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News•by Staff Writer•February 5, 2009

Los Angeles Tears Down Avenues Gang Bastion

The two-bedroom stucco house at 3304 Drew St. in Glassell Park was once the center of one of the most menacing drug marketplaces in Los Angeles. From the house, Maria "Chata" Leon, an illegal immigrant, her family and associates controlled drug and gang activity on the street for years, police said.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 2, 2009

Campus Safety Invites SROs, Campus Police to Participate in Columbine Anniversary Survey

To mark the 10-year anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, Campus Safety magazine announces it is now conducting a survey on the state of K-12 school and college security. All individuals who are involved in elementary school and higher education campus safety are encouraged to participate. The survey closes Feb. 5.

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Products•February 1, 2009

iEvac Fire Escape Hood

The iEvac Fire Escape Hood has earned certification to the new American Standard ANSI/ISEA110. It protects against fire-related risks including toxic gases, harmful particulates, and life-threatening physical hazards. The iEvac contains a HEPA filter that removes more than 99.97 percent of sub-micron particles such as anthrax, smallpox, and radioactive particles.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 29, 2009

Arpaio's Plan to Transport Inmates on Light Rail Concerns Phoenix

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's new system for hauling prisoners on Metro light rail isn't being met with universal praise. Arpaio spun the plan as a cost-saving measure and calls it "con rail."

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News•by Staff Writer•January 29, 2009

San Diego Area Agency May Eliminate K-9 Unit in Budget Cut

Some officers who have trained police dogs in the California city of Chula Vista are questioning the wisdom of a City Council vote on Jan. 13 to eliminate a police K-9 program to help balance the city's budget.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 22, 2009

N.Y. Court Officers Rally to See Gambino Soldier Stand Trial for 32-Year-Old Hit

State Court Officers Association President Dennis Quirk said officers from throughout the city will attend every day of the trial of Gambino soldier Charles Carneglia, who is accused of gunning down Officer Albert Gelb in 1976 to prevent him from testifying against the wiseguy.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 22, 2009

Supreme Court Sides with Police Officers in Search Case

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that police officers in Utah who searched a suspect's home without a warrant cannot be sued for violating his constitutional rights.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 22, 2009

Knights Armament Publishes iPhone App for Precision Rifle Shooters

After digesting all the information, Bulletflight tells you where exactly on the sniper scope you should position your target in order to hit it.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 22, 2009

10 Houston Gang Suspects Nabbed in Federal Drug Case

Ten suspected members of the so-called Houstone street gang, a local prison gang offshoot, are in custody and authorities announced Wednesday they are seeking four more men on federal drug dealing conspiracy charges that could lead to the forfeiture of $18 million in high-end cars, jewelry and cash.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 20, 2009

Bush Commutes Border Patrol Agents' Prison Terms

In one of his final acts in office, President Bush on Monday commuted the controversial prison terms of two former U.S. Border Patrol agents convicted of shooting an unarmed Mexican drug smuggler who fled across the Rio Grande, away from a van loaded with 743 pounds of marijuana.

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