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News•by Staff Writer•October 5, 2007

Loaded Gun Found in Tucson Airport Terminal

An airport spokeswoman said authorities had no explanation for how someone managed to get the gun past security. The Transportation Safety Administration is investigating the security breach.

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News•by Staff Writer•October 5, 2007

Murdered Armored Car Guards Might Have Been Saved by Body Armor

Loomis, the armored car company that employed the two men, does not require its guards to wear body armor on the job.

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Products•October 1, 2007

Interceptor Boots

For tactical team professionals who demand an athletic footwear performance, the new Interceptor Series of boots from Thorogood delivers a complete foot support system to keep your feet secure, comfortable, and dry. The Interceptor Series features the Ultimate Shock Zone removable footbed.

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Products•October 1, 2007

Tactical Vehicle Seat Cover

Tactical and Survival Specialties Inc. (TSSI), provider of tactical and specialized operational equipment, has designed the Tactical Vehicle Kit. This kit provides access to critical equipment while in a mobile combat environment.

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Products•October 1, 2007

Tactical and General-Use Knives

BlackHawk Blades’ BHB40 and BHB41 knives are both built on a framework of 420J stainless steel liners and fiberglass-reinforced-nylon handle overlays. Both drop-point tanto blades are ground from 9Cr13CoMoV stainless steel and feature a slotted hole for one-handed opening.

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Products•October 1, 2007

Shield Flashlight Mount

Known for its tactical light systems, TACM III now has a flashlight mounting systems for ballistic shields. The Shield Mount is designed to hold the TACM III one-inch diameter flashlight. The light is specifically designed to withstand the G-forces experienced with rough field handling.

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Articles•by Dave Smith•October 1, 2007

Taking the Bite

I would later reflect on the odd incongruity of the K-9's toenails gently striking the tiles in the Junior High that we had just cleared. They were so dainty, almost tentative, as he rounded the corner into the shadows of the dead-end hallway where I hid silently in darkness. After that, he was a blur of snarling teeth and crushing power gripping my extended right arm.

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Articles•by Joseph Petrocelli•October 1, 2007

School Vandalism

While such acts are rarely reported in the media, one in three schools has reported acts of vandalism each year. In 1990 more than $600 million in damage to school property was caused by vandals. By understanding the nuances of vandalistic acts, patrol officers can develop specialized responses to help minimize future attacks.

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Articles•by David Griffith•October 1, 2007

TREXPO East 2007: Hitting the Books and Each Other

The conference portion of the 2007 TREXPO East offered a little bit of something for every attendee. Once primarily SWAT oriented, the TREXPO conference now includes classes of interest to tactical medics, SWAT operators, patrol officers, and gang officers.

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TREXPO East 2007: History Lessons

What can today's cop learn from the misfortune of ancient Greek infantry? Plenty, according to Siddle.

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