We start off this week with the special delivery of a rape subject - to the police station. How about a 71 year-old cop that shows no sign of slowing down? A Florida deputy get into hot water as a result of his alarm clock idea. No more freedom of expression in the Seattle parks if it includes bare butts. I am going to run from you now. Could you hold my driver's license? A Wisconsin cop is pissed off. Will a mule deer Tase? A day in the life of a Flathead County, Montana deputy. No money available for your robbery? File a complaint.

This show has a real mixed bag of stories. Hey, where are all of those e-mail comments. Let us know what you think by sending an e-mail to talkback@copcast.net. Since there is very little worth watching on television, fire up your computer, point your browser to CopCAST.net and check out the show. Remember to stay safe, always wear you vest and have a great week.

We started things off with a British driver that likes "toying" with the German police. A woman tries to smuggle sausage across the Mexican border but it was a waste - or not! A cop perpetuates the stereotype by stealing pastries from a coffee shop. A fake cop tries to screw a hooker out of - well, you get the picture. Here, hold my beer and watch me play chicken with that car - that police car! How about a little frozen shrimp? Let's flashback to the naked chimney burglar. A dumb bank robber - is it an oldie? He got the car he drove to court for a steal.

Whatever you do, don't miss this episode and make sure that you listen all the way to the end for the secret outtake. Remember to stay safe, always wear you vest and have a great week.

The first story really sucked - you will agree. Flowers for you, my love . . . or victim. Quote of the week, "That's what I do, I steal things." Car surfing under a full moon can be dangerous. A 76 year old woman is arrested for the 73rd time! This bartender is "barely" able to do her job. You can't say this robber was all thumbs. You might say this guy is serious about personal hygiene. For all you robbers out there, let's talk about camouflage.

This is a very special day. It is Hillary Clinton's birthday and Mother-In-Law's Day so if you were looking for a reason to drink, now you have it. So kick back on the Lazy Boy recliner, pop the top on a cold one, fire up the iPod and enjoy another fantastic episode of CopCAST.

We start off trying to figure out the real purpose of photo-red enforcement. The FBI 2007 LE Officers Killed and Assaulted Report is out. Satan stops by a U.S. Bank branch but he is unable to get into his safe deposit box. You deserve a break today! Why not treat yourself to a Happy Meal like a Florida driver? Bring along some cash though since they do not barter. The CopCAST crew says, "Leave our seniors alone!" Will video game violence corrupt Mack's son or is it just the fact that he is Mack's son? Philadelphia Chief Ramsey pays tribute to a fallen hero with a hat, white gloves, a red rose and a promotion. Alcohol and farm equipment "combine" to make bad things happen. Cattle rustling in 2008? Really? How to get wasted while siphoning gas - an oldie but goodie.

It's hunting season so load up the iPod, grab your gun, head to your tree stand and enjoy the show.

I wonder if they teach tackling in the German police academy. Some bad cyclists are intoxicated while others are just jerks. They are hanging loose in Florida thanks to the bra bandit. The verdict is in for the Rhode Island record holder. You cannot beat this smoking succession program. Thin is in for computer screens. The case is closed by a 13 year old sleuth.

So heat up some green tea, relax, fire up the iPod and check out this week’s show. We are even releasing this show a day early - enjoy.

Sometimes you just have to wonder about people. For instance, how could one driver accumulate 1.9 million dollars in fines. Idaho just says “no” to campus cops. It is really “Sucksville” when a cops starts a fire - even for love. Remember, it is not the fall that will get you - it is the sudden stop. Dallas Police Department releases shooting video. Is there really a blue wall of silence? Great database - not so great results. Really, the guy was driving a cooler. This week we have the weird, the strange and the bazaar - and that is just Mack’s vacation pictures.

So stop watching debate reruns, break out the lawn chair, fire up that fancy new Zune player and enjoy the show.

