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ProductsFebruary 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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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 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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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 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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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 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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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 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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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 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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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 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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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 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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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2009

NYPD and Federal Marine Experts Search for Missing US Airways Engine in Hudson

Police harbor officers are using sonar-equipped boats and working with a sonar expert from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration as they search the area where the plane came down Thursday, near the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. The NYPD is also monitoring the river from the air because sensitive equipment could be damaged by ice and must be removed if the river gets too icy.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 20, 2009

Mexican Cartels Run U.S. Drug Trade, Report Says

Mexican cartels have taken over most of the drug trade in the United States, and are working with 20 gangs, including the Barrio Aztecas, according to a just-released report by the National Drug Intelligence Center titled, "National Drug Threat Assessment 2009."

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