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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 13, 2007

TREXPO West Offers Extended Specialized Training Sessions and Manufacturer Certification

Extended training sessions at TREXPO West 2008 in Long Beach, Calif., will be open to all registered attendees. Many of these sessions on Thursday, Feb. 21, award certification to those who demonstrate proficiency in the skills taught.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 6, 2007

NYPD "Lucky Bag" Sting Snares 300 Offenders

For the last two years, the NYPD has conducted a special sting operation to catch thieves.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 5, 2007

New TRU-SPEC 24/7 Pants Provide Versatility On and Off Duty

Referring to TRU-SPEC's new 24/7 trousers as "tactical pants" would be somewhat of a misnomer. Although they're based on the multi-function trousers commonly worn by many police tactical teams, TRU-SPEC has designed the ultra-comfortable new 24/7's to easily cross the line between duty and casual wear.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 3, 2007

California Cop Killer Suspect Could Face Death Penalty

A known gang member charged with the murder of a Tulare County (Calif.) sheriff's deputy could face the death penalty.

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ProductsDecember 1, 2007

Tychem QC for Corrections

Specifically designed for the corrections market and cell extraction, Dupont’s Tychem QC garment delivers protection against the biohazards and viral contaminants potentially faced when working with prisoners.

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Articlesby Rick GuilbaultDecember 1, 2007

The Tactical Use of TASERs

The tactical teams portrayed in the movies and on television typically use an assortment of automatic weapons and high-powered rifles to shoot down terrorists and hostage takers. But those of us in the business know that the vast majority of our missions do not involve the use of deadly force.

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Articlesby Joseph PetrocelliDecember 1, 2007

Drive-by Shootings

Members of street gangs and drug dealers are unlikely to redress their grievances through the criminal justice system. If their territory is invaded or if they are victims of drive-by shootings, they are much more likely to seek retribution with drive-by shootings of their own.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2007

Bushmaster Awards Engraved Rifles at CMP Western Games

Creedmoor Cup Match Director Dennis DeMille presented certificates for specially en­graved Bushmaster DCM-XR Competition Rifles to the overall champion and the overall junior champion of the Creedmoor Cup Match.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2007

Fired Milwaukee Officers Sentenced in Jude Beating

Three fired Milwaukee police officers have been sentenced to more than 15 years each in federal prison for the beating of Frank Jude Jr.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2007

Miami-Dade PD to Deploy UAVs

The Miami-Dade Police Department is experimenting with using unmanned aerial vehicles for law enforcement operations.

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