LPSS

A strategy aimed at building trust and collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

"The city implemented principles of 21st Century Policing to improve community relations."

American Dictograph and Telephone company known for monitored alarm systems in houses.

"After the burglary, we decided to install an ADT security system."

Automated Fingerprint Identification System, a biometric identification system that uses digital imaging to analyze fingerprint data.

"The detective used the AFIS to match fingerprints from the crime scene to their database."

To make a situation worse or more severe.

"The defendant's lack of remorse was considered an aggravating factor in the sentencing."

Arizona Crime Information Center, a division of Arizona Department of Public Safety that collects criminal data.

"The officers checked the ACIC for any active warrants on the suspect."

Arizona Criminal Justice Information System, a statewide network housing databases on persons and property in Arizona.

"Using ACJIS, the police were able to identify the stolen vehicle's registration details."

A notification system that disseminates information about a recently missing or abducted child to the public.

"An Amber Alert was issued after the child was reported missing from the playground."

A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.

"The patient's leg showed signs of edema."

A serious crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor.

"The individual was charged with a felony for armed robbery."