Poor Man's Hummer
Jonesville, Virginia: William Anderson, 51, was arrested after attracting attention by applying for welfare at the department of social services while driving an H2 Hummer. Thinking it an odd sight, the local sheriff ran the plates, and the vehicle came up as stolen.

In the fight against crime, police are constantly on the lookout for new gadgets and weaponry that can give them the edge. Here are a few of the more intriguing, cutting-edge gadgets that some police departments are using or considering:

Criminal justice salaries vary as widely as the jobs themselves. Here are some average annual salaries for select specialties within the criminal justice field:

Within the US Federal Government, the Department of Homeland Security is responsible for preparing for, preventing and responding to domestic emergencies -- particularly terrorist attacks and natural disasters -- that threaten the nation's residents and infrastructure. In order to accomplish this goal, it coordinates and utilizes the efforts of thousands of resources within state, local and federal agencies.