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FLETC Teaches One-Hand Survival Techniques

Using the non-dominant hand is difficult in common situations such as a lefty using a “righty’s” baseball mitt or a person in an arm cast trying to write with the other arm. But with law enforcement the inability to use the non-dominant hand in an active gunfight can have lethal consequences.

December 6, 2006

NYC Has New Emergency Command Center

The city Tuesday unveiled its new high-tech emergency command center, replacing the one that was destroyed when the World Trade Center towers collapsed on Sept. 11.

December 6, 2006

Sonar Helps Find Six Bodies in Utah Lake

For more than a decade, the remains of several boaters have been hidden in the dark, cold depths of this 26-square-mile lake high in the Uinta National Forest.

November 29, 2006

St. John’s University to Provide $10 Million in Scholarships for NYPD Cadet Corps Program

New York City-based St. John’s University will provide up to $10 million in scholarship grants and other assistance to support the New York City Police Department’s efforts to create the most sophisticated and effective law enforcement agency in the nation.

November 29, 2006

San Francisco PD to Ease Pot Enforcement

The Board of Supervisors gave final approval Tuesday to legislation that would set most marijuana-related crimes as the lowest law enforcement priority for the San Francisco Police Department.

November 21, 2006

Would-Be Art Thief Fails in Heist Attempt…Twice

In October of 2005, a male suspect entered Kenneth Behm Galleries at Bellevue Square Mall in Bellevue, Wash. Taking his time to look around, he finally grabbed a statue from its place on display. Part of the display fell to the ground, causing the suspect to panic and flee the store.

November 21, 2006

Ti Training Corp Offers Free Training Video

Ti Training Corp, a supplier of interactive training products to law enforcement, is offering a free training video featuring the Tennessee v Garner case and its impact on all law enforcement officers in the country.

November 15, 2006

Taser Foundation to Hold Poker Tournament Fundraiser in Phoenix

The Taser Foundation, a non-profit that benefits families of fallen officers, is holding a Charity Poker Tournament on Dec. 9 at the Fort McDowell Casino in Phoenix. The event will be hosted by 10-time World Series of Poker winner Phil Hellmuth.

November 15, 2006

U.S., Canada to Share Forensics Data

U.S. and Canadian law enforcement officials agreed Thursday to begin sharing forensics data from crime scenes in both countries.

November 15, 2006

Law Enforcement Rhino RTV Unveiled at SEMA

Rhino Outdoor International introduced a fully accessorized “Search and Rescue” RTV off-road vehicle at the 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this week.

November 1, 2006

DUI Organization to Honor 26 Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Officers

Fifteen Pennsylvania State Police troopers are among 26 law enforcement officers who will be honored by a statewide association for their work to combat drinking and driving in the commonwealth, State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller announced today.

October 25, 2006

Officer Suspended Over Graphic Website

A police officer whose Web page on MySpace.com included images of dismembered women has been indefinitely suspended, authorities said.

October 12, 2006

Charity Motorcycle Ride Held in Honor of Downed Massachusetts Officer

The first annual charity motorcycle ride for Sgt. Dan McCarthy of the Medfield (Mass.) Police Department was held on Sunday, September 24, 2006. The purpose of the ride was to raise money to benefit "Scholarships in Danny's Name;" charities of other fallen officers; and other charities.

October 11, 2006

U.S. Law Enforcement Gets First Chance at New Taurus Military Pistol

Taurus International has announced that it will release its next generation military pistol to civilian and law enforcement markets ahead of the now-postponed Joint Combat Pistol (JCP) system trials.

October 11, 2006

Software Designed to Protect Children From Predators Free for Departments

Ormond Beach, Fla.-based MySafeKids.org has announced that California's Pandora Corporation, manufacturer of software designed to protect children from online predators, will be available for free to anyone who requests it at www.mysafekids.org.

October 4, 2006

Student Death Toll in Pennsylvania Shooting Increases to 5

Two more children died today of their wounds sustained Oct. 2 when a 32-year-old dairy truck driver shot several female students in a one-room Amish schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, located in eastern Lancaster County, Pa. The student death toll is now five, and the gunman committed suicide during the incident.

October 2, 2006

Principal Shot at Wis. High School Dies

A teenager brought two guns to his rural school and shot the principal to death Friday after a struggle with adults and other students, authorities said.

September 28, 2006

How-To Guide for Removing Data from Storage Media Available

Before ditching or donating that used computer, CD, or other data-storage media, sensitive or personal information should be properly “sanitized,” according to a new guide from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

September 27, 2006

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