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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2011

Loughner Pleads Not Guilty In Tucson Shootings

Appearing in U.S. District Court, Loughner at times scrunched his face, at other times laughed openly as if hearing a private joke while attorneys discussed the case.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2011

Slain Florida Officers Ambushed by Gunman Hiding In Attic

Officer Jeffrey Yaslowitz and Sgt. Tom Baitinger were providing backup to a U.S. Marshal, when they were fatally shot. The shooter was later found dead, after the house was partially dismantled using heavy machinery.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2011

Sheriff's First Responders Credit TEMS Training In Tucson Shooting

The sheriff's SWAT team medic David Kleinman developed the field-trauma training about three years ago and Capt. Byron Gwaltney, the Giffords shooting incident commander, expanded the training, named the First Five Minutes, to include all deputies six months ago.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2011

Reward for Los Angeles School Officer's Shooting Bumped to $100K

The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the gunman who wounded a school police officer in Woodland Hills has been increased to $100,000 with a contribution from the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL).

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2011

SHOT Show 2011: Safariland's Trio of Distraction Devices

The Fuel Air, Low Roll and Low Roll II provide tactical officers with options when they must temporarily disorient subjects during dynamic entries or barricade situations.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2011

Feds Arrest More Than 100 on Organized Crime Charges

In what is being hailed as an historic blow to organized crime in the Northeast, more than 110 of 127 charged defendants were arrested today. The charges relate to a wide range of alleged illegal activity, including murder.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2011

SHOT Show 2011: Propper Brings First A-TACS Camo Gear

Propper will produce the A-TACS ACU, combat shirt and boonie this year, releasing the ACU in the spring to law enforcement and the U.S. military.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2011

SHOT Show 2011: Danner Brings Descender Tactical Boots

The Descender uses a new outsole design the company says gives tactical operators controlled and reliable arresting during fast roping.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2011

SHOT Show 2011: SureFire Brings MINI and MICRO Suppressors

SureFire brought several new tactical products for law enforcement officers, including the Mini and Micro suppressors that work with SureFire flash hider and muzzle brake suppressor adapters.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2011

SHOT Show 2011: Benchmade Brings 915 Triage Utility Knife

The utility knife is ideal for cutting seat belts, clothing, boots or tape, according to a rep at the Benchmade booth. An ambidextrous thumb-stud opener deploys a modified sheepsfoot-style blade, which is made from corrosion-resistant steel.

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