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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 4, 2012

L.A. Schools Move Away From Zero-Tolerance Policies

In a decisive step away from the zero tolerance policies of the 1990s, Los Angeles school police have agreed to stop issuing citations to truant students and instead refer them to city youth centers for educational counseling and other services to help address their academic struggles.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 4, 2012

Chicago Police Seize 'Scooby Snax' Synthetic Marijuana

A Chicago Police specialized narcotics unit seized nearly 40 pounds of "Scooby Snax" synthetic marijuana in packages emblazoned with the cartoon character Scooby-Doo's face.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 4, 2012

Sinaloa Cartel's N.H.-Europe Drug Pipeline Uncovered

A three-year investigation led by the FBI's Boston field office netted a cartel kingpin's cousin, 346 kilos of cocaine, and the discovery of a new trafficking route from Spain to New Hampshire.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 31, 2012

Ex-Marine Kills 2, Self at N.J. Supermarket

The apparently disgruntled worker entered the store around 4 a.m. and shot two people and then himself. The gunman, an ex-Marine, was armed with an AK-47 and an automatic pistol.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 31, 2012

NTOA Recommends Milspec's Cobra Cuffs

The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) has recommended Milspec Plastics' Cobra Cuffs, which received a 4.88 out of 5.0 score via the Member Tested and Recommended program.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 31, 2012

SWAT Reality Show Arrives at Outdoor Channel

The Outdoor Channel in January will begin airing "Elite Tactical Unit: S.W.A.T.," a law enforcement reality show featuring 14 real SWAT operators competing in challenges.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterAugust 30, 2012

Bags and Cases

From guns to gear to shields and even a specialized litter, you'll find ways to bring everything you need to the fight with this photo gallery of carry-alls. Photos courtesy of manufacturers.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 30, 2012

Students, Parents Struck By 100-Year-Old Driver Outside School

A 100-year-old man hit 11 people—including nine children—with his car Wednesday just after classes at Main Street Elementary had let out for the day.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 29, 2012

LAPD SWAT Members Investigated for Reselling Guns

LAPD SWAT members may have resold department handguns for a profit, according to an independent watchdog's report. One officer has been relieved of duty.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 29, 2012

Student Wanted To Kill Officer To Join Hells Angels

A North Carolina State University student was involuntarily committed last month at the V.A. Hospital in Durham after telling campus police he planned to go on a killing spree, according to a court document.

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