This week we have a student who thought it would be a good joke to steal dead animals from the vet and stash them in the lockers at the local high school. The cops did not agree. A bad search gives an Alaska man the opportunity to commit suicide in the back seat of a patrol car. Several charges have been dropped against a Seattle cop stemming from an August shooting at Sturgis. To the dude with the picnic - is she really worth all that trouble? A study shows that a motorist who is texting is significantly more impaired than a motorist at the legal limit for alcohol. The windy city cops are expressing their displeasure with management via reduced productivity. A gorilla robs a Dunkin Donuts store - or something like that. One subject serves as the intermediate weapons training dummy for the local police. Ah Morgan . . . in what state did those last two incidents occur? What a week!

So turn off the television, fire up the iPod and get ready for another fantastic show. Mack should be back next week provided he has enough money left for the return airfare.

A dad is charged with assault for hitting his daughter's naked boyfriend with a pipe after finding him in her bedroom in the wee hours of the morning. What’s up with that? You may be funny but don’t quit your day job, chief. The Virginia Supreme Court says sending 10 million spam e-mails per day is a protected right. It must have been the full moon that caused that guy to think it was a good idea to rob the same bank twice. It is never a good idea to invite a real cop when you are playing cop. By the way, that camera looking thing on the wall, it is a camera. It is nice to know that even a secret agent can have a bad day. These are just a few of the stories we discuss plus we have some great listener feedback and a bunch useless banter.

So take a little “me” time, kick back, put on the earphones, fire up the iPod and get ready for another great episode of CopCAST!

As usual, we discuss the unusual like the cross-dressing purse snatcher who lost his boob. We also have another fleeing emu but this one did not end happily. Deputy black bear kept us on the zoological theme. Canadians suspect that bullets kill but so does being thrown from a car on the highway - the investigation continues. On a somber note, we recognize the seventh anniversary of the 911 attack. We also talk about a high tech solution to a low tech problem. Some banks learn that social engineering is an effective way to lift their data and equipment.

Gas is back up to $4.00 per gallon so jump in your high rise, four-wheel-drive truck, fire up the iPod and listen to the show. It is a heck of a lot cheaper than driving that monster truck.

Google and Comcast grabbed the tech headlines this week - Google for giving its customers a new product and Comcast for taking away its service. The cop and tech communities join forces to fight crime using GPS units. We found out that those Canadians take their Internet service very seriously. One town in New York is trying to cut costs by terminating those costly veteran cops. Hey bright boy, its not a good idea to tease a pit bull. Shampoo! Someone is going to go to jail for stealing shampoo? Pedestrians and a full moon - how romantic. A big thanks to the growing number of CopCAST correspondents - we appreciate you!

Remember to send us your training and event announcements so we can announce them on the show. If you have not joined Cops Online, stop by and check it out - help us expand this great social network for cops.

So grab your iPod, sack out on the deck lounge chair and enjoy the show. By the way, that cop on the little pink bike that Morgan posted on Cops Online was not Rich. His bike does not have a basket.

On the brighter side, we had a CopCAST first - Bloomfield, MO Chief Jason Curtman sent us our first audio comment. We also learned that Jerry Seinfeld will be the spokesman in the new Microsoft commercials . . . not that there is anything wrong with that! Also on the tech side, Chrysler will introduce an internet hotspot option in their new vehicles.

In the cop news, the family that robs together stays together. Remember, the next time you offer someone your “two cents” make sure she is not an undercover officer working a prostitution sting. Does fried emu really taste like chicken? Bad things happened when a Florida man tried to practice safe sex. A Hawaiian says, “It’s good to be the king!”

On a side note, the Cops Online website reached the 500 member milestone this week. Check them out at http://copsonline.com.

So move the hammock out under the big shade tree, grab a cold beverage, put in your earphones, fire up the iPod and join us for another great show.

CNN never covers the really interesting stories like the robber who locked his keys in his get away car so we do. Most of us like to go on a department sponsored road trip every now and then. However, one Kentucky sheriff may have carried it a little far on a recent extradition. I apologize in advance but you know we were going to have to talk about the recent Big Foot finding. Like they say,”There is a sucker born every minute.” We also tell you about a new program that provides e-mail for inmate. It actually is not as bad as it sounds. These are just a few of the stories we discuss this week.

