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ProductsFebruary 18, 2011

Multi-Flex Surveillance Vehicle

Crime Point has introduced a multi-function surveillance platform that can be used for tactical applications, as well as manned or remote investigations. The Multi-Flex vehicle allows police agencies to maximize their investment through versatile equipment that can be used to support SWAT call-outs, search warrants, and live investigations.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 17, 2011

Philly Police Saddle Up Mounted Unit

Philadelphia faces mighty obstacles to buck the trend of disbanding horse patrol — constructing or renting stables; reacquiring equipment, including leather goods; training officers; purchasing special vehicles; and funding the unit in hard budgetary times.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 16, 2011

Cartel Operators Killed ICE Agent At Trafficking Checkpoint

Zapata and partner Victor Avila were traveling between Mexico City and Monterrey when they were stopped by cartel operators near San Luis Potosi. The agents were in a blue Suburban with diplomatic plates and identified themselves as diplomats.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2011

Two Burglary Suspects Killed In Shootout With D.C. Police

A police shootout near Catholic University in Washington D.C. that killed two suspects ended a harrowing 40-minute rampage in which gunmen burst into a home filled with students and then beat, robbed and threatened to kill them.

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Articlesby Mike DettyFebruary 14, 2011

Rock River Arms LAR-8 Varmint A4

The advantage of a semi-auto weapon over a bolt gun is obvious. Follow-up shots are much quicker and the felt recoil is much less. Another advantage of the AR platform .308 weapons system is the familiar layout of the selector, mag release, and charging handle.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 12, 2011

Parole Officer In Indy Cop's Slaying Fired

Billie Ruffner, a 28-year veteran of the DOC, apparently failed to do monthly checks on Thomas Hardy, which allowed him to go free. Hardy is accused of murdering Officer David Moore during a traffic stop Jan. 23.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 12, 2011

NYPD Cop Tackles Rampage Suspect On Train, Carjacking Details Emerge

NYPD Officer Terrance Howard grabbed Maksim Gelman, 23, after he hopped off the No. 2 train shortly before the Times Square station and crossed the tracks to board an uptown No. 3 train. On Monday, details emerged about how Gelman carjacked two men with a knife.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 11, 2011

5.11 Rolls Out Bike Patrol Apparel

5.11 Tactical has introduced the Bike Patrol Polo and Short, which was designed by bike patrol officers across the country. The company worked closely with these officers to incorporate the features and benefits officers need while on patrol.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 11, 2011

New Military Helmet Blocks Rifle Shots

The Army plans to begin using an improved combat helmet in the fall that greatly improves resistance to rifle ammunition, surpassing the capabilities of the Advanced Combat Helmet now in use.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 11, 2011

N.C. Bank Robber Tells Hostage To Call Police

A female bank employee who called 911 told the dispatcher, "We're getting robbed, and the guy told me to call the police." The man apparently jumped the teller line and demanded nothing more than the call.

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