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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 30, 2007

War Affects LE Ammo Reserves, Weapons Training

Police agencies are decreasing firearms training because they lack quick access to new ammunition, much of which is going to the military overseas.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 29, 2007

Hands-Free Evidence Sampling Device Prevents Contamination

Forensic investigators may soon have an electronic ally that allows them to collect samples quickly, automatically, and without handling the evidence. The Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico has engineered the Hands-Off Sampler Gun to do just that.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 27, 2007

TASER Used to Control Suicidal Woman

With the help of a TASER, a 45-year-old Menlo Park, Calif., woman was taken into custody for mental evaluation after stepping in front of a northbound Caltrain.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 27, 2007

SymbolArts Ranked on 2007 Inc. 5,000

Inc. magazine has ranked SymbolArts number 3,280 on its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 23, 2007

State Trooper Dies from Wasp Sting

Trooper Jack P. Holland was conducting salvage inspections at the Seville CDL Facility in Medina County. After returning to his desk at approximately 1 p.m., he was stung by a yellowjacket. He had a severe reaction and was transported by Westfield EMS to the Lodi Emergency room at 1:13 p.m. where he was pronounced dead at approximately 2:30 p.m.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 22, 2007

NYPD Investigating White Powder Mailings

New York City police said on Tuesday they were investigating suspicious mailings of white powder received by several financial companies.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 17, 2007

FCC Fines Radar Jammer Manufacturer

The FCC fined Rocky Mountain Radar earlier this year for producing radar jammers that interfere with police traffic radar.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 16, 2007

5.11 Challenge Finalists Announced

After eight weeks of competitive shooting in Montana, the pool of participants in the 5.11 Challenge has been winnowed down to three two-man teams that will compete in the finals on August 25.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 15, 2007

Law Enforcement Officer Deaths Rose Sharply During First Half of 2007

For first time since 1978, more than 100 officers killed during first six months of year. Fatal shootings, traffic-related deaths both increase

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 13, 2007

K-9 Left in Handler's Car Found Dead

A Chandler, Ariz., K-9 handler found his dog dead in his vehicle after leaving him there following the end of his shift.

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