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News•by Staff Writer•November 9, 2007

Proposed Pa. Law Would Impose Mandatory Sentencing for People Who Shoot at Cops

Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell and House speaker Dennis O'Brien have expressed bi-partisan support for a law that would impose a minimum 20-year sentence on anyone convicted of shooting at a cop, regardless of whether the officer is struck by the bullets. Rendell is a Democrat. O'Brien is a Republican.

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News•by Staff Writer•November 7, 2007

Albuquerque Police to be Tested for Steroids

Concerns that steroid abuse could lead to outbursts of rage by officers have led the Albuquerque Police Department to institute anabolic steroid testing for some officers.

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News•by Staff Writer•November 6, 2007

Symbol Arts Issues "Armor of God" Coins and Jewelry

The Armor of God Collection includes coins, pendants, pins, and key chains that would be perfect Christmas gifts for Christian officers and military personnel.

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News•by Staff Writer•November 2, 2007

Northern California Officers Save Woman from Burning Apartment

Two Fremont, Calif., officers are being praised for saving a woman from a burning apartment this week.

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News•by Staff Writer•November 2, 2007

Jury Sentences Dallas Cop Killer to Death

Two years ago Juan Lizcano killed a Dallas police officer. This week a Dallas County jury decided that the state should kill him.

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Products•November 1, 2007

Odhin Land/Water Footwear

OTB Boots is named for the military term “Over the Beach” because its footwear is designed for use in and out of the water. All OTB sole units are lugged and razor siped to help facilitate water dispersion. The Odhin model’s tactical rubber technology provides silent traction on both wet and dry surfaces.

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Products•November 1, 2007

Hawk Sunglasses

For its new protective eyewear, 5.11 Tactical partnered with expert firearms trainer and former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales. 5.11 now offers four styles of eyewear, all of which meet ANSI Z87.1-2003 safety standards.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 31, 2007

Philip Hemphill Wins His Ninth NPSC Championship

All week, Philip Hemphill's message and shooting were consistent. The 2007 NRA National Police Shooting Championships (NPSC) would be Hemphill's last attempt at a national police shooting championship, "and I wanted to go out on top."

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News•by Staff Writer•October 26, 2007

Illegal Immigrants Arrested for Stealing Supplies from San Diego Refugee Center

Six undocumented Mexican immigrants were arrested today by U.S. Border Patrol agents at Qualcomm Stadium. Authorities say they were stealing food and water meant for wildfire evacuees.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 25, 2007

Campus Police, San Bernardino Officers Kill Arson Suspect

San Bernardino officers and Cal State University officers shot and killed an arson suspect earlier this week near the Cal State San Bernardino campus. The location is just miles from the Lake Arrowhead wildfire, which at press time had engulfed more than 10,000 acres.

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