So put on your silk smoking jacket, kick back in your recliner, fire up the iPod and join us for another lighthearted look at the cop news.

This week a Chicago cop gets the distinction of serving as our keynote story because of her passion for Starbucks coffee and pastries. A Maryland agency has a major “Oh, crap” moment when they raid the mayor’s house and shoot his dogs. Will New York soon be more wired than London? You be the judge. Then there is the Longmont Pornography Age Verification Unit that is not - or something like that. Sound interesting? Well that is just a brief peek into this week’s episode.

So put on your running shoes, plug the earphones into your iPod and join us for another informative episode while you jog around town.

We start out with a ten year old crime fighter who dimed out his mom. The OPP are considering starting a used car business with all of their confiscated vehicles. Our sympathies go out to the friends and family of Deputy Juan Escalante of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department who was shot to death outside his home. There will be no more peeing on the doors in Torquay, Devon. A judge has ordered that a Glasgow pensioner stop going to the pub as punishment for killing his wife. We actually have proof that the 80/20 rule applies to law enforcement. And these are just a few of the stories we discuss this week.

So lay back in the hammock, pop the top on a cold one, fire up the iPod and join us for another informative episode.

Believe it or not, we actually received several e-mails from our listeners (happy, happy, happy - joy, joy joy!). This week it was the bad guy who got surprised in Surprise, AZ. Some cops in North Carolina used text messages to turn the table on a juvenile thief. Some German women mistook the real cops for costumed strippers. We also point you to one Website where you can find the deadliest rural highways and another site that is really "Cuil". Have a business to advertise? Why not sponsor a video camera - just like NASCAR?

If you think this show sounds like someone put a bunch of stories in a blender just to see whether they would blend, you are right! So fire up the tea kettle, brew up some green tea, kick back on the deck, fire up the iPod and enjoy the show.

One more thing - don't forget to stay safe and always wear your vest!

I know it is hard to believe but these are just a few of the stories we discuss this week. I want to thank Morgan Wright, from The Thin Blue Line for taking his time to help out with the show for the second week. It looks like we may have to put him on the payroll.

So spread out the checkered table cloth, fire up the grill, put on the burgers, crack open a cold drink, fire up the iPod, lean back and join us for the show. Don’t forget to stay safe and always wear your vest!

We discuss all of these stories and more. What a fantastic week! By the way, can you believe Mack is on vacation again? Morgan Wright, from The Thin Blue Line, did a great job filling in for boat boy.

So cook up a grilled cheese sandwich, pour a cold glass of milk, fire up the iPod, lean back and join us for the show. Don’t forget to stay safe and always wear your vest!

So break out the Oreos, pour a cold glass of milk, fire up the iPod, lean back and join us for the show. Don’t forget to stay safe and always wear your vest!

Make sure that you grab your keys and lock your patrol vehicles because it seems like everyone wants to take a cop car for a ride this week. It is hard to believe that people are still falling for the Nigerian check scam but a Washington woman was busted for helping run a fairly significant operation. The Ontario Provincial Police are really cracking down on reckless driving - especially since Mack is back on the road. A French court lightened eBay’s wallet a bit for enabling the sale of fake designer merchandise. Finally, with Morgan’s help, we will toss in a bit of our usual shallow banter times 3 this week.

So grind some coffee beans, crank up the iPod, put your feet up and join us for the show. Don’t forget to stay safe and always wear your vest!

Well let’s move on to the Mini-Me that took granny’s car on a joy ride to the mall, the slow speed ticket and the 911 green song. Not got your interest yet? Don’t worry we still have the naked guy from Georgia, the photo enforcement issues, more on Tasers and Mars Phoenix Lander Tweets.

If this show sounds like it was all over the place, you pretty much have it nailed. However, we had a great time doing it and we hope you will enjoy listening to it.

So turn up the air conditioner, fire up the iPod, kick back and join us for the show. Oh yea - don’t forget to stay safe and always wear your vest!

