-Caveat Lector- "Military Gear Enlisted in Drug War" Seattle Post-Intelligencer (03/23/01) P. B2; Kamb, Lewis The White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy recently sponsored a conference in Seattle where more than 130 law enforcement agents from nine states were given the opportunity to learn more about the latest weapons to be unleashed in the war on drugs, and about how their departments could acquire some of the equipment for free. Among the devices displayed at the conference were a handheld thermal-imaging camera, which is used by Border Patrol officers to locate people and other heat sources up to a half-mile away; a video-stabilization processor, which can enhance shaky video footage so police can see the identities of people and the license plates of vehicles; and a Data Locator, a computer system that allows easier access to court records, police reports, and other information in different databases. Over the last three years, more than 1,800 pieces of advanced crime-fighting equipment have been distributed by the Federal government to 1,325 local and state law enforcement agencies through the government's $13-million-a-year "technology transfer" program. Up until recently, the high cost of the equipment has generally kept it out of the reach of most sheriff's and police departments. (http://www.seattle-pi.com) <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
