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. However, if you get tired of hoops, this episode of CopCAST is a slam dunk! Remember to stop by the Frappr 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!

Spartanburg County, South Carolina Sheriff's Office Deputy Kevin Carper was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of a suspect who fled during a traffic stop.

Laval, Quebec, Canada Police Department Constable Daniel Tessier died from gunshot wounds he received during a drug raid in Brossard, Quebec.

Newark, New Jersey Police Department Sergeant Tommaso Popolizio was killed when his cruiser rolled during a vehicle pursuit.

This week in the Cop News we have three more fallen heroes . . . we also have a story for anyone who has ever tried to buy a used car. This is an innovative way of coming up with a down payment . . . then with the help of the ACLU, we have another protected bird . . . of course you have probably heard the old saying about "laughing all the way to the bank." Well we have two young girls who laughed their way through a bank robbery . . .next, we tell you why you should put your drug dealer on speed dial . . . then we tell you about how former Presidents Bush and Carter team up to raise funds for a new law enforcement museum . . . and finally, we have a couple of kids who don't mind breaking a neck to get an iPod. Unfortunately, it wasn't their own necks. So what's up in the tech world.

Well, for our first story, we say screw all those compatibility tests, just let your x-boyfriend fix you up on Match.com and then we have a computer tutor who teaches us a valuable lesson. For our PC user tip, we talk about using the grayscale feature in PowerPoint and for our Mac user tip, we have a great suggestion for people who experience lock up problems with Microsoft's Entourage. So it looks like we have another great show on tap.

This week we have a forensic question for the medical examiner. Given all the attention to the burial of Anna Nicole Smith, how long does it really take for silicone to decompose? If you are as tired of hearing about the case as we are, you have a great option. You can listen to another great episode of CopCAST. Remember to stop by the Frappr 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!

Australian Constable Damien Murphy died of injuries received after he was struck by a vehicle at an intersection.

Trooper David Hertig died of the injuries he sustained from exposure to chemically tainted marijuana.

Walla Walla County, Washington Sheriff's Office Deputy Michael Estes died of injuries he sustained when his patrol car was involved in a collision.

Oxford, Alabama Police Department Lieutenant Dexter Holcomb was struck and killed by a school bus while directing traffic during a school dismissal.

Durham, North Carolina Police Department Officer Charles J. Callemyn was killed in a single vehicle accident while responding to back up another officer on a traffic stop.

Glendale, Arizona Police Department Officer Anthony Holly was shot and killed during a traffic stop.

Toledo, Ohio Police Department Detective Keith Dressel was shot and killed when he and another detective interrupted a drug deal at approximately 2:00 am.

Alexandria, Louisiana Police Department Patrolman First Class Brian Coleman succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident 7 hours earlier while responding to assist another officer who was involved in a foot pursuit.

St. Louis, Missouri Police Department Officer Stephen R. Jerabek suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after completing the department's annual physical fitness test.

A Winston-Salem, North Carolina Police Department Sergeant Howard J. Plouff died after being shot while responding to a disturbance in the parking lot of a local bar.

This week in the Cop News of the Week in addition to our ten fallen heroes . . . necessity is the mother of invention for robbers too for some "splash and grab" bandits . . . a KC jailor is beginning to understand how "it IS her problem . . . BINGO! - granny gets busted . . . an airport mechanic doesn't want to follow instructions and is shocked by the officers reaction . . . the LAPD gang unit is back and they are kicking ass and naming names . . . and finally a story that explains why we need the death penalty.

On the tech side, Connecticut be the next state to ban point, click and kill hunting . . . a former cop, now treasurer comes up with an innovate way to deal with insurance fraud - he puts people in jail - imagine that . . . then for our PC user tip we tell you how to make Internet Explorer 7 more familiar by returning the toolbar . . . and for our Mac User tip we tell you how to make short work out of a story by using the Summarize service.

Mack is just returning from his big trip to Florida to visit the in-laws, which was followed by a Caribbean cruise. He is in great form but his wife had to be sedated after just four days of his constant companionship. The rest of us are just going to gut out the remainder of winter and wait for summer to come to us. So stay inside where it is warm, grab your iPod, download CopCAST and have fun listening the madness! Remember to stop by the Frappr map and put your pin in the map for us so we can tell where you are listening from. Enjoy the show!

