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Articles•by Tim Dees•January 31, 2010

Corrections Communications

Inmates' abundance of creativity keeps correctional organizations busy finding countermeasures and inventing new technology to keep the prisons secure and the staff and inmates safe.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 29, 2010

Safariland's PROTECH Level III Armor Meets NIJ Standard

Safariland has satisfied the hard armor plate requirements of the National Institute of Justice's (NIJ) new Voluntary Body Armor Compliance Testing Program under NIJ Standard-0101.06 (NIJ-06).

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News•by Staff Writer•January 27, 2010

Informant Helps Jury Convict MS-13 Members In Charlotte

A federal jury convicted six members of MS-13 on a variety of charges with the help of testimony from a former MS-13 member, an informant who infiltrated the gang and video footage of the gang's criminal acts.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•January 25, 2010

Owens CC First Responder Training

Owens Community College offers scenario-based training to first responders via its Center for Emergency Preparedness in Toledo, Ohio. The facility features a Firearms Training System (FATS), an interactive simulated system designed to provide training in the handling and use of small and supporting firearms, as well as confronting hostile assailants.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 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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Videos•by Staff Writer•January 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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News•by Staff Writer•January 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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News•by Staff Writer•January 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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News•by Staff Writer•January 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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Products•January 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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