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Newsby Staff WriterMay 31, 2011

Former BART Officer Johannes Mehserle to be Released from Jail

A year after facing a lifetime in prison for killing an unarmed BART passenger, former transit police Officer Johannes Mehserle will be released from jail in a couple of weeks.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 27, 2011

BART to Issue TASERs to Every Officer

The agency's board on Thursday approved the purchase of 130 of the electronic control devices. The $140,775 purchase of the additional stun guns was recommended by outside consultants following the fatal 2009 New Year's Day shooting of Oscar Grant by then BART police officer Johannes Mehserle.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 27, 2011

Two Men Charged in Officer's Assault at Ohio State Block Party

A Franklin County, Ohio, grand jury has charged two of the three men believed to have assaulted a police officer during the Ohio State University Woodfest block party.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 26, 2011

Arizona Deputy Arrested, Linked to Mexican Cartel

Deputy Alfredo Navarrette, 37, served in a special unit designed to target human smugglers moving through Maricopa County. Sheriff's detention officers Sylvia Najera, 25, and Marcella Hernandez, 28, were also arrested. Sheriff Joe Arpaio called his deputies' alleged actions "despicable."

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ProductsMay 26, 2011

Wire Web Trip Wire Detection

The Wire Web tripwire detection system was developed for police officers and soldiers who may have to navigate through a potential tripwire hazard. Spray the string across the intended pathway and the string will hang from the tripwires like icicles in midair.

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ProductsMay 26, 2011

Wireless PTT Adapter

Pryme Radio Products' New WTX-500 series wireless push-to-talk (PTT) adapter for two-way radios features a Quick Disconnect (QD) jack, and the wireless receiver enables you to activate the PTT function of your radio wirelessly.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 25, 2011

Seattle Officer Suspended for 'Gutter' Language

Seattle Police Chief John Diaz suspended three patrol officers for using "gutter language" during a traffic stop with two suspected gang members. The chief handed out 20 days without pay to two officers and 15 days without pay to the third.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 25, 2011

Judge Finds Loughner Unfit To Stand Trial

A federal judge Wednesday agreed with two doctors who testified that suspected Tucscon shooter Jared Loughner is unfit to stand trial and will instead receive treatment at a facility in Springfield, Mo.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 24, 2011

Feds Nab Philly La Cosa Nostra Crime Boss

The defendants allegedly used violence to intimidate and prevent victims and witnesses from cooperating with law enforcement. The indictment alleges various instances where defendants used phrases such as "chop him up" and "put a bullet in your head" when threatening victims.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 23, 2011

Mexico Captures Gulf Cartel Leader at Birthday Party

Mexican authorities announced the capture Gilberto Barragan Balderas, one of the leaders of one of Mexico's most active drug trafficking organizations, the Gulf Cartel.

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