Des Moines, Iowa Police Department Officer Sean Wissink was killed in an automobile accident while en route to the airport.

Hawaii Department of Public Safety Deputy Sheriff Daniel Browne-Sanchez was shot and killed while attempting to take action against an armed robbery suspect while off duty.

This week in the Cop News we regret to report that we have two more fallen heroes . . . and we have an off duty Utah officer who helps stop an active shooter at the mall . . . next a NYPD had to choose between her dirt ball husband and a brother officer - she made the wrong choice . . . and the evidence continues to mount that dope makes you stupid . . . of course you don't have to do drugs to be stupid as one on-duty cop demonstrates . . . of course we can actually go from dumb to dumber with another "can you hear me now?" story . . . and finally they say women are superior at multi-tasking and this bank robber proves it. So what do you have on the tech side this week.

This week in the Tech Talk segment we are going to skip the tech news for a change and we have an in depth discussion about using iTunes on both the PC and the Mac, including some tips for fixing some problems that may occur when you upgrade to Vista. So this will be a little bit of a change but I think we have some really useful information for getting the most out of this free media management software program.

This week we ask that burning question that is on everyone's mind - Who the hell voted to get the Dixie Chicks a Grammy? We still think they ought to just shut the hell up and sing - or in retrospect - just shut the hell up. Of course, who wants to listen to them when you can listen to another great episode of CopCAST. Remember to stop by the Frappr 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!

Old Fort, North Carolina Police Department Officer Shawn (Josh) Williams was killed in a single vehicle automobile accident.

This week in the Cop News we are sad to report that we have another fallen hero. We also talk about a Florida officer who thinks patrol work is a real drag . . . then we go down the rabbit hole into wonderland where things are the opposite of the way they should be . . . and we will follow that up with a Florida cop who asks "Can you see me now?" . . . and of course we have to cover the story of Boston flipping off Turner Broadcasting . . . then we talk about a cop who gets hooked on a solicitation charge . . . and finally we have a story that includes speed, a crash and a bust. Mack thinks that sound like a typical Saturday night for Rich when he was younger.

Rich makes it clear that when he was growing up there was lot of speed and a few crashes but there sure as hell wasn't many busts. Now as far as the tech segment goes we talk about kids being exposed to porn on the net . . . and the top ten most frequently used passwords. This week for our PC User tip we want to tell you about a collection of useful yet unofficial and unsupported utilities that are offered by Microsoft called PowerToys . . . For our Mac User tip this week we tell you how to re-index a volume for better spotlight searches.

The Colts won Super Bowl but it was a great game regardless of who you were cheering for. Now that football season is over, you have nothing to do but listen to CopCAST for entertainment. Fortunately, we have another great show for you 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!

Los Angeles County, California Sheriff's Department Deputy Maria Rosa was shot and killed by two robbery suspects after they identified her as a deputy during the incident.

Jackson County, Florida Sheriff's Department Deputy Harold Altman was shot and killed while responding to investigate suspicious activity at the home of the Jackson County Sheriff.

This week in the Cop News, not only do we have two more fallen heroes but the circumstances surrounding the deaths are among the most bizarre that we have ever seen . . . next up we have a fake cop who makes the mistake of bragging to real cops . . . then we'll tell you about a cop that really takes a bunch of shit off young punk . . . next in our parade of strange but true stories we have a cop's wife who gets arrested after sex and booze party . . . then a Colorado cop makes a mistake that results in his arrest on felony child abuse charges . . . and a Florida teen bounces up to a $35,000 settlement . . . and then, believe it or not, our last story beats out all of the others for the bonehead decision of the month.

We do have a few good stories in the tech news. This week we give our listeners some good news about identity theft . . . vent a little about a new book on bloggers and we have an update on Pirate Bay. In addition, for our PC user tip this week, we will tell you how to backup your Outlook address book and for our Mac user tip we'll tell you how to easily zoom in on a document to make it easier to see small print.

