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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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Newsby Staff WriterJune 15, 2012

Safariland Introduces Break Free Chain Lube for Bicycles

Safariland has introduced Break Free Chain Lube for bicycles and other chain-driven equipment. Chain Lube is among several new products introduced as part of the new Safariland Patrol Bike product line.

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ProductsJune 14, 2012

Sniper Mat

Fox Tactical's Professional Series Tactical Weapon/Sniper Mat System is a multi-use weapon case that's perfect for transporting weapons up to 50 inches long and can be converted into a sniper mat system.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 13, 2012

Zetas Cartel Accused of Laundering Money With Horses

A federal grand jury has indicted Los Zetas cartel members in a conspiracy to launder drug proceeds by purchasing, training, breeding, and racing American quarter horses in the United States.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 13, 2012

N.Y. Woman Killed in Buffalo Hospital Shooting

The 65-acre campus of Erie County Medical Center was put on full lockdown Wednesday morning after a woman was fatally shot.

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Articlesby Dean ScovilleJune 13, 2012

Shots Fired: Oakland, California 08/27/2010

After serving several DEA warrants in Oakland, Fremont, Calif., police officer Todd Young and his partner headed into East Oakland in hopes of locating a wanted Union City gang member whose ex-girlfriend had said that he'd been hanging out in the area. The officers were met with gunfire, when they located their suspect.

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Articlesby POLICE Magazine StaffJune 13, 2012

Todd Young's Long Road Back

Shot on an Oakland street, Officer Todd Young endures numerous surgeries and continuous rehab to regain his status as a gang investigator and SWAT officer. His story is part of PoliceMag's "Returning To Duty" Web-only series about officers injured on the job.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJune 12, 2012

Returning To Duty: Todd Young

Fremont (Calif.) Police Officer Todd Young returned fire, after a violent Norteno gang member fired 10 rounds at him at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 27, 2010 on a street in Oakland. Officers performed trauma care on Young and delivered him to Highland Hospital, where he received life-saving emergency medical care. He is now recovering and plans to rejoin the SWAT team later this year or in early 2013. We feature his story in the June 2012 "Shots Fired" and "Todd Young's Long Road Back."

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