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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2013

Va. Cop Injured In Deadly Wrong-Way Crash

An Annandale (Va.) Police officer was cut out of his cruiser, after a wrong-way driver struck him on Little River Turnpike early Thursday. The 28-year-old officer suffered multiple injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2013

2 Calif. Cops Killed Investigating Sex Crime

Sgt. Loren Baker and Det. Elizabeth Butler were found dead outside the home of Jeremy Goulet, 35. Goulet was shot and killed on Doyle Street at about 3:30 p.m. after firing at officers who were conducting a search of the area.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2013

Video: Mo. Cop Suspended for Rough Arrest

Police say surveillance video shows Officer Charles Proctor grabbing Jermaine Lacy by the neck at the Lumiere Place Casino on July 5. Lacy, who has been banned from Missouri casinos, had allegedly stolen money from another gambler at the casino.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 26, 2013

Calif. Cop Allegedly Raped Women On Duty

Sergio Alvarez, 37, was put on administrative leave in late September, after a woman came forward and reported she was assaulted by a uniformed officer.

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Articlesby Bob GalvinFebruary 22, 2013

Electronic Evidence Management

Managing evidence is one of law enforcement's most critical tasks. Automating evidence management enables property room personnel to know where their evidence is and why.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2013

Pittsburgh Chief Forced To Resign

The second-highest-ranking member of the union representing Pittsburgh police officers said the rank-and-file are still shocked this morning by the sudden forced resignation of Chief Nate Harper and morale remains low.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2013

Centice Upgrades Mobile Narcotics Identification System

The portable MFL-3000 enables narcotic squads and drug task forces to quickly and easily perform drug identification in the field without destroying evidence. The portable device uses Centice's Raman Spectroscopy technology to create a spectral fingerprint of the substance.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2013

Two San Diego Deputies Wounded In Standoff

Two San Diego County Sheriff's SWAT deputies were wounded during a 10-hour standoff with a 22-year-old man whose suicide ended the confrontation.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2013

Pittsburgh Mayor Calls for 'Outside' Chief

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl said Thursday he wants to hire a new police chief "with no relationships, with no ties, with really no history" related to the embattled department.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2013

Evidence Collection and Storage

To solve crimes and prosecute offenders, you need all of the facts, including what can be gleaned from all related evidence. That may include DNA, bullet casings, computer files, and video. You also might need to keep all of this around for a while in good condition for future trials. This collection of tools will enhance your ability to obtain and secure crime scene evidence. Read our feature, "Electronic Evidence Management," for in-depth coverage. Photos courtesy of vendors.

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