This week we talk about banning PDA’s, electric cars and a smuggler that is really attached to her coke. A Georgia town is turning to speeders to finance the rising cost of gasoline. Canada has had several feet wash up on the beach . . . real feet, in shoes! Oh, did I mention the attack python? What a week!

We have all this and more! So fire up the iPod, kick back and join us for the show. BTW - don’t forget to stay safe and always wear your vest!

We were shocked to find out that many teens are disregarding the new laws that prohibit them from using cell phones while driving - go figure. Need a little help getting investigative info from an internet service provider? Just check out the ISP list site. We also discuss an emerging new computer crime, the distribution of ransomware. From the "I don't want to get involved department", we discuss a gruesome hit-and-run video released by Connecticut Police.

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company is planning a number of exciting activities during their 105th Anniversary to celebrate 100 years of Harley-Davidson Police Motorcycles. Watch the Police Event Section on their website at www.harley-davidson.com for additional details.

Mack likes the creative charges that our feds used to charge a South Carolina trooper that was taped hitting a fleeing subject with his car (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25082070/).

Also do not forget to check out Rich's new Essential of Effective Supervision course.

We have these stories and more this week! So take Mack off your BOL list, kick back and join us for the show. One more thing - stay safe and always wear your vest!

Although the show is a little shorter than usual, it is packed with some great stories including the case of the ASPCA v. Ringling Brothers, a young woman who learns not to mess with the greatest generation, a naked nut, a potty rescue, the latest teen craze and more.

FEMA has also cut loose grant funds in a couple of areas. Applications are available at http://www.grants.gov.

The BOL is still out on Mack so if anyone finds him, Taser him, hog tie him and make sure he is around for the show next week. We hope you enjoy the show and have a great week. Stay safe and always wear your vest.

Guillaume “Rob” Robitaille, wrote to say, “Hey guys!!! I just wanted to thank you for coming back. I’ve been listening to you from Quebec city for the last 3 years. I listened to you while running when I was in police technology (the college course in the Quebec province) then while in police academy and finally I will have the chance to listen to you on duty since I’m now a police officer for about a year. So thank you again guys. It’s always a pleasure to hear what you have to say!!!

Then Glenn Howell, AKA WiredPig, also wrote to say, “Mack and Rich, Thanks for putting out a new episode! Been a long time. I ran into Mack on twitter and hooked him up with the Portland Police (http://twitter.com/portlandpolice) user on there. Again, its great to have you both back.

So how could we not come back this week? Mack was on his boat but we were able to do a “remote from the boat.” This week we talk about a police involved shooting in Virginia, Twitter, the LifeLock challenge, Rich’s trip to the Stone Mountain School, a video website about speeders, the Titan Exhaust Air Jack, roll call training and more.

So kick off your shoes, sit back, relax and enjoy the show. We sure enjoyed doing it - three times . . . but that’s another story.

It has been about a year since we last broadcast but we still have it. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Then take a minute to shoot us an e-mail at talkback@copcast.net and tell us what you think. While you are at it, check out Mack’s internet empire at Canadacops.com and don't forget to visit his blog, A Cops Thoughts, at canadacops.com/blog. If you really get bored, check out Rich’s pearls of wisdom over at The Sisyphus Comments, at rlsei.com/blog.

We want to thank our "Legions of Listeners" for hanging in there. And thanks to everyone for downloading and listening to the show. You can also find the podcast on iTunes. Just visit the iTunes music store and search for CopCAST. Don't forget to register for the CopCAST forum. But even more importantly, remember to stay safe . . . and always wear your vest. So, from the whole crew at CopCAST . . . have a great week!

Mack and I are still in the process of deciding if we will return after our "Spring Break" and, if we do, whether to follow a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly schedule. We hope that you will leave the show rss feed active or check the website periodically so you will know if we decide to fire the show back up.

Mack will be turning his attention to developing the Canadacops.com website so don't forget to visit his blog, A Cops Thoughts, at canadacops.com/blog. I, on the other hand, will continue to spend most of my spare time developing content for my on-line criminal justice training business, RLS Enterprises, Inc. Of course, I will continue to disperse pearls of wisdom through my blog, The Sisyphus Comments, at rlsei.com/blog.

