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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2014

Cartel Leader Arrested in Amsterdam on San Diego Charges

A suspected top enforcer for Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel is facing extradition to San Diego on drug trafficking charges after his arrest in Amsterdam last week.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichJanuary 6, 2014

Defense Technology Flash-Bang Simulator Training Kit

You want to be as prepared as possible to use less-lethal devices during call-outs. But if you could limit the cost and danger needed to train in their use, why wouldn't you? That's the idea behind Defense Technology's Low Roll Training Simulator Starter Kit.

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Articlesby A.J. GeorgeJanuary 6, 2014

Police Product Test: Smith & Wesson Tac Side-Zip Boots

Out of the box I was impressed with the Tac boot's clean, classic styling. The leather construction makes these puncture resistant and windproof, keeping your feet safe and warm in the colder months.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterDecember 30, 2013

Sandy Hook School Shooting Crime Scene Photos

On Dec. 30, 2013, the Connecticut State Police released select photos from the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., along with documents relating to the investigation.

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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 30, 2013

Newtown, Conn., School Shooting Evidence Search at Lanza Home

This video released by Connecticut State Police as part of its report on the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting shows an evidence search at the home of shooter Adam Lanza. Read the full story here.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 30, 2013

Video: Newtown Shooting Records Provide Details From Inside School

State police investigative documents on the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting describe the painful reactions of officers entering the classrooms and the horrific conditions they found inside.

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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 23, 2013

19-Hour Ky. Barricade Incident Ends with Suspect Surrender

An Army veteran who held Covington, Ky., police at bay for more than 19 hours, set fire to the house he had barricaded himself in, and exchanged gunfire with officers was taken into custody Sunday afternoon. Read Full Story Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 23, 2013

L.A. Paramedics to Now Enter Active Shooter Zones to Aid Victims

The new goal is to have Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics and firefighters, protected by armed law enforcement teams, rapidly enter potentially dangerous areas during active shooting incidents to treat victims and get them en route to hospital trauma centers.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 23, 2013

Video: 19-Hour Ky. Barricade Incident Ends with Suspect Surrender

An Army veteran who held Covington, Ky., police at bay for more than 19 hours, set fire to the house he had barricaded himself in, and exchanged gunfire with officers was taken into custody Sunday afternoon.

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Articlesby A.J. GeorgeDecember 23, 2013

Police Product Test: Gerber Downrange Tomahawk

Gerber has deemed the Downrange Tomahawk a "three tiered" breaching tool. The axe head serves as a hammer, chopper, and leverage point for prying.

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