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Newsby Staff WriterJune 26, 2012

Chicago Hires Peace Group to Stem Gang Killings

The city will give the group a one-year grant for $1 million to hire 40 "interrupters" who will mediate conflicts in the Ogden and Grand Crossing districts, where gun violence has spiked.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 26, 2012

Denver Cop's Alleged Killer Claims Gang Membership

The man accused of shooting a Denver police officer to death at a jazz concert claimed to be a member of the Park Hill Bloods street gang when he was booked into jail.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 25, 2012

Denver Officer Shot, Killed at Jazz Concert

Officer Celena Hollis succumbed to wounds from the shooting, which occurred shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday at the City Park Jazz concert. Police believe Rollen Oliver, 21, shot Officer Hollis in the head.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 22, 2012

Speedo-Wearing Utah Officer Reinstated

A Provo City school resource officer terminated for stripping down to a green Speedo at a school birthday party has been reinstated and will now be wearing a holster and a gun around his waist instead.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 21, 2012

Supreme Court Rules On Cocaine Sentencing

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that two Chicago drug dealers should have been sentenced under a 2010 law that reduced the disparity of sentencing for crack and powder cocaine.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 21, 2012

L.A. County Deputies Recover Rocket Launcher

A search warrant served Wednesday at a Southern California home resulted in the seizure of a military rocket launcher, drugs, and ammunition by Los Angeles County Sheriff's gang deputies.

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Articlesby Chris TrappJune 21, 2012

Police Product Test: Tactical Electronics LPSS3 Pole Camera

The LPSS3 really set itself apart from the other pole cams I have tested. Its ability to remain small until deployed at the desired length and its lightweight composite material translate into less burden on the operator.

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ProductsJune 20, 2012

Easy Wedge Vehicle Entry Aid

Steck Manufacturing Company has a new U.S.-made design for its Easy Wedge for use with BigEasy Lockout kits. The new version is made from ballistic nylon and has a taffeta print on the exterior with a 30-gauge polypropylene insert.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 19, 2012

Video: Chicago's Top Cop Explains Rising Murder Rate

The rash of shootings and spike in murders in Chicago this year can be attributed to the city's 59 gangs and more than 600 gang sets, Police Superintendant Garry McCarthy told CBS News.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 18, 2012

N.J. Cop Surrenders After Firing at Pa. Officers

An off-duty Clifton (N.J.) PD police officer surrendered to a negotiator after a 10-hour standoff in which he fired at responding patrol and SWAT officers.

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