We want to thank our "Legions of Listeners" who have helped to make the show a success beyond my wildest expectations. I hope you will drop us an e-mail periodically to keep in touch. Remember to stay safe . . . and always wear your vest. So, from the whole crew at CopCAST . . . have a great week!

Los Angeles County, California Sheriff's Department Deputy Raul Gama was killed when the unmarked van he was in was struck by a drunk driver.

Rocky Mount, North Carolina Police Department Officer Alan Silver died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident four days earlier.

Coffee County, Georgia Sheriff's Department Sergeant Eric Smith die of injuries sustained three days earlier in an accident as he and another deputy responded to backup a third deputy.

Alabama Police Department Officer David Young was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol.

Boston, Georgia Police Department Chief Investigator Al Suarez was accidentally shot and killed by another officer as the officer finished cleaning his gun during a shift change at the police station.

This week in the Cop News, we begin by paying tribute to five more fallen heroes . . . then from the "no good deed goes unpunished department", some canoeists pull a suicide victim from the river and a deputy pulls out his ticket book . . . next, a school erects a monument to deputy and his dog . . . and some co-ed skinny dippers leave a trail of property . . . next, dope is going to a little harder to come by on a New York Indian reservation . . . and a heartless cop gets suspended and hopefully learns about the concept of discretion . . . finally, on the other end of the spectrum, a deputy is fired after a professional courtesy that goes really bad.

This week in the Tech News, I tell you about how easy it is to get yourself in trouble if you aren't careful how you use your technology. Then Mack is going to tell us about . . . well . . . let's just say he is going to beat his topic to death later on so we will just wait to hear his story. Then for this week's PC User Tip, I will tell you about some useful utilities, some of which we have mentioned in the past but warrant a reminder. And for our Mac User Tip, we tell you about a great new resource for Mac users.

It is hard to believe that this is the 70th show. We are beginning to feel a little old. However, it could just be that run I did yesterday. Mack thought he was going to get to retire with a pension at 65. I told him that was just another one of those fairy tales that your mom told you like you're going to get married and live happily ever after. Thanks for downloading and listening to the show. Don't forget to register for the new CopCAST forum. Remember to stop by the Frapper map and put your pin in the map so we can tell where you are listening from. Also, if you have a moment, do us a favor and stop by Digg.com and digg this episode of CopCAST. Enjoy the show!

Mohave County, Arizona Sheriff's Office Deputy Philip Rodriguez was killed in a single vehicle accident.

South Bend, Indiana Police Department Corporal Nick Polizzotto was shot and killed while on a shots fired call.

New York State Police Trooper David Brinkerhoff was shot and killed while taking part in a manhunt for an assailant who had shot and wounded a New York State trooper the previous day.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agent Clinton Thrasher was killed in an aircraft accident while assisting Border Patrol agents search for a suspected smuggler who had fled on foot during a vehicle stop.

Montgomery County, Maryland Police Department Officer Luke Hoffman died of injuries sustained when he was struck by a patrol car while involved in a foot pursuit of a suspected drunk driver.

Beaumont, Texas Police Department Officer Lisa Beaulieu was struck and killed by a drunk driver while investigating an earlier accident.

We begin the Cop News this week by paying tribute to five more fallen heroes . . . . . . next a Canadian judge decides to give a cop killer the benefit of the doubt - - - and bail - amazing! . . . but maybe he should have talked to the "no nonsense" pistol packing North Carolina judge in our next story before he made his decision . . . and then how does a Ferrari patrol car sound? . . . next, we talk about a Motor City cop who is accused orchestrating his own peep show . . . then a trooper's son does the unthinkable and steals his dad's guns . . . and finally we have a "how to" manual for suicide by cop.

This week in the Tech News, a new worm slithers into Skype . . . and the Polish pirate police raid a Polish university for file sharing violations . . . then for our PC User Tip we tell you how to shorten up your pasting process for unformatted text . . . and for our Mac User Tip we tell you how to share address book with other people.

