Police turn up the heat with new hand-held thermal cameras that let them see in the dark

Thieves, consider yourselves warned – police can now see in the dark.

This image, taken with a thermal imaging camera, shows how officers can catch and record night-time marauders in the act.

They have been using the heat-seeking technology from helicopters for several years, but now will have a hand-held camera they can carry along on patrol. more...