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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2010

Revision Introduces Wolfspider Tactical Goggles

The goggles also provide an uncompromising field-of-view, impressive ballistic protection and dual-material frame technology for comfortable, extended wear, according to Revision.

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Videosby Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2010

Oakland Police Memorial

In March of 2009, 21,000 people attended memorial services at Oracle Arena for the four Oakland police officers killed in the line of duty. A desperate parolee shot two motor officers and later two sergeants during a SWAT raid of an apartment. The video was produced by the Contra Costa Times.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 22, 2010

Los Angeles Gang Tour Draws International Tourists

Tourists from Europe and Australia are learning about Los Angeles gangs with the help of Alfred Lomas, who is leading "LA Gang Tours" to show them graffiti artists and gang-member hangouts, NPR.com reports.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2010

SHOT Show 2010: Bushmaster To Release Adaptive Combat Rifle

The rifle once known as the Magpul Masada and developed in a partnership between Bushmaster, Remington, and Magpul should be ready by May.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 21, 2010

SHOT Show 2010: SIG Sauer's SIG516 Will Offer Select Fire For Officers

The SIG516 rifles are gas-piston operated with a three-position (four-position optional) gas regulator; the design keeps the receiver free of firing residue for optimum reliability under adverse conditions and extended firing.

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ProductsJanuary 21, 2010

Criminal Tracking System

New software from Mobile BIS dramatically enhances police officer and community safety by providing instant background checks and sex offender tracking capabilities. It also provides police officers on patrol with instant access to an individual's criminal history, gang affiliation, a color-coded warning rating, and more, all from the officer's patrol car.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2010

SHOT Show 2010: Safariland Brings Breaching Tool

Sandy Wall, a 22-year member of Houston PD's tactical unit, developed the WallBanger as a bang pole that could more effectively deploy flash-bang devices.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2010

SHOT Show 2010: Wiley X Brings Black Ops Eyewear

All-black matte frames and military spec neutral gray lenses complement eye wear that also introduces several new designs. Each entry in the new line includes shatterproof lenses and frames that exceed ANSI Z87 high-velocity impact and safety standards.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2010

NYPD/NYFD Task Force Helps Haitian Relief Effort

New York Task Force One is managed by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and is equipped with the latest technology and equipment, trained to respond to catastrophic events involving the collapse of heavy steel and concrete.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2010

Tool Invented by Officer Allows Back-Up to Respond More Rapidly

Invented by a Chicago Police Officer, the B.E.T. allows an officer to hold a locking entry door at a multi-unit building open so that back-up officers can enter without having to be buzzed in.

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