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News•by Staff Writer•September 21, 2007

S.C. Sheriff’s Wife Pursues Bank Robber

Through the drive-up teller’s window she noticed a man in a blue hooded sweatshirt—unusual wardrobe for a late summer day in Lowcountry South Carolina—standing next to the teller counter. Then she noticed the handkerchief over his mouth and the fact that he was gesturing at the tellers. She also saw a gun.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 19, 2007

2007 C.O.P.S. Walk to Support the Families of America's Fallen LE Officers

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), a national non-profit headquartered in Camdenton, Mo., will hold its annual 25-mile fundraising C.O.P.S. Walk on October 19, 20, and 21, 2007.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 19, 2007

Florida Jailers Find Gun in Inmate’s Shoe During Booking

Mejia was being booked on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and aggravated battery with a firearm. An additional charge of bringing contraband into a jail was filed against him for possession of the .22 in his shoe.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 6, 2007

Secret Service Special Agent Named Officer of the Month by NLEOMF

For his actions to protect others at a busy shopping mall while off duty with his family, Special Agent Paul Buta of the United States Secret Service was named Officer of the Month for September 2007 by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).

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News•by Staff Writer•September 6, 2007

Henley-Putnam University Offers Online Degrees to Air Force, Air National Guard

Henley-Putnam University is now a provider to the Air Force Air University Associate-To-Baccalaureate Program (AU ABC). The Program offers advanced degree opportunities to every Air Force enlisted member, including the Air National Guard.

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Products•September 1, 2007

Expanded Sock Line

In addition to 5.11 Tactical’s original black and white 6-inch and 9-inch socks (in traditional Level I and the extra-cushioning Level II thicknesses), they are now offered in coyote.

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Inside the NYPD Bomb Squad

POLICE Magazine is proud to offer you this excerpt from "Bomb Squad," a book that answers the age-old question: Why would any right-thinking cop want to come face to face with a bomb?

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Articles•by Scott Smith•September 1, 2007

Kimber JPX OC Pistol

One of the most unique pieces of law enforcement gear that I have seen in recent years is the Kimber JPX OC pistol. The JPX fires a blast of OC at 270 mph. This allows for precise placement of the irritant and very little if any blow back on the officer.

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Articles•by Paul Scarlata•September 1, 2007

Para-Ordnance Carry 9 LDA

The Canadian firm of Para-Ordnance has been a trailblazer when it comes to improving the classic 1911 pistol. One of the company's most radical concepts is the Light Double Action (LDA) trigger mechanism, which can be found on its new Carry 9 LDA.

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Articles•by Craig Gundy and Howard Linett•September 1, 2007

Car Bombings

There is one weapon of mass destruction that we are certain the terrorists possess and have the know-how to use. They use it every day in Iraq. They've used it frequently in Afghanistan. This weapon is the vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), commonly known as the "car bomb."

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