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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 12, 2010

Four Texas Officers Shot In Narco Raid

Lt. Jorge Suarez was the most seriously injured, as a bullet traveled under his vest, and Officer John Diaz was struck in the cheek, shoulder and abdomen.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 11, 2010

CHP Arrests Mentally Unstable Man, After Bridge Standoff

When California Highway Patrol officers arrived, Carlos-Valentino was brandishing what appeared to be a handgun, which he threw into the water below. He later said it was a pellet gun.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 8, 2010

N.C. Latin Kings Claim Officers Violated Their Civil Rights

The gang alleges the Greensboro PD has "continually harassed members since 2005 because of their race, color or national origin by filing numerous baseless charges against them, subjecting them to discriminatory traffic stops, non-consensual searches and false arrests that use excessive force."

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 8, 2010

Report: California Recidivism Among Highest In Nation

More than two-thirds of California's convicts return to crime within three years, according to a new state report that puts the state among the highest in the country for parolees returning to correctional facilities.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 8, 2010

LAPD Considers Korean Jindo for K-9 Duty

Traditionally, the LAPD has relied on German and Dutch shepherds and Belgian Malinois for K-9 duty, but the mid-size Jindos are known for their intelligence and hunting ability.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 5, 2010

Philly PD Seeks Donations To Bring Back Mounted Unit

Officials hope to establish the unit with $2 million for 10-12 hours. The unit was cut for budgetary reasons in 2006.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 4, 2010

Tunnel Near San Diego Yields 20 Tons of Marijuana

Approximately 30 tons of marijuana with a street value of $20 million have been seized in the U.S. and Mexico and linked to the tunnel, which is equipped with rail, lighting and ventilation systems.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 3, 2010

Baker Ballistics Rifle Shield Completes Testing

The Mobile Rifle Armor Protective Shield (MRAPS) has successfully completed destructive ballistics testing and will soon be available for purchase. It's ideally suited for tactical police use during room entry and clearing operations and active shooter response.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 3, 2010

Survey: Campus Agencies Lack Staff, Weapons

Campus Safety magazine's "How Safe Is Your Campus?" survey also covers wages, officer morale, active shooter/bomber response preparedness, sexual assault policy, alcohol policy, resources and emergency management issues.

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Articlesby POLICE Magazine StaffNovember 3, 2010

Home Invasions: Side Effects of the Drug War

Drug-related home invasions are especially prevalent in the Sunbelt. Southern Arizona, Texas, and Atlanta serve as distribution points for traffickers delivering narcotic loads from Mexican drug trafficking organizations to distribution points where dealers and street gangs wait for their arrival.

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