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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 25, 2013

Video: Fla. SRO Wrestles Gator at Middle School

A Lake County (Fla.) Sheriff's deputy captured a seven-foot alligator that had crawled on to the grounds of the middle school where she was assigned as a school resource officer.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 25, 2013

Calif. Correctional Officer, K-9 Killed In Rollover

Sgt. Gilbert Cortez and his search dog, Mattie, died Monday in a single-vehicle crash in San Diego County. They were on the way to search inmates for drugs and other contraband at La Cima Fire Camp.

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Articlesby Brittni RubinMarch 24, 2013

Tactical Headsets: 2013

As tactical situations demand the most out of a team, it's important to find gear that will help get the job done, ensuring clear communication, comfort, and resilience.

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Articlesby Brittni RubinMarch 24, 2013

Trends In Tactical Headsets

The evolution of tactical headsets has been a significant one. Within the past couple of years alone, we've seen great improvements in technology that affect some of the most important functions of a good unit: strong sound quality, comfort, and resilience.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2013

Calif. Cop Cleared In Gang Member's Shooting

The Orange County (Calif.) District Attorney's Office declined to file charges against an Anaheim Police officer who fatally shot an unarmed gang member in July.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2013

Protech Tactical Introduces TSI Ballistic Shields

Protech Tactical, a division of The Safariland Group, has introduced its TSI line of Type IIIA ballistic shields, according to the company.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2013

Pryme Upgrades SPM-2200 Trooper II Mic

Pryme Radio has released an upgraded SPM-2200 Trooper II speaker microphone with an enhanced waterproof rating (IP57), so it can be submerged in water up to 3 meters deep for up to 30 minutes, the company announced.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2013

Minn. Officer Wins SWAT Reality-TV Competition

A Minneapolis SWAT officer won the competition on the Outdoor Channel's "Elite Tactical Unit: S.W.A.T." police reality series, according to a show release.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2013

Texas Cops Kill Colo. Correction Chief's Killer

A white supremacist gang member suspected of killing Colorado's top corrections official at his home died on Thursday following a shootout with officers in Texas.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 21, 2013

2 Texas Officers Shot, Teen In Custody

Houston SWAT officers arrested a 17-year-old Wednesday after an hours-long standoff that began when the teen shot two Jacinto City Police officers.

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