The initial shock is over from the Virginia Tech tragedy but the entire community is trying to begin the healing process. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Don't forget to register for the new CopCAST forum. Remember to stop by the Frapper map and put your pin in the map so we can tell where you are listening from. Also, if you have a moment, do us a favor and stop by Digg.com and digg this episode of CopCAST. Enjoy the show!

Our sympathies go out to the families and friends of three more fallen heroes.

Irving, Texas Police Department Officer Andrew Esparza was killed in an automobile accident while responding to assist another officer.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Lieutenant Delmar Teagan was killed in an automobile accident that occurred as he was driving his government-issued vehicle home from a training session in Tallahassee.

Greenville, North Carolina Police Department Officer Jason Campbell was killed in a two-vehicle accident.

We begin the Cop News this week by paying tribute to three more fallen heroes . . . then we go from bad to worse when we move on to Virginia Tech to report on the on worse campus shooting in U.S. history . . . and we also examine the variety of communications tools that were used by the students, faculty and staff to report on the crisis as it unfolded . . . next we tell you about a compassionate robber who even lets a clerk call 9-1-1 to request medical help . . . then we move onto Kansas where smokey has got his ears, and eyes, on . . . then on a lighter note, we tell you about a school where it really sucks to be sent to the principal's office, literally . . . and finally we tell you about a lawyer who definitely isn't superman.

This week in the Tech News, Blackberry users go through withdrawal and breaking up really isn't that hard to do now thanks to our electronic gadgets. Then Mack interviews our competition. In addition, for our PC user tip this week, we will tell you about a cheap alternative to Adobe Acrobat for generating PDF files. and for our Mac user tip we'll tell you about another trick to help you manage your PDF files on the Mac.

This has been a sad week for the Virginia Tech community, including our brother and sister law enforcement officers who were involved in the tragedy. Hopefully, they will be able to begin the long and difficult healing process. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Remember to stop by the Frapper map and put your pin in the map so we can tell where you are listening from. Also, if you have a moment, do us a favor and stop by Digg.com and digg this episode of CopCAST. Enjoy the show!

Boston College Police Department Officer Tom Devlin passed way after a long battle with injuries he sustained in an on duty incident.

Ripon, California Police Department Officer Robert Winget died from injuries sustained in an ATV accident while patrolling a remote area.

District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department Officer Wayne Pitt died of injuries sustained four days earlier when he was dragged by his patrol car.

Utica, NY Police Department Officer Thomas Lindsey was shot during a traffic stop.

This week in the Cop News, we begin by paying tribute to four more fallen heroes . . . then we have an Orlando cop who doesn't go down with the ship . . . and a high school UC operation scores big . . . next come cops find a dumb shit in the port-a-potty . . . and a little rich girl finds out about the high cost of running from the cops . . . then we tell you about some folks who think 911 is their personal help line . . . and finally a trooper seizes $3.25 million from a truck and, believe it or not, the driver and his passenger had no idea it was there - go figure!

This week in the Tech News, Rich talks about the OS X delay, web video viewing habits and the possible demise of Vontage and Mack tells us about a new hi-tech crime prediction method . . . then for the PC User Tip this week, we will give you some general rules to keep your operating system balanced out . . . and for our Mac User Tip we'll tell you about a great free, open source application that is designed to let you take notes on a PDF while you read it.

Mack continues to be buried in spring snow and he is getting a little grumpy. I think cabin fever is setting in so make sure you send him an e-mail to help him keep what little is left of his sanity. Better yet, just download and listen to the show so he isn't the only one hearing voices! Remember to stop by the Frapper map and put your pin in the map so we can tell where you are listening from. Also, if you have a moment, do us a favor and stop by Digg.com and digg this episode of CopCAST. Enjoy the show!

Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina Police Department Officers Jeff Shelton and Sean Clarke were shot and killed after responding to a disturbance call.

Campbell County, VA Sheriff's Office Deputy Jason Saunders was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to catch up to a pursuit of a suspicious vehicle.

Barren County, Kentucky District Two Constable's Office Constable Ronnie Jones was killed when his patrol car was struck by a tractor trailer.

