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News•by Staff Writer•May 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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Videos•by Staff Writer•May 27, 2011

SWAT Team's Fatal Raid of Ariz. Marine

The Pima County (Ariz.) Sheriff's SWAT team fatally shot a Marine who pointed an AR-15 at officers. Source: KGUN9.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•May 27, 2011

LAPD's Remotec BatCat Robot

The LAPD's BatCat tactical robot is a Caterpillar telehandler that ASI automated under contract for Northrop Grumman Remotec. It's used for bomb disposal, breaching of buildings, and other tasks requiring a large robot. It's equipped with standard Remotec Andros cameras.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 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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News•by Staff Writer•May 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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News•by Staff Writer•May 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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Products•May 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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Products•May 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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News•by Staff Writer•May 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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News•by Staff Writer•May 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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