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News•by Staff Writer•April 25, 2008

Unarmed Des Moines Man Shot Dead by Police, Gun Grab Alleged

A Des Moines parole violator who was shot to death in a struggle with authorities outside a south-side apartment building was unarmed, police confirmed Wednesday. But a witness said an officer told him that Bradley Edward Behmer, 50, of 5013 N.E. 12th St., had tried to take another officer's gun when he was shot in the chest.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 25, 2008

Utah Detective Cleared in Shooting Death

The district attorney has cleared a Salt Lake County sheriff's detective in the March shooting death of a suspected drug runner.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 24, 2008

Invest Personal Time and Money in Training

So your agency has a limited number of instructors and not enough dough to fund that private DT class you have your heart set on. Take matters into your own hands. Don't wait for others to train you.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 22, 2008

Streamlight Urges Recycling of Rechargeable Batteries

Streamlight, a leading manufacturer of professional-grade flashlights, is observing Earth Day by reminding flashlight users everywhere to keep rechargeable batteries out of the solid waste system by recycling them through a program called Call2Recycle. The national program is directed by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC).

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News•by Staff Writer•April 21, 2008

Feds Allege Georgia Firm Sold Faulty Flash-Bangs

A Georgia military contractor tricked law enforcement agencies into buying faulty stun grenades, ultimately leaving three FBI agents injured, federal prosecutors allege in a Monday indictment.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 18, 2008

Out-of-Town Agencies Poach Recruits from NYPD with Promise of Higher Pay

Dozens of out-of-town police departments will be trying to lure recruits from a job fair at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice on Thursday by promising far higher starting salaries than the NYPD offers.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 18, 2008

Police: Okla. Sheriff Ran Sex-Slave Operation From Jail

An Oklahoma sheriff resigned after an investigation reveals he was running a sex-slave operation from his jail, police said.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 18, 2008

Florida Deputy Under Investigation Torches Home, Kills Self

A Palm Beach County, Fla., deputy who was facing a potential manslaughter charge next week torched his home and car before shooting himself in the head shortly before midnight Tuesday, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 18, 2008

Oakland Police Brass Say Arrests Not Answer to Crime Wave

With Oakland citizens fearful and angry about crime, and some even fighting back against robbers and intruders, a top Oakland police official told city leaders Tuesday night that police alone can't solve the violence.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 17, 2008

Criminal Charges Filed Against Pennsylvania Chief

Criminal charges will be filed today against Northern Cambria, Pa.'s longtime police chief, who was involved in an altercation with another police officer, said Susquehanna Township’s officer-in-charge.

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