Gainesville, Florida Police Department Lieutenant Corey Dahlem was struck and killed by a drunk driver while on foot patrol during celebration ceremonies following a college basketball game at the University of Florida.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Barry Lee Bush was shot and killed in Readington, New Jersey, while he and other agents conducted surveillance on a group of three suspects wanted for robbing several banks.

This week in the Cop News, we begin by paying tribute to six more fallen heroes . . . then we will tell you about the IACP top trooper recipient . . . next, we have deputy sheriff was found dead in murder-suicide . . . then we'll tell you about a 12 year old girl was able to convince three grown men to participate in group sex - - - right, who wrote this bullshit? . . . we also have a piece of advice for you, "don't cry wolf or rape in Texas" . . . and then Mr. Cop teaches Mr. Universe a lesson . . . and the Santa Cruz patrol cars are a bomb - no . . . really they are!

This week in the Tech News, we talk about the some recently finding about the Brits' habit of snooping and then we take a look another in continuing services brought to you by the Big G - Google that is . . . then for the PC User Tip we tell you how to turn on ActiveX so you can use Windows Updater . . . and for the Mac User Tip, we tell you how to use Preview image creator, not just an image viewer.

While most of us are busy cutting grass and putting down mulch, Mack is still firing up the snow blower to clear out the snow from a recent storm. If you download and listen to the show, it will warm his heart! Remember to stop by the Frapper map and put your pin in the map so we can tell where you are listening from. Also, if you have a moment, do us a favor and stop by Digg.com and digg this episode of CopCAST. Enjoy the show!

Moncks Corner, South Carolina Police Department Officer Lonnie Wells was shot and killed and Corporal Marcus Stiles, who was critically wounded, died the following day when they responded to a domestic disturbance call.

Aurora, Colorado Police Department Officer Doug Byrne was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a medical emergency.

United States Coast Guard, Office of Law Enforcement Guardsman Ronald Gill was killed when he was ejected from his patrol boat while conducting maritime homeland security operations in Puget Sound, Washington.

This week in the Cop News we begin by paying tribute to four more fallen heroes . . . then its the cops versus the pit bulls. Although it was a hard fought battle, the cops won 2 to nothing . . . next we have a Maryland cop who is shot by robber . . . and cyberbullies are scaring the shirt off of schoolgirls and if you buy that I have some winter farm land in Timmins that can sale you cheap . . . and then we say "Smile! You're on Cannibus Camera!" to a border patrol agent . . . nest we have at least one city PD that is definitely not a fan of beauty contests . . . while another PD is putting one of their female officers on a recruiting billboard.

This week in the Tech News we have a "plethora" of tech stories. Well actually we have four stories but I wanted to use "plethora" in a sentence. Then for the PC user tip we discuss some handy keyboard tips that will speed up your browsing and for our Mac User tip we tell you about a breakfast cereal that is also great free Mac utility.

Spring has sprung in big way and it is about time to start cutting the grass and doing yard work. So grab the iPod, download CopCAST and get to work! Remember to stop by the Frapper map and put your pin in the map so we can tell where you are listening from. Also, if you have a moment, do us a favor and stop by Digg.com and digg this episode of CopCAST. Enjoy the show!

Riverside County, California Sheriff's Department Deputy Sheriff Manuel Villegas was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a domestic disturbance.

Richmond County, Georgia Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff Eric Sikes died of injuries sustained when his patrol car struck a tree.

Dallas, TX Police Department Senior Corporal Mark Timothy Nix was shot and killed when he attempted to apprehend a murder suspect.

Fort Smith, Arkansas Police Department Officer Daniel C. Martinez was shot and killed while helping a mother retrieve her child from a residence.

This week in the Cop News we pay tribute to four more fallen heroes . . . then a topless cop gets caught downunder - well she definitely wasn't "topless" and that's what got her in trouble . . . and a Cincinnati cop tries to take advantage of a situation and gets indicted for rape . . . then the cops and firefighters square off and its not for charity this time. . . next, a Texas deputy is sentenced to jail after a shooting incident . . . then, a judge trashes the online porn law . . . and finally, sometimes it's better for an off-duty cop to just be a good witness. So what's up on the tech side on todays show? So what's up on the tech side.

