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News•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2018

2 Idaho Officers Shot, Rushed to Hospitals

The City of Sandpoint posted on Facebook Monday morning that the officers were called to the residence in Ridley Village at 3:10 a.m. Once on scene, they made contact with the reporting party and while speaking with the reporting party, the suspect stepped out and began firing at officers. Both officers were hit.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2018

Oregon Officer Dies After On-Duty Medical Event

An Ashland, OR, police officer died Friday night after experiencing a major medical event while on duty.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2018

Streamlight Introduces 1,000 Lumen, USB Rechargeable Light

The next generation of ProTac design, the ProTac HPL USB is capable of flooding an entire room, vehicle, or area with sweeping bright light, while also delivering a far-reaching “hotspot” beam. The light includes a sliding sleeve that reveals a USB charge port as well as a charging light indicator. For added convenience, the flashlight operates from multiple battery sources, including a rechargeable 18650 lithium ion battery or two CR123A lithium cell batteries.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2018

Two Technologies Introduces Ultra-Rugged, All-in-One Handheld Computer

The N5Z1 has the same IP65 rating, hot-swappable battery and ultra-rugged all-in-one solution as its predecessor, the N5. The N5 units are currently being used throughout the U.S. as a go-to solution for parking enforcement and E-Citations for moving violations.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2018

Chicago Police Department Purchases 400 Axon Body-Worn Cameras; Now Fully Deployed

The Chicago PD began equipping officers with Axon Body 2 cameras in 2015. The agency has now deployed around 7,000 cameras backed by Axon's digital evidence management solution, Evidence.com.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2018

Streamlight Offers New USB-Rechargeable Battery

The all-new battery provides an economic alternative to disposable CR123A batteries for the growing line of Streamlight flashlights that are designed to accept both battery types, including: the ProTac HL-X USB; the ProTac 2L-X USB; the PolyTac X USB; and the ProTac HL 5-X USB.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2018

Streamlight Selling New Dual-Function Light

First responders, industrial professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts alike will appreciate the Dualie Waypoint’s flexible options, whether using it for illuminating low-lit pathways or performing close-up tasks, the company says. And combining both the spot and flood beams can help users to see what is ahead and around them so they can avoid slips, trips and falls.

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News•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2018

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Awards Federal Premium Ammunition a .40 Caliber HST Ammunition Contract

“Law enforcement and federal agencies put it all on the line for our safety and freedoms. They should expect nothing less from their ammunition,” said Mike Holm, product director at Federal Premium. “Federal Premium provides the top-quality products they need to have full confidence in any situation. HST has a long history of providing trusted performance time and time again for our nation’s law enforcement.”

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News•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2018

Brazos County Sheriff’s Office is First Local Agency in Texas to Subscribe to FirstNet

“It’s absolutely thrilling to have a dedicated public safety broadband network,” says Brazos County Sheriff Chris Kirk. “We’re still doing the same job. But with FirstNet, we can do it even better and faster than before. We have all the information we need at our fingertips, backed by the connectivity needed to access it. And most importantly, it keeps our deputies out in the neighborhoods, so we can spend more time serving Brazos County.”

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News•by Staff Writer•March 3, 2018

ASPCA Funds Pet Microchip Scanners for 86 NYPD Precincts and Housing Police Service Areas

The scanners can help NYPD officers responding to suspected animal cruelty cases quickly obtain crucial animal ownership information, facilitating their investigations.

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