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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2011

School Officer Who Faked Shooting Could Face Felony Charges

Los Angeles Police detectives have recommended felony charges against Los Angeles School Police Officer Jeffrey Stenroos for staging a shooting hoax that triggered a massive manhunt.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2011

Cellular Specialties Introduces Digital Repeaters

CSI's DSP95 modular digital repeater amplifies a carrier's weak signals, allowing smartphone users to stay connected to voice and video services. The repeater offers multiple frequencies, custom pass-band filters, output power options, rack- or wall-mount capabilities, and numerous port configurations.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2011

School Massacre Video Game Stirs Controversy

According to the Checkerboard Studios Website, players can commit suicide in the game at the end of their shooting spree. The voices of developers providing commentary will be masked to prevent potential backlash, according to the game description.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2011

POLICE Magazine Launches Well Dressed SWAT Officer Contest

One lucky POLICE Magazine reader, who must be a sworn law enforcement officer, wins the entire package of gear from 12 law enforcement suppliers. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. West Coast time on March 31.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 2, 2011

678 Arrested In ICE-Led Gang Sweep

Of the arrested 678 gang members or associates, 133 were from different gangs; 447 were charged with criminal offenses; 231 were administrative arrests; 322 had violent criminal histories; and 421 were foreign nationals.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2011

Task Force Charges 26 In New Haven Cocaine Ring

A multi-agency task force arrested 15 people suspected of running a cocaine ring in New Haven, Conn., area. A federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging 26 individuals with narcotics trafficking offenses.

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Articlesby Derrick D. BartlettMarch 1, 2011

Fit for Life: Why We Work Out

I started that morning with a visit to the doctor's office, fully expecting to walk out with a prescription and get on with life. Instead, I ended up in an Intensive Care Unit 90 miles from home.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2011

N.C. SWAT Officer's Funeral Relocated to Larger Church

The service was moved to uptown's First Baptist Church of Charlotte from Calvary Church, due to the expected attendance of hundreds of officers from around the state and well wishers.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2011

Oregon Sheriff Behind 'Faces of Meth' Creates 'From Drugs to Mugs'

As with "Faces of Meth," the documentary uses booking photos to show faces that were once normal, yet become ravaged, toothless wrecks to illustrate the physical damage caused by abusing meth, cocaine, and heroin.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 26, 2011

N.C. SWAT Vet Dies From Flash-Bang Blast While Securing Gear

Officer Fred Thornton, a 23-year veteran and father of four, was transported to Carolinas Medical Center and underwent surgery, yet succumbed to his injuries.

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