Lauren Sivan shows you the state-of-the-art technology currently in use by the Suffolk County Police Department.

Read Lauren's blog: A New Fangled ForcePART 1"Robocop"Suffolk Police have 5 new members on the Force-- and they're all battery operated!High-Tech Protection - Part 1

PART 2 "Not Your Dad's Cop Car" Check out how local police have updated their wheels.High-Tech Protection - Part 2

PART 3 "A Bright Idea" Check out the latest High Tech device that Suffolk cops are using to get there fast when it counts the most.High-Tech Protection - Part 3

PART 4 "Feel the Noise" They call it the Rumbler. See how cops will get your attention in the future.High-Tech Protection - Part 4

PART 5 "Laptop Laboratory" A suspicious white powder-- could be drugs-- a biological weapon or maybe just sugar? Find out how cops know what's safe and what goes in your coffee? High-Tech Protection - Part 5

PART 6 "Armored and Ready" Armored trucks aren't just for banks. Check out the latest in bullet proof vehicles.High-Tech Protection - Part 6

PART 7 "Tased and Confused" Take a Close look at how stun-guns keep cops in control -- and their suspects safe. High-Tech Protection - Part 7

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