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Sniper Suspects Could Face Death Penalty

October 25 2002 - Top News

Sniper suspects John Allen Muhammed and John Lee Malvo will be charged with six counts of first-degree murder in Maryland, and Muhammed could face the death penalty, say Maryland state prosecutors. Other states also plan to prosecute the suspects.

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California K-9 Memorial Unveiled

October 16 2002 - Top News

The memorial "Faithful Partner," recently unveiled at the University of California at Davis, honors the service and sacrifice of police dogs.

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Magnum Footwear Satisfaction Guaranteed

October 16 2002 - Top News

For a limited time, you can return your Magnum footwear within 60 days of purchase with the original receipt for a full refund.

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FCC Pushes for National E-911 Wireless Carrier

October 16 2002 - Top News

The Federal Communications Commission's E-911 enforcement action regarding AT&T Wireless outlines a deployment plan with specific deadlines for a national GSM wireless carrier.

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NLEOMF Recognizes Memorial's Eleventh Anniversary

October 16 2002 - Top News

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund held a wreath laying ceremony on Tuesday, October 15, to commemorate the Memorial's dedication 11 years ago.

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AOL to Offer Amber Alerts Online

October 3 2002 - Top News

Internet service provider America Online will begin transmitting Amber Alerts to subscribers' computers, pagers, and cell phones in early November.

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French and US Police Compare Countries' Union Benefits

October 3 2002 - Top News

French Police union leaders visiting the United States to lend their support at September 11 ceremonies spent time comparing policing issues with their American counterparts. Discussions revolved mostly around the countries' respective police labor practices.

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Pepper Spray Causes Terrorism Scare at Football Game

October 3 2002 - Top News

Pepper spray used by police caused a bio/chem scare during a recent Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Redskins football game at FedEx Field, resulting in an eight-minute delay toward the end of the fourth quarter.

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Olympus Donation Helps Fight Domestic Violence

September 27 2002 - Top News

In anticipation of Domestic Violence Month in October, Olympus America Inc. has begun a pilot program in Kings County, N.Y. to fight domestic violence with digital photography.

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Police Deaths Lowest in Three Decades

September 27 2002 - Top News

The number of police officers killed nationwide during the first half of 2002 dropped to its lowest level in more than 30 years. Sixty-eight federal, state and local law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty during the first six months this year.

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NYC Police Museum Honored for 9/11 Exhibit

September 16 2002 - Top News

The New York City Police Museum, the official museum of the New York City Police Department, has been selected as September's Fleet Cultural Institution of the Month.

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Hard Drive Evidence Tested in New Project

September 16 2002 - Top News

Defense attorneys often challenge law enforcement's use of image tools to copy suspects' computer hard drive files for evidence.

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Zodiac BulletProof Tour Offers Free Training

September 16 2002 - Top News

Inflatable boat manufacturer Zodiac, on Sept. 29, will kick off a tour down the Mississippi River to bring anti-terrorism training to agencies from Minnesota to Louisiana.

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NLEOMF Holds Golf Tournament Fundraiser

August 23 2002 - Top News

The 13th Annual Untouchables Golf Tournament will be held on September 9, 2002 to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

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OLES to Test Effects of Frangible Ammunition

August 8 2002 - Top News

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has requested an investigation into independent reports that frangible bullets penetrate ballistic-resistant body armor.

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TOP COPS Awards Move to New York City

August 8 2002 - Top News

The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) will hold its Ninth Annual TOP COPS Awards in New York City on September 11, 2002.

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Kroger and Milk-Bone Donate Police Dogs to Five Departments

August 8 2002 - Top News

Kroger and Milk-Bone have teamed to sponsor the donation of dogs to five local law enforcement canine units.

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Ottawa Tactical Team Outfitted with Tasers

July 17 2002 - Top News

Ottawa's provincial government announced that police tactical units will be allowed to use Tasers, according to The Ottawa Citizen.

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Springfield Police Chief Asks for Evaluation of Department

July 17 2002 - Top News

Springfield Police Chief John Harris has asked the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) to evaluate his department's practices in a request that surprised most of the staff, according to the State Journal-Register.

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Austin PD Gets Automated Fingerprint ID System

July 17 2002 - Top News

The Austin City Council recently approved a $400,000 grant to go toward a new automated fingerprint ID system for the Austin Police.

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NYPD Plans to Post Police Overseas

July 17 2002 - Top News

The New York Police Department is considering putting cops in Canada, Europe and the Middle East in a global initiative to guard New York City from terrorism.

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Authorities Fear Terrorists May Use Emergency Vehicles as Bombs

July 11 2002 - Top News

Officers nationwide have been alerted to watch for emergency vehicles--ambulances, fire trucks, and even cop cars--that could be repurposed as terrorist weapons.

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Antiquated Databases Hinder Terrorism Tracking

July 11 2002 - Top News

Government agency computer systems are having a hard time keeping up with the influx of terrorist-related information since Sept. 11.

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Facial Recognition Finds Faces in Va. Crowds

July 11 2002 - Top News

Police are using software to scan the sands of Virginia Beach for criminals and missing persons to keep residents and tourists safe.

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First NYPD Recruits Since 9/11

July 9 2002 - Top News

The mayor and police commissioner of New York City have sworn in the first class of NYPD recruits since Sept. 11, charging them with the difficult task of fighting everything from low-level crime to international terrorism.

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