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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 21, 2012

IACP President Questions NRA School Security Plan

The president of a national police chiefs' association said a National Rifle Association proposal to assign an armed officer to each school in the nation would unduly tax patrol resources for other law enforcement missions.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 21, 2012

Texas Agency Assigns Officer To Each Local School

The Grand Prairie (Texas) Police Department announced a plan Friday to bolster security by having an officer patrol each of the city's 47 school campuses beginning in January.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 20, 2012

Texas School Allows Teachers To Carry Guns

A Texas school superintendent defended his district's policy of allowing teachers to carry concealed handguns, telling the Star-Telegram that his schools couldn't wait for deputies during an active shooter event.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 20, 2012

Cons Rappelled, Took Cab In Jail Escape

Convicted bank robbers Kenneth Conley and Joseph Banks apparently broke their cell window, then rappelled down about 20 stories using a makeshift rope made of bed sheets. They then changed clothes and caught a cab out of downtown.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 20, 2012

Man Arrested at Va. School for 'Rifle' Stunt

Shenandoah County (Va.) Sheriff's deputies arrested a 33-year-old man Wednesday for entering a school bearing the same name as the one where the Conn. shooting occurred carrying a 2-by-4 board with the words "high-powered rifle."

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 20, 2012

N.H. Attorney General Revamps Drug Raid Protocol

New Hampshire's drug task force has received a new commander and revamped operating procedures as a result of a fatal April raid that claimed the life of Greenland's police chief.

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ProductsDecember 20, 2012

Hudson Tactical Eyewear

The Hudson Tactical is a classic frame style that works in all types of settings. Designed for function and meant to be worn for any activity the day brings your way.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterDecember 19, 2012

Powerful Flashlights

Law enforcement officers can now choose from a variety of high-lumen flashlights to help illuminate dark alleys, vehicles, or rooms. These lights can improve officer safety by revealing threats, and assist in searches for trace evidence in low-light scenarios. Photos courtesy of vendors.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 19, 2012

Steelers' QB Gives K-9 Grant To Texas Agency

The Arlington PD plans to use the funds for equipment and other needs for their K-9 unit, which consists of three teams of handlers and dogs.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 19, 2012

Avon Protection Introduces Air Purifying Respirator

Avon Protection Systems has introduced the PC50 APR, a NIOSH-approved, non-CBRN respiratory device that provides protection against tear gas when paired with the CTF12 canister.

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