PUBLIC SAFETY CONFERENCE
A national conference on the use of technology to enhance public safety began Tuesday at the Los Angeles Airport Doubletree Hotel and is expected to showcase the latest technology available to law enforcement agencies.
Hosted by the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center, the three-day conference has attracted 350 law enforcement officials nationwide.
Conference speakers and panelists include Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lance A. Ito, County Sheriff Sherman Block and Mark Klass, the father of kidnap and murder victim Polly Klass.
In addition, several crime techniques will be discussed including crime scene and crime lab technologies, electronic crime detection, concealed weapons and contraband. The latest tracking technologies also will be available.
An exhibit area will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday.
Information: (310) 216-5858.
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