This week in the Tech News, we talk about browser browser security and dogs that sniff out pirated movies. For the PC User tip,we tell you how to get rid of the black "End of slide show" screen in PowerPoint - if you really want to . . . and for the Mac User tip we talk about warming up to your new Mac - or something like that.

Only one more week of basketball before the NCAA champion is crowned. We have been holding our own against a very tough schedule of games though. Of course, free stuff will be at a premium once the tournament is over since so many folks have lost their fortunes on the games this year. We have a great show and it is FREE so don't forget to check us out this week. Remember to stop by the Frapper map and put your pin in the map so we can tell where you are listening from. Also, if you have a moment, do us a favor and stop by Digg.com and digg this episode of CopCAST. Enjoy the show!

New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section, Auxiliary Officers Nicholas Pekearo and Yevgeniy "Eugene" Marshalik were shot and killed while following a killer who had just murdered a pizza shop employee in Greenwich Village.

Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Todd Holmes was killed when his patrol car was struck by a tractor trailer.

United States Department of Homeland Security Border Patrol Agents Ramon Nevarez Jr. and David Tourscher were killed in a single vehicle accident near Cotton City, New Mexico.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden Justin Hurst was shot and killed by a suspect following a high speed pursuit.

This week in the Cop News of the Week, we pay tribute to six more fallen heroes . . then in what could be described as an "error in judgment", a cop and his friend die during snowmobile speed test . . . next a Pennsylvania trooper finds out that no good deed goes unpunished as he watches his cruiser drive away . . . and a couple of Florida cops quit because they don't want to be associated with the department and its corruption problems . . . then Ford recalls a bunch of Crown Vics for defective wheels . . . next, you might want to visit MySpace.com to see if someone has put up a bogus site using your agency's name . . . and finally, it's the cops "1" and Jacksonville "0", when a Jaguar receiver is arrested for possessing a stolen police weapon.

This week in the tech news, we tell you about a new internet safety website that should be a great resource for parents and cops . . . then Mack gives us his top ten websites for merging your tech life with your real life . . . For our PC user tip, we tell you about using sleep and hibernate modes instead of having to boot up every time you turn on your computer . . . Then for our Mac user tip, we tell you how to change the number of sites that the Safari browser stores.

This week we have another basketball tournament to deal with and we even got the name right but you have got to be getting tired of watching basketball. Fortunately, we have another great show for you this week so take a break and check it out. Remember to stop by the Frapper map and put your pin in the map so we can tell where you are listening from. Also, if you have a moment, do us a favor and stop by Digg.com and digg this episode of CopCAST. Enjoy the show!

Clayton County, Georgia Police Department Officer Shawn Newlin died as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident five days earlier while escorting a funeral procession.

Dorchester County, South Carolina Sheriff's Office Corporal Phillip Deese and his K9 partner, Sonya died in a traffic crash.

This week in the Cop News we pay our respects to three more fallen heroes . . . then a couple of Mack's brothers in arms from the Ontario Provincial Police save a woman with some resourceful thinking . . . we will follow that up with a story about an off-duty Chicago cop who is attacked by some gang bangers . . . and we move over in the middle east to give you a taste of justice, Saudi-style - if you want to call it that . . . then we discuss a traffic accident involving two El Paso police vehicles . . . we also get to talk about a real life hero who rescues a bus load of people . . . and finally some dope crashes into a trooper - - or something like that.

This week on the Tech news we start by telling you that iTunes and Vista aren't playing well together but you can still download some great free audio books from a new site . . . then we rev up the rumor mill with a discussion about a possible Google phone . . . for our PC user tips we tell about how you can forget about the Start button and put about 20 things on the Quick Launch bar for easy one-click access . . . then for this week's Mac user tip, we have a great way for you to read your ebooks or PDF file without any unnecessary distractions.

This week we know that we don't have a chance of setting any download records since the NCAA tournament is in full swing. How