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ProductsJune 30, 2011

Claw Tool

The JTC Claw is a hybrid, forcible entry tool weighing only 10 pounds with a handle made of 100 percent non-conductive materials. It's more than just a simple breaching tool.

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ProductsJune 30, 2011

Gen II In-ear Digital Radio Headset

While wearing the x-62000 from Xacore's Threat4 line, you can protect your ears from gunfire, explosions, and loud engine noise, but still have a face-to-face conversation while maintaining radio communications.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 29, 2011

N.Y. MS-13 Member Gets 35 Years for Gang Murder

A U.S. circuit court judge sentenced a New York MS-13 gang member who goes by the moniker "Joker" to 35 years in prison for the murder of a fellow 16-year-old, female gang member. Edwin "Joker" Henriquez, a member of La Mara Salvatrucha ("MS-13") on Long Island, pleaded guilty to the murder of 16-year-old Olivia Melendez Mendoza ("Melendez") in Old Westbury, N.Y.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJune 27, 2011

Police Product Test: Original S.W.A.T. WinX2 Boots

POLICE Magazine reviews Original S.W.A.T.'s WinX2 Boots, Benchmade's 930 Kulgera Knife, and Tactical Assault Gear's Phalanx T4 Fury Vest.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJune 22, 2011

Fixed-Blade Knives

View our photo gallery of fixed-blade knives that appeared in the June issue of POLICE Magazine. We covered 10 of these knives in a feature article; this gallery presents all the photos and information about these knives, as well as a bonus knife that didn't appear in print. The full article is "Fixed-Blade Knives for Duty."

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 22, 2011

Utah Man Updated Facebook Status During Standoff

Jason Valdez, 36, issued six status updates, added 15 friends and responded to numerous comments posted by worried family and friends while police were engaged in a siege at an Ogden motel Saturday morning.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 22, 2011

Pittsburgh Ambush Trial: Poplawski Confessed In Phone Calls

Richard Poplawski admitted in phone calls to a friend and 911 dispatchers he was killing police officers at his home, witnesses testified Tuesday in his capital murder trial.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 22, 2011

FBI Captures Boston Crime Boss 'Whitey' Bulger

Bulger, 81, was captured 17 years after he fled Boston as federal agents were closing in on him. In 1994, agents were on the verge of arresting Bulger in connection with 19 killings, racketeering, and other crimes.

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Articlesby Scott SmithJune 22, 2011

Fixed-Blade Knives for Duty

Many of the fixed blades built for law enforcement are designed for heavy-duty applications: cutting seat belts and harnesses, hacking through underbrush, breaking windows, prying open doors (not recommended), or they can even be used to puncture liquid containers. These uses will generally destroy any pocket knife you might carry.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 21, 2011

N.Y. Pharmacy Gunman Wanted Painkillers

Four people killed during a pharmacy store robbery in suburban New York City, including a teenager due to graduate high school this week, were shot at very close range by a dangerous suspect intent on stealing painkillers.

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