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Newsby Staff WriterMay 15, 2012

Cop Gave NYPD Parking Placard To Heroin Dealer

Federal authorities have arrested a New York City police officer for helping the leader of a violent heroin trafficking crew, including providing him an NYPD parking placard.

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Articlesby Nick JacobellisMay 15, 2012

Select Fire Carbines vs. Submachine Guns

After the infamous 1997 North Hollywood Shootout in Los Angeles where the bad guys were equipped with armor that stopped pistol rounds, law enforcement agencies began adopting M16s, AR-15s, and M4s as "patrol rifles." But many tactical officers stuck by the pistol-caliber subgun.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 14, 2012

Deputies Search for Suicidal Calif. FBI Agent

An FBI agent thought to be despondent and possibly suicidal remained missing Monday after search teams hunted for him over the weekend in the rugged Verdugo Mountains of Southern California.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 11, 2012

Safariland Introduces Kona Patrol Bicycle

The Safariland/Kona Patrol Bike 29er—the result of a partnership between Safariland and Kona USA—is available in both a 29er (29-inch wheels) and 26-inch wheel base. Safariland has also introduced several new accessories for the bike.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 9, 2012

Inmate Gets 41% Against Obama In W.Va. Primary

Keith Judd, listed on the ballot as Inmate No. 11593-051, received 69,766 votes, a surprising 41% of the total.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 8, 2012

Gun Runner's Weapon Linked To ICE Agent's Murder

A 23-year-old Texas man has received a seven-year federal prison sentence for purchasing the gun later used to kill Special Agent Jaime Zapata.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 4, 2012

Ohio Deputy Fired for Making Inmates Dance

An Ohio sheriff's deputy has been fired for making inmates dance if they wanted to use the jail microwave. Summit County (Ohio) Sheriff's Deputy Dominic Martucci, 35, was fired for violating departmental policies.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 4, 2012

Revision Offers Batlskin Headgear To Law Enforcement

The Batlskin System includes the front mount, mandible guard and visor. It provides light-weight protection from blunt force, blast and ballistic threats. The system was designed for use with the U.S. military's Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH).

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 4, 2012

Texas Agency Picks Victory for Motor Patrol

The Tyler (Texas) Police Department took delivery of 10 Victory Commander I police motorcycles in March. The motorcycles were delivered ready for duty with lights and siren, radios, radio connections, radar, and video equipment.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 3, 2012

Protech Tactical Introduces Redesigned Bark-9 Canine Vest

Safariland has introduced the Protech Bark-9 canine vest for law enforcement service dogs. The Bark-9 carrier is fully adjustable and incorporates a Cordura nylon exterior for long-lasting wear.

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