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Newsby Staff WriterJune 6, 2008

Suspect In Tenn. Deputy's Fatal Shooting Dies

A man suspected of killing a Grundy County (Tenn.) sheriff's deputy and wounding another officer has died after authorities said he shot himself at the end of a daylong manhunt, a hospital supervisor said.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 2, 2008

Streicher's Buys Arrington Police Distributors

Streicher’s Inc. , a leading public safety and police equipment distributor, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Arrington Police Distributors Inc., a well-known and respected law enforcement supply company serving the mid-Atlantic region. Streicher’s will wholly own Arrington.

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ProductsJune 1, 2008

Summer Socks

5.11 Tactical has come out with a Summer Sock in a lighter, thinner, dressier model. Designed for hot weather, the black sock blends 5.11’s Shock Mitigation System and multiple zones of compression with summer-weight fibers for breathability.

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Articlesby Kelly KyrikJune 1, 2008

Albuquerque PD's Strategic Outreach Teams

Tony, a chronically homeless man, lived in Albuquerque's Civic Plaza—also known as Concrete Park—and was well known by police and aid workers alike. Not because he was a problem citizen; Tony's behavior rarely generated any complaints. Instead, the Albuquerque (N.M.) Police Department often received calls from citizens who were worried about the friendly man's welfare.

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Articlesby David NarkeviciusJune 1, 2008

What to Look for When Buying Night Vision

Most officer-involved shootings occur in low light conditions. Consequently, law enforcement officers need every advantage to help them recognize threats and offenders in low-light and even no-light conditions.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 31, 2008

Unconventional Officer Commands San Francisco's Tenderloin Station

SFPD's Capt. Gary Jimenez isn't your typical cop. He can be unconventional, blunt and offbeat. He's come up with some comments that left the higher-ups wincing. He's also got some ideas - like his recent suggestion to start a Tenderloin safe injection center where drug addicts could shoot up under medical supervision - that have residents sputtering in opposition.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 30, 2008

LAPD Officers Receive Awards of Valor

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City Council members and top Los Angeles Police Department brass joined about 800 law enforcement personnel and others at a ceremony honoring this year's recipients of the LAPD's Medal of Valor. It is the agency's highest honor and one reserved for acts of bravery in the line of duty.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 29, 2008

TREXPO East 2008 Offering Attendees Continuing Education Credits

TREXPO East 2008 is offering continuing education credit to all conference attendees. The TREXPO East Conference and show will take place Aug. 26–29 in Chantilly, Va. Full show and one-day conference pass holders will receive 0.2 credits for every eight hours of training at TREXPO East.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 28, 2008

LE Museum Design Approved by Arts Commission

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) has given its final stamp of approval to the first-ever, Congressionally authorized national museum dedicated to American law enforcement, which is scheduled to open in the nation's capital in 2011.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 28, 2008

TASER Announces Development of Officer-Worn Audio-Video Recording System

The AXON is a tactical audio-video recording and networking device designed to be worn by first responders such as law enforcement officers, soldiers, and private security. AXON integrates audio-video recording capability with tactical communications.

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