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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 25, 2009

L.A. City Attorney Wants to Bust Taggers for Hanging Out

Los Angeles City Atty. Carmen Trutanich wants to give police the ability to arrest "taggers" simply for hanging out together, without having to catch them in the act -- raising thorny constitutional issues as he lays the groundwork for a campaign to tackle the city's vexing graffiti problem.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 25, 2009

St. Louis Police Apologize for 2003 Raids

The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners apologized and agreed to pay damages to four people who were among those detained or searched because they intended to protest genetically modified crops at the forum.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 24, 2009

40 Arrested In Outlaws Meth Ring Bust

Dealing a major blow to a suspected methamphetamine ring allegedly run by the Outlaws motorcycle gang, Pennsylvania authorities arrested 40 people connected with the operation, the Inquirer reports.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 20, 2009

Chicago Feds Indict Mexican Drug Cartel Leaders

Calling it the most significant narcotics conspiracy case of its kind ever in Chicago, authorities today announced indictments against leaders of warring Mexican drug cartels blamed for increasing violence south of the border and for bringing up to four tons of cocaine to the city each month for national distribution.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 19, 2009

Condemned Homes Provide Minn. Tactical Unit Training Opportunity

The Dakota County (Minn.) SWAT unit is deploying today to a neighborhood of West St. Paul to practice their building-search skills in several buildings that have been identified for demolition, KSTP TV reports.

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ProductsAugust 19, 2009

Veteran Speaker/Microphone

Klein Electronics' Veteran Military Grade Speaker/Microphone features an emergency PTT button on the side of the unit. Additionally, this fully insulated unit includes a 3.5mm audio port, to add the optional Scorpion or Shadow listen-only earpiece.

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ProductsAugust 19, 2009

XPS-G2 Ballistic Shield

Patriot3's XPS-G2 incorporates patent pending features that significantly improve shield mobility and transportability. One of the key features of the G2 is its ability to fit through doorways and then, with the push of a lever, expand its Ballistic Wings.

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ProductsAugust 19, 2009

Energy Drink

Packed with B-vitamins for energy and amino acids for alertness and focus, 5-Hour Energy shots help a person to stay focused and productive. The two-ounce energy shot does not contain sugar or herbal stimulants.

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ProductsAugust 19, 2009

TacLite Gloves

The 5.11 Taclite Glove features the company's TacticalTouch construction system for maximum dexterity. Designed by a 12-year veteran of the U.S. Navy SEALs, the heavy-duty gloves are made of goatskin leather and feature a Velcro closure at the wrists.

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ProductsAugust 19, 2009

Breacher Paste for Entry Teams

Sentry Solutions' Breacher Paste is non-corrosive and works as an intermediate between the target and the explosive breaching charge. It assists in holding the charge to the target, while still permitting precise adjustment of the charge or easy removal of the charge if the shot is aborted.

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