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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2013

Second Suspect Charged In Texas College Shooting

Authorities have charged a second suspect in the Tuesday shooting of three people at a Houston-area community college. The suspect's name has not been released, because he is not in custody.

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Articlesby Alison LighthallJanuary 24, 2013

10 Actions for Responding to a Veteran in Crisis

Tens of thousands of combat-weary warriors are now being discharged out of the military, often without a game plan as to what they will do next. Many of them entered the military right out of high school, so being a warrior is the only job they've ever had.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2013

Video: Detroit Eliminates Gang, Tactical Units

The Detroit Police Department will eliminate its gang and tactical units to add about 100 officers to homicide, criminal investigations and traffic enforcement, the city announced Wednesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2013

Calif. School Police Get Colt Carbines

The Fontana Unified School District's 14 police officers were recently armed with semi-automatic rifles, drawing sharp criticism from some in the Southern California community who oppose having such weapons on campuses.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2013

Las Vegas Lt. Kills Family, Torches Home

A veteran Las Vegas police lieutenant called 911 early Monday to say he had killed his wife and son and had set fire to his Boulder City home.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2013

N.M. Sheriff: Homicidal Teen Wanted To Die In Gun Battle with Officers

The New Mexico teenager accused of gunning down his family over the weekend had reloaded his guns after the attacks and planned to go to a Wal-Mart and randomly shoot people.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2013

3 Shot at Texas Community College

At least three people have been shot at a community college in north Harris County on Tuesday morning. One suspect has been detained, and police are searching for a second suspect.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2013

Fla. Mom Pays for Deputy at Child's School

Laura Lauria has paid the Flagler County School District upfront for the cost of a deputy to staff Old Kings Elementary for about two months starting Jan. 14. The mother made a "verbal commitment" to pay for the deputy for the rest of the year after that, Superintendent Janet Valentine told the news outlet.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2013

S.C. SRO Saves Student After Asthma Attack

Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff Leon Lott recognized Dent Middle School Resource Officer (SRO) Donna Tucker on Wednesday for her quick actions that helped save a student's life.

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ProductsJanuary 21, 2013

Avatar II

The Avatar II is a full-scale tactical robot. Tracked for use on a variety of terrains and surfaces, the Avatar II is now available with Wi-Fi connectivity.

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