The Super Bowl is finally here and regardless of who you are cheering for, it should be a great game. The pre-game coverage starts at noon but the game doesn't start until 6:00 pm. No one should listen to that much football talk. Instead, make sure you squeeze in this episode of CopCAST before the game starts. 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!

Needville, Texas Independent School District Police Department Chief Ernest Mendoza was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver.

New York State Police Trooper Jose A. Rosado was killed in an automobile accident.

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff Alan Inzer was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of several armed burglary suspects.

This week in the Cop News, in addition to our three fallen heroes, we talk about some roided up cops . . . and a tragic holiday for a former police probate . . . then Uncle Sam plays Santa - all year round . . . next the fate of an attorney is sealed with a kiss . . . and a Maryland officer really doesn't want to move . . . and finally a cop had to rescue a woman who was out pissing around.

This week in Tech Talk segment we explain why GPS and stupidity are a bad combination . . . and we let you in on a free online course that will help you with a hobby. In addition, for our PC user tip this week, we will tell you how to eliminate the temporary internet files in Internet Explorer and for our Mac user tip we'll tell you how to quickly hide the contents of a mail message that you are viewing in the preview pane - in case you work in public area or someone walks into your office unannounced.

One more week until the Super Bowl. That means your only entertainment options this weekend are to watch basketball or listen to CopCAST. This is a no brainer - CopCAST wins hands down. 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!

This week in the Cop News we have another fallen hero . . . we also have a great excuse for not taking work home . . . next, a couple "deer" cops think fast and save a buck . . . we also have another unfortunate story about the grandson of a correctional officer who shot himself with grandma's gun . . . we'll also tell you about Dutch prosecutors who want jail time for hackers . . . it appears that Adam 12 police cars are back in style . . . finally, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback in thinks the grass is greener at the airport.

This week on the Tech Talk segment, we have a story about a hot new cell phone and then we will tell you how you can go back to school - podcast style. For our PC user tip this week, we tell you about some helpful keyboard tips that will help you keep your hands on the keyboard instead of constantly reaching for your mouse. Our Mac user tip is actually a couple of simple tips that you are sure to use.

Watch show 55 to stay alive! Well that may be a little to dramatic but it is a great show. With the NFL playoffs this week, time is at a premium for our U.S. listeners but remember to download the show so you have something to listen to on midnight shift. Remember to stop by the Frapper map and put your pin in the map so we can tell where you are listening from. Check out the NEW CopCAST WEBSITE. Enjoy the show!

This week in the Cop News, in addition to the five more fallen heroes . . . we have a police department that is in the market for a new records management system . . . then a cop's wife interrupts a dinner where her husband was the main course. . . no one is shocked that some Kentucky officers are cleared in death after a Taser incident . . . need a christmas idea? how about a taser? . . . a story about professional courtesy - Michigan style . . . and finally, another school shooting, this one outside a Vegas school So what's up on the tech side on todays show?

On the tech side we have an update on the Adobe Reader security problem and the chance of getting third party apps for the new iPhone. In addition, for our PC user tip this week, we will try to get you back on familiar ground if you have upgraded to the new Internet Explorer and for our Mac user tip we'll tell you how to merge iCal calendars.

This is the first four day weekend in the U.S. for the new year. Unfortunately you probably have received your credit card bill from Christmas by now so you don't have any money to do anything. You might as well break out that new iPod and download CopCAST since our show is free! Remember to stop by the Frapper map and put your pin in the map for us so we can tell where you are listening from. Check out the new CopCAST website. Enjoy the show!

This week in the Tech Talk segment we will discuss a flaw in Adobe Acrobat and we will also tell you about the new Hitachi hard drive. In addition, for our PC user tip this week, we will tell you how to get back to your desk top when you have several windows open and for our Mac user tip we'll tell you about a safe, secure way to protect sensitive data on your Mac using an encrypted image.

This is the first show of 2007 and we are ready for another great season of CopCAST. So fire up your new iPod, download the show and then call some of your buddies to tell them about the show. Remember to stop by the Frapper map and put your pin in the map for us so we can tell where you are listening from. Enjoy the show!