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News•by Staff Writer•December 10, 2008

Federal Sentences Bust Up Violent Charlotte Gang

“This gang turned a nice neighborhood into a shooting gallery,” said U.S. District Judge Frank Whitney, admonishing the gang's reputed leader. “Your organization was responsible for at least three murders, maybe more. Those murders are just horrendous.”

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News•by Staff Writer•December 8, 2008

N.C. Highway Patrol Scraps K-9 Program

The state Highway Patrol is disbanding its canine program and plans a new, better managed unit limited to the use of Labrador retrievers for drug searches, patrol officials announced today.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 8, 2008

Oklahoma Emergency Responders Receive Equipment Donation from BAE Systems

BAE Systems, Inc., has donated, installed, and provided training for 10 First InterComm interoperable communication units worth a total value of $65,000 to emergency responders in Grady County, Okla.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 4, 2008

Washington Man Faces Third Strike Sentencing for Killing K-9

Sentencing for a Brush Prairie man who got his “third strike” for killing police tracking dog Dakota has been set over to Dec. 12.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 4, 2008

Suicide Ends Manhunt in Philly Kmart Shooting

The man accused of shooting a Kmart store worker Tuesday shot and killed himself yesterday as police tried to arrest him in Northeast Philadelphia.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 3, 2008

North Carolina Toughens Gang, Hate Crime Laws

Adults and young people involved in gang activity as well as people who burn crosses or sexually assault children now face tougher punishments as 25 new laws took effect Monday in North Carolina.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 2, 2008

Pa. Governor Rendell Lifts Parole Ban for Violent Inmates

Gov. Rendell lifted a two-month moratorium on paroling violent offenders yesterday after a consultant's report indicated that the state's procedures for releasing inmates were largely sound and safe.

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Products•December 1, 2008

PUSH Pack

Short for Practical Utility Shoulder Hold-All, the shoulder-carry PUSH Pack is worn close to the body. It’s made of 1,050-denier water-resistant nylon and has five pockets, including a main compartment that measures 8.5 x 8.5 x 4 inches. Behind it is a quick-access zippered pocket with Velcro for Back-Up Belt System pouches or similar accessories.

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Products•December 1, 2008

Multipurpose Vests

PROTECH Tactical, part of the BAE Systems Products Group, announces the introduction of a new line of multi-purpose vests. The TAC PR (plate rack), the TAC LB (load bearing), and the TAC PH (plate harness) are engineered and designed to meet and exceed the needs of law enforcement officers in tactical situations.

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Products•December 1, 2008

Seeker Plus Metal Detector

The Seeker Plus from MSE Group detects ferrous and non-ferrous metals with 360-degree continuous detection and pin-point detection. It has adjustable sensitivity, a 10-inch probe, and durable, tough ABS construction.

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