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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2009

Deputy's Wife and Daughter Killed by Alabama Gunman

Instead of heading home, the deputy drove to Reliable Metal Products plant in the nearby town of Geneva, where the gunman had shot and killed himself after a bloody rampage in southern Alabama in which he killed 10 people -- including relatives and apparent strangers.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2009

Authorities: Ala. Shooter Trained as a Cop

A gunman who killed 10 people and himself in the worst mass shooting in Alabama history had trained as a police officer and quit a job at a nearby sausage plant days before the deadly spree, authorities said Wednesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 5, 2009

Massachusetts Cities Cutting Back on Police Operations

Deep budget cuts are forcing urban police departments to wipe out gang units, trim detectives from investigation teams, pull back on community outreach, and eliminate specialized patrols, as cities pare back to the most basic form of police work: putting uniformed officers in cruisers for patrol and 911 response.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 5, 2009

Mexican Prison Riot Kills 20

A gang attack left 20 inmates dead and more than 30 others injured on Wednesday in one of the bloodiest riots in the turbulent history of prisons in Juárez.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 2, 2009

Police Still Excavating, Investigating "Largest Crime Scene in Albuquerque History"

One month ago today, a woman walking her dog on the far Southwest Mesa in Albuquerque made a discovery that has led to a massive, multi-agency investigation into the deaths of 13.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 2, 2009

ASPCA Seeks Nominations for Annual Humane Awards

The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is inviting the public to nominate extraordinary pets and people for its 2009 Humane Awards. One of last year's winners was a law enforcement officer who works tirelessly to prosecute animal abusers.

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ProductsMarch 1, 2009

Zipcuff

B-Safe Industries’ new NTOA member tested and recommended Zipcuff uses patented new technology in law enforcement restraints. Zipcuff enhances user safety by enabling the officer to cuff both wrists and control a suspect with one hand in 1.5 seconds. It is re-useable and can be unlocked with a standard handcuff key.

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ProductsMarch 1, 2009

Sawfly-TX

Revision Eyewear, leading supplier of ballistic eyewear to the U.S. Military, launches the Sawfly-TX Tactical Eyewear System. Its weightless frame provides second-to-none comfort, while ultra-thin arms ensure comfortable compatibility with ear-pro and communications headsets.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichMarch 1, 2009

Tactical Uniforms

Read about the newest BDUs, tacpants, and jumpsuits for law enforcement.

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 1, 2009

Extra Sensory Perception

Advances in thermal imaging and night vision equipment are making these great law enforcement tools less expensive and easier to use.

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