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News•by Staff Writer•February 26, 2008

Nearly 10,000 Officers Killed by Gunfire

A total of 69 American law enforcement officers were shot and killed during 2007, based on preliminary information received by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). This represents a staggering 33-percent increase over the 52 officers killed by gunfire in 2006, and the second highest total over the last decade.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 20, 2008

Houston METRO K-9s Win Narcotic Detection Awards

Officers from the K-9 unit of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas, brought home two awards from the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association seminar held earlier this month in Angleton, Texas.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 20, 2008

Gunman's Brother Offers Condolences to Downed LAPD SWAT Officer's Family

Wilfredo Rivera doesn't know why his brother shot and killed LAPD SWAT Officer Randal Simmons after first killing three family members, but he offered his condolences to the officer's family yesterday.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 15, 2008

NRA's Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program Reaches 21 Millionth Child

The Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program, NRA's groundbreaking gun accident prevention program for children, has surpassed yet another milestone, reaching its 21 millionth child since 1988.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 15, 2008

K-9 Down to Hold Class in NYC

K-9 Down is a specialized program designed for professional working dog handlers and emergency rescue personnel—anyone who may respond to K-9 health emergencies in the field.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 14, 2008

TASER International Announces Three More Product Liability Lawsuits Dismissals

TASER International announced the dismissal with prejudice of the wrongful death product liability lawsuits filed against TASER International in the following cases: Fernandez v. TASER International, Inc., et al.; LeBlanc v. TASER International, Inc., et al. filed; and Moreno, et al. v. TASER.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 8, 2008

Two Officers Killed in Missouri Massacre

A local construction contractor declared war on the government of a suburban St. Louis town last night during a city council meeting, killing five, including two uniformed police officers. His rampage ended when alert officers responded to the sound of the gunfire and shot him to death.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 7, 2008

FBI Takes Down Dozens of Mafia Wiseguys

The Mob got hit today as FBI and Italian law enforcement agents made dozens of arrests following an investigation into a trans-Atlantic drug smuggling operation.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 7, 2008

LAPD SWAT Officer Killed in Shootout

The incident began about 9 p.m. Wednesday after a man called a 911 operator and said he had killed three people at a home in the San Fernando Valley. LAPD patrol officers and LAPD SWAT responded, setting up containment on the home.

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News•by Staff Writer•February 6, 2008

New Products for Sale at TREXPO West

With a free expo pass to TREXPO West you'll be able to purchase products from a record-setting number of exhibitors, including many that are brand new for 2008.

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