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Former N.C. Sheriff Accepts Plea Deal on Corruption Charges

Glenn Maynor, former sheriff of Robeson County, N.C., pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges resulting from a federal corruption investigation. More than a dozen of his deputies have also admitted guilt in the the case.

September 28, 2007

Danner Customers Can Win a Restored "Expert Overhaul" Vehicle

Boot manufacturer Danner launches its "Expert Overhaul" sweepstakes at participating retailers on October 1, 2007. The sweepstakes kicks off as the final touches on the restoration of a 1974 International Scout vehicle are made, rebuilt to Danner's "Expert" standards.

September 26, 2007

Chicago Cop Accused of Plotting Murder of Fellow Officer

The Chicago Tribune says that the officers discussed whether to hire a gang member or a professional hitman to do the job.

September 26, 2007

Bank Robber Points Gun at Two-Year-Old During Pa. Heist

A robber grabbed a two-year-old boy and pointed a semi-auto handgun at him during a South Whitehall, Pa., holdup on Saturday.

September 19, 2007

TASER Device Averts Suicide

Attleboro police in Massachusetts were able to use a TASER to prevent a suicidal 50 year-old woman wielding a razor knife from further harming herself.

September 11, 2007

California Highway Patrol Orders 1,659 TASER X26 Electronic Control Devices

TASER International, manufacturer of advanced electronic control devices, has received an order from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for 1,659 TASER X26 electronic control devices and related accessories.

September 6, 2007

Secret Service Special Agent Named Officer of the Month by NLEOMF

For his actions to protect others at a busy shopping mall while off duty with his family, Special Agent Paul Buta of the United States Secret Service was named Officer of the Month for September 2007 by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).

September 5, 2007

Va. Tech Report Confirms Shortcomings, Offers Preventive Tactics

More than four months have passed since the Virginia Tech tragedy, and the state of Virginia and university officials have released their findings on the April 16 massacre. From their reports, briefly summarized below, other campuses can glean valuable information that they hopefully will be able to apply to their own communities.

August 30, 2007

Suicide Bomber Tactics Report Now Available to Law Enforcement

A new report on Suicide Bomber Tactics by London-based Medea Group has been widely distributed to multinational field operators throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. Now it's available by request on condition of security approval.

August 29, 2007

NYPD Investigating White Powder Mailings

New York City police said on Tuesday they were investigating suspicious mailings of white powder received by several financial companies.

August 21, 2007

NYPD Study Details Threat of Homegrown Terrorism

The New York Police Department released a study this morning citing the potential threat of terrorist acts by disaffected immigrants, especially unassimilated Muslims.The New York Police Department released a study this morning citing the potential threat of terrorist acts by disaffected immigrants, especially unassimilated Muslims.

August 14, 2007

Cocaine Use Declines Among Tested U.S. Workforce

New data from workplace drug tests conducted by Quest Diagnostics indicate an unprecedented reduction in cocaine use among the U.S. workforce required to undergo such testing.

August 9, 2007

TREXPO East Fast Approaching

TREXPO East, taking place at the Dulles Expo & Conference Center in Chantilly, Va., in less than two weeks, continues to grow as a record number of both exhibitors and attendees are expected.

August 8, 2007

FCC to Promote 700 MHz Band Nationwide Interoperable Broadband Network for Public Safety

The National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) has issued a statement saying the organization agrees with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its ruling promoting public safety's needs for a nationwide, broadband network, to be built out through a public safety/commercial partnership in the 700 MHz band.

August 2, 2007

ASPCA Seeking Nominations for Annual Humane Awards

The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is inviting the public to nominate extraordinary pets and people for its annual Humane Awards.

July 29, 2007

PepperBall Technologies Releases Compact Handheld Less-Lethal Launcher

Complimenting previous carbine-sized PepperBall systems, the SA-4 handheld launcher can be carried in a holster and is immediately available for officer use. This makes the system a less-lethal option in many use-of-force situations for law enforcement…

July 25, 2007

Study Profiles State and Local Government Investment in Mobility Technologies

CDW Government, a source of Information Technology solutions to governments and educators, has launched the fourth in a series of the State & Local Government Technology Investment Curve (TIC), an assessment of state and local government purchasing behavior since 2003.

July 22, 2007

5.11 Challenge Update: Halfway to Finals

At the 5.11 Lodge on the banks of the Big Horn River in Montana, law enforcement officers are shooting pistols, rifles, and shotguns in a match against other teams. Competitors in the 5.11 Challenge are doing their best to secure a position as one of the top three teams of the summer.

July 18, 2007

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