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Articlesby Mark ClarkApril 1, 2014

Lowering the Shields

Whether you work for a large department or a small department, if you're responsible for keeping the peace, then you should be training in the latest mobile field force tactics.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 31, 2014

Video: Protesters Clash with Police Over Albuquerque PD Shootings

What began as a peaceful protest on a sunny day in Albuquerque turned more and more unruly Sunday, as hundreds of people marched back and forth on Central Avenue until police threw more than two dozen canisters of tear gas and arrested at least half a dozen protesters.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 29, 2014

Lenco Introduces "BombCat" ARV

Lenco Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of armored police vehicles, has introduced the BearCat EOD "BombCat" armored response vehicle for EOD and IEDD first responders.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 28, 2014

Video: Shot Calif. Police Dog Bruno Needs More Surgery

The Anaheim (Calif.) PD police dog shot in the face during a confrontation with a suspect was expected to undergo additional surgery Friday, though the German shepherd’s condition was continuing to improve, officials said.

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Articlesby A.J. GeorgeMarch 28, 2014

Police Product Test: Team Wendy Bump Helmet

A good helmet is an essential piece of kit for any tactical operator. The helmets of today are lighter, stronger, provide better protection, are customizable, and are comfortable. Team Wendy's Exfil LTP Tactical Bump Helmet fits all of these criteria.

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Articlesby Dean ScovilleMarch 26, 2014

Shots Fired: Berks County, Pennsylvania 06/30/2011

Upon their crossing, the trackers noticed that leaves blanketing the side of a steep hill had been disturbed. Regrouping with his K-9, Pagerly gave him the search command and released him again. Jynx appeared to immediately find an odor and began moving rapidly up hill and toward Hawk Mountain Road.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 21, 2014

Video: Calif. K-9 Recovering from Head Shot

An Anaheim, Calif., police dog underwent surgery Thursday night and remained heavily sedated in "a lot of pain" after being struck by a bullet in the face during a confrontation with a gunman. Police later shot and killed the gunman.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 20, 2014

Man's Gun Tattoo Triggers Maine Police Callout

Smith, who’d gone back to bed, was awakened again minutes later — this time by Maine State Police at his front door, backed up by a group of troopers with assault rifles in his driveway. They were asking him via a megaphone to come out of his house.

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ProductsMarch 20, 2014

XCAT Narcotics/Explosives/GSR Detection System

Clear unattended bags. Sample suspects at the scene for GSR. Test trace samples of narcotics. All with one system.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 19, 2014

Lenco Armored Vehicles Debuts BearCat Tactical SUV

Lenco Industries' new Tactical SUV is another variant of the popular BearCat APC employed by military and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Without sacrifice to tactical functionality, Lenco has designed the BearCat SUV to meet the need within law enforcement for a more inconspicuous armored vehicle in VIP and diplomatic protection.

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