy Brenton was shot and killed. Authorities have increased the reward for information leading to an arrest. The officer's family has also reached out, thanking the community for all of their support.