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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 31, 2014

St. Louis County Police Stock Up on Riot Gear in Advance of Grand Jury Decision

The St. Louis County Police Department has stocked up on tear gas, less-lethal ammunition and plastic handcuffs in anticipation of massive protests in the suburb of Ferguson, Missouri, if a grand jury doesn't indict the police officer who killed 18-year-old Michael Brown. The jury is expected to reach its decision sometime in November.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 29, 2014

Video: Calif. SWAT Officer Shot in Anti-Gang Operation Dies

Pomona (Calif.) PD Officer Shaun Diamond, 45, was pronounced dead overnight at a Pasadena hospital where he was admitted Tuesday in "extremely critical condition" after being shot during a motorcycle gang investigation Tuesday morning at a San Gabriel residence. Authorities announced early Wednesday that the 16-year veteran of law enforcement, who leaves behind a wife and two children, had died.

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Videosby Staff WriterOctober 29, 2014

Calif. SWAT Officer Shot in Anti-Gang Operation Dies

Pomona (Calif.) PD Officer Shaun Diamond, 45, was pronounced dead overnight at a Pasadena hospital where he was admitted Tuesday in "extremely critical condition" after being shot during a motorcycle gang investigation Tuesday morning. More Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 28, 2014

California SWAT Officer Shot by Motorcycle Gang Member

A gunman accused of shooting a Pomona, Calif., police SWAT officer who was serving a search warrant has been identified by authorities as a 36-year-old member of a "dangerous" motorcycle gang.

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ProductsOctober 27, 2014

Exfil Ballistic Helmet

Team Wendy's Exfil Ballistic helmet is designed to be comfortable during extended use by military and law enforcement operators.

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ProductsOctober 27, 2014

Releasable Body Armor Vest

Tacprogear Black's Releasable Body Armor Vest (RBAV) is designed for tactical operators demanding superior upper torso ballistic coverage, full range of motion, and quick release capability.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 24, 2014

Lenco Bearcat Played Critical Role in Stockton Robbery, Hostage Response

Lenco Industries, Inc., has announced that the City of Stockton, Calif.’s BearCat tactical armored vehicle (TAV) was instrumental in a recent incident in which three heavily armed persons robbed the Bank of the West and took three hostages.

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Videosby Staff WriterOctober 23, 2014

Arizona Campus Officer Saves Student's Life

A casual game of volleyball almost proved deadly for an Arizona State University student when he suddenly grabbed his chest and collapsed right there on the court. His friends called for help and the first person on the scene was an ASU police officer who's now being credited for saving that student's life with a defibrillator. More Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 23, 2014

Video: Arizona Campus Officer Saves Student's Life

A casual game of volleyball almost proved deadly for an Arizona State University student when he suddenly grabbed his chest and collapsed right there on the court. His friends called for help and the first person on the scene was an ASU police officer who's now being credited for saving that student's life with a defibrillator.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 23, 2014

Wisconsin Chief Credits MRAP Vehicle with Aiding Peaceful End to Standoff

Not long after police used an armored vehicle acquired from the military to arrest a man authorities said fired an assault rifle at officers, Madison Police Chief Mike Koval poked his head inside a media briefing about the incident Thursday night. “How do they like the tank now?” Koval asked.

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