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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 7, 2011

UC Berkeley Shooting Probably ‘Suicide by Cop’

The fatal shooting of a student at the University of California, Berkeley, last month was most likely suicidal, the UC Berkeley Police Department has announced.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 7, 2011

Teen Threatened 'Columbine-Style' Attack at Illinois High School

A Metea Valley High School student must undergo a psychological evaluation after threatening to commit a 'Columbine-style' attack at the campus.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 6, 2011

N.Y. Sheriff's K-9 Dies In Building Search

Niagara County Sheriff's Deputy Craig Beiter and Rocky were searching St. Mary's Hospital in Niagara Falls on Sunday, when Rocky jumped over a over a three-foot retaining wall and fell about 60 feet to his death.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 5, 2011

Safariland's Protech Tactical Brings Quick Release Carrier

Safariland has introduced the APV QR (All Purpose Vest, Quick Release) carrier under its Protech Tactical line. The APV QR incorporates the same features of the standard APV tactical vest and adds a quad-release QR system ideal for maritime operations or for agencies requiring quick doffing capabilities.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 2, 2011

Barrio Azteca Members Plead Guilty To Conspiracy Charges

A U.S. citizen and Mexican national admitted to working with the gang in buying and selling illegal drugs on the streets of El Paso. They confirmed that the gang extorted money from drug dealers operating on the gang's turf.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2011

Sophisticated Drug Tunnel Leads To $65M Marijuana Seizure

The passageway, found Tuesday after a six-month investigation, connects a warehouse in Otay Mesa with one in Tijuana, Mexico. The 612-yard long passageway is equipped with electric rail cars, lighting, reinforced walls and wooden floors.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2011

Retired Commander Warned L.A. Sheriff About Problem Deputies

A retired commander in Los Angeles County's jail system told the Los Angeles Times that he warned Sheriff Lee Baca and other senior officials last year about deputies using excessive force against inmates, but was ignored.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 1, 2011

Memorial for Fallen Calif. SWAT Cop Draws Thousands

Vallejo (Calif.) Police Officer Jim Capoot was not your average cop, and that's what endeared him to many in the community. On Wednesday, 4,000 people turned out for his funeral.

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ProductsNovember 30, 2011

Cordura Brand Baselayers

Tru-Spec undergarments manufactured from Cordura brand Baselayer fabric provide an extra layer of comfort and protection. The 60/40 cotton/nylon jersey knit fabric provides advantages such as extreme breathability and moisture wicking.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 29, 2011

Vallejo Suspect Pleads Not Guilty In Cop's Death

A man accused of gunning down a Vallejo (Calif.) Police officer while trying to flee the scene of a bank robbery has pleaded not guilty to murder charges.

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