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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 29, 2012

Insurer Apologizes for Canceling Deputy's Policy

An insurance company that canceled the homeowner's policy of a Nebraska sheriff's deputy because of his K-9 unit dog said it's looking to change its practices regarding police dogs.

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Videosby Staff WriterOctober 25, 2012

Homeless Ex-Crip Helps Officer

Charles Alexander, a homeless former Crip gang member, is being hailed for intervening to stop an assault on a Dallas Police officer. Read the full story here.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 25, 2012

Home Insurer Drops Neb. Deputy Over Police Dog

A home insurance company has dropped a Nebraska sheriff's deputy from coverage, telling him they're not willing to bear the risk the police dog at his Omaha home.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 25, 2012

Video: Homeless Ex-Crip Helps Dallas Cop

A homeless former Crip gang leader helped a Dallas Police officer who was being assaulted, garnering praise from the agency.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterOctober 24, 2012

Police Dogs

Law enforcement agencies typically purchase K-9s from trainers or dealers who acquire them from Europe, where legacy blood lines have been long established. Breeds most commonly used for detection and apprehension include the Belgian Malonois, German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, and a variety of Labradors. Dogs can be single purpose (for apprehensions) or dual purpose for apprehensions and detection for narcotics, explosives, or cadavers. Read "K-9 Training Challenges" for more detail. Photos provided by Becki and John Johnston of AceK9.com.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 24, 2012

Fla. SWAT Team Called Out To Deputy's Home

The Putnam County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office SWAT team was called out over the weekend to detain a drunken sheriff's deputy upset about a break-up, authorities say.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 24, 2012

Five Shot at Calif. Business, Shooter At Large

Authorities are trying to unravel events that led up to the shootings of five people near a fire protection business in Downey.

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ProductsOctober 24, 2012

Tactical Softshell Jacket

The Tactical Softshell Jacket from Tru-Spec is a water-repellent, two-ply polyester/spandex bonded softshell that will not only keep you warm, it is made to wear just about anywhere.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 23, 2012

Ga. College Eliminates Campus Police Force

Life University in Marietta, Ga., plans to eliminate its entire police force in favor of hiring a private security firm to monitor the campus.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 23, 2012

Sureño Gang Member Gets Life for Killing L.A. County Deputy

A Sureño gang member pleaded guilty Tuesday to murdering a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy in the driveway of his Cypress Park home in 2008, and received life without the possibility of parole.

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