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Newsby Staff WriterJune 29, 2010

Two Tampa Officers Shot and Killed, Suspects at Large

Tampa Officers Jeffrey Kocab and David Curtis, both 31, were shot in the head at 50th Street and 23rd Avenue, said Mayor Pam Iorio after a news conference.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2010

Video: Mexican Cartel Threatens Arizona PD's Off-Duty Officers

The threats were issued following two large drug busts by off-duty officers with the department. Nogales Chief Jeffrey Kirkham learned about the threats via a criminal informant in Mexico who told the agency about a list of officers held by the cartel.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 25, 2010

Jamaican Drug Kingpin Extradited to NYC To Face Trial

Coke was arrested by Jamaican authorities on June 22 near Kingston, after a five-week pursuit by local authorities. He will face drug trafficking and gun running charges related to his role as leader of the Shower Posse, which gained its name by showering foes with bullets.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 23, 2010

Arkansas Deputy Could Lose Job Over Playboy Photos

Lunderby, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, violated the agency's code of conduct, according to Sheriff Tim Helder, because her actions are "bringing down the reputation of the law enforcement division in the eyes of the public."

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJune 22, 2010

Oshkosh Defense TPV

Oshkosh Defense's Tactical Protector Vehicle (TPV) looks ready for serious business. It's a large vehicle compared to a passenger SUV, but it's actually smaller than some other tactical rescue vehicles designed for the police market. Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Defense has been making armored rolling stock for the U.S. military since 1918. The Oshkosh Defense TPV—the company's first tactical response vehicle for law enforcement—benefits from its manufacturer's long history of making military vehicles. Read POLICE Magazine's "First Look" article on the TPV.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 22, 2010

Leader of Anchorage Drug Ring Convicted

Mendioloa received the guilty verdict June 18, following a trial that began June 7 and involved 38 prosecution witnesses. The testimony from witnesses revealed that Mendiola ordered the drugs from areas in California such as Van Nuys and Lancaster.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 21, 2010

New BART Chief Takes Over Agency Under Intense Scrutiny

Rainey, 51, is the former Fairfield (Calif.) PD chief and developed policies to prevent racial profiling while he worked with the Ventura County (Calif.) Sheriff's Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 18, 2010

Meridian Offers Refurbished Mobile Command Centers

Until now, mobile command centers were built on a brand new chassis, and often cost at least $750,000, depending on the amount of technology included. Meridian's refurbished mobile command centers often sell for 70 percent less and feature the same technology, components and durability, according to Meridian.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 18, 2010

Utah Valley University Uses Spillman Data-Sharing System

If a student is suspected of an on-campus crime, the department can quickly search the Spillman system to see if the student has also committed crimes in other local jurisdictions.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 17, 2010

Indian Reservations on Both U.S. Borders Become Drug Pipelines

The drug gangs take advantage of weak and underfunded tribal police forces and the remoteness of tribal lands, and they find that high unemployment rates and resentment of federal law enforcement agencies make some young Native Americans ready allies.

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