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News•by Staff Writer•June 2, 2010

Mehserle's Intent Is the Focus of BART Trial Starting Today

The defense will argue not that Mehserle acted in self defense, but that the shooting was accidental because Mehserle believed he drew his Taser in the four seconds he drew his sidearm and fired.

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Articles•by Wes McBride•May 28, 2010

Lost Opportunities

There was a time when gang officers were making real progress toward restraining the growth of gangs. Unfortunately, these officers were undercut by budgetary constraints, their own administrators, the whims of politicians, and ironically their own success.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 27, 2010

15 Members of Violent Hmong Gang Charged In Wisconsin

The complaint details the history and customs of the gang, including its violent initiation practices, its use of the color red and the symbol of five dots.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 26, 2010

Tactical Team Apprehends Suspect Who Shot Phoenix Officer

The officer was searching with his female partner for a suspect who parked a vehicle and covered it with a tarp. Police had connected the vehicle to a shots-fired report.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 25, 2010

Virginia Deputy Had Sex With Inmate, Brought Her Items In Prison

Newport News Sheriff's deputy Vincent Townes, 41, has been arrested for having sex with an inmate, and is also charged with sneaking items into the jail for inmates.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 24, 2010

Incarceration Growth Slows As Crime Falls In 2009

Reported violent crime fell 5.5 percent and property crime fell 4.9 percent in 2009, according to an analysis released by the Justice Policy Institute (JPI), a group whose mission is to reduce incarceration.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 21, 2010

Oakland Police Arrest 26 'Ghost Town' Members

Officers served 12 search warrants leading to the arrest of Ghost Town members who have been linked to murder, assault, robbery, carjacking and narcotics and weapons offenses.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•May 21, 2010

SHOT Show 2010: Armor Express Wolverine DM

Armor Express shows off its Wolverine DM tactical vest at SHOT Show 2010.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 20, 2010

Steyr Arms Introduces SSG 08 In .338 Lapua Magnum

The cold-hammer-forged barrel measures 27.17 inches to maximize the potential of the .338 cartridge, and its 1:9 twist rate will stabilize bullets up to and including the increasingly popular 300-grain HPBT Secnar projectile.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 19, 2010

California First Responders Test Port Terrorism Response

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger led the exercise—known as Golden Guardian—that simulated a terrorist takeover of a passenger ferry near the Port of Long Beach and an active shooter in Shoreline Aquatic Park in Long Beach.

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