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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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Articlesby A.J. GeorgeDecember 19, 2012

Police Product Test: Streamlight ProTac HL Flashlight

The number of new product offerings from Streamlight has been impressive, especially among its ProTac line of compact handhelds. I've been using the company's newest, the ProTac HL, and after only a few weeks of testing, I'm sold.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichDecember 19, 2012

Tactical Level Lighting

Just five years ago, a 200-lumen flashlight was considered amazingly bright. Now, advances in technology have made it possible to increase the power of even small flashlights to emit beyond 500 lumens of light, which is more than enough to illuminate a room and cause temporary blindness in suspects.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 18, 2012

San Diego Police To Monitor Live Stream from Schools

San Diego Police will soon be able to monitor live streaming video from 70 of the city's roughly 200 campuses, an added measure of security in the wake of Friday's school shooting in Newtown, Conn.

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