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News•by Staff Writer•August 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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News•by Staff Writer•August 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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News•by Staff Writer•August 10, 2007

Cocaine Use Declines Among Tested U.S. Workforce

New data from workplace drug tests conducted by Quest Diagnostics indicate an unprecedented reduction in cocaine use among the U.S. workforce required to undergo such testing.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 7, 2007

Chinese Traffic Cops Unlikely to Live to Retirement

While their American counterparts have to worry about the possibility of traffic accidents and violent action by criminals that may cut their careers and even their lives short, Chinese traffic cops are almost guaranteed to suffer from lung disease and other debilitating conditions before they retire. The result is that the average life expectancy of a Chinese traffic officer is 43.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 6, 2007

Text Alerting System Leads Man to Surrender to Police

A Virginia man turned himself over to authorities for his involvement in a hit-and-run larceny at a convenience store in Loudoun County. The suspect apparently turned himself in after a citizen received an e-mail alert from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office regarding the incident.

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Products•August 1, 2007

CAMS Bag

Co-designed by 5.11 Tactical Series and Viking Tactics, the huge CAMS 40-inch Outbound bag was developed for busy outbound operators. It’s roomy enough for large loads, yet tough enough to tolerate transport when fully packed. Surrounded by exterior pockets, the main compartment features a light grey interior for enhanced visibility, MOLLE-ALICE-compatible interior panels, and adjustable, loop-sided dividers.

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Articles•by Devallis Rutledge•August 1, 2007

Reasonable Execution of Search Warrants

A search conducted under a valid search warrant can still violate the Fourth Amendment if it is conducted in an unreasonable manner. "It is incumbent upon the officer executing a search warrant to ensure the search is lawfully authorized and lawfully conducted." (Groh v. Ramirez)

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Articles•by Kelly Kyrik•August 1, 2007

Fla. Department of LE's Crimes Against Children Mobile Unit

The grisly murder of six-year-old Adam Walsh in 1981 was a wake-up call for America. Not only did it bring national attention to the growing problem of missing and abducted children, it also fostered an overhaul in the system.

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Articles•by Jack H. Schonely•August 1, 2007

Tactical Search Techniques

The officer learns that this person observed two males dressed in dark clothing in his neighbor's backyard and then heard the sound of breaking glass. The neighbors are out of town on vacation. The officer's pulse quickens as he calls for an additional officer to search the location.

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Articles•by Paul Pawela•August 1, 2007

Ramming Your Way In

Talk to any SWAT team leader, and he will tell you that one of, if not, the most important members of his team is the breacher. After all, on a raid, on a search, on a hostage rescue, nothing happens until that door or obstacle entry point is moved. The whole operation depends on a successful breach.

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