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News•by Staff Writer•July 17, 2007

Senate Hears Testimony in Convicted Border Agents' Appeal

Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean are serving 11- and 12-year sentences in federal prison for shooting a suspected Mexican drug runner in the buttocks while on duty as border patrol agents in Texas. A jury convicted them in March 2006 of violating gun laws and attempting a cover-up after they failed to write a report of the incident. But a senate subpanel is hearing witness testimony in the officers' appeal.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 16, 2007

NYPD Officer Dies Five Days After Traffic Stop Shooting

NYPD Officer Russel Timoshenko, 23, who was shot in the face Monday July 9 during a traffic stop died Saturday in Kings County Hospital.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 13, 2007

Australian Police Can't Hold Doctor Linked to U.K. Bombings

Police in Australia do not currently have enough evidence to charge an Indian physician arrested last week, although they have established links between the doctor and the men suspected of the recent failed London and Glasgow bombings, according to officials.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 11, 2007

Tactical Storage Systems Announces New Pricing Plan

Tactical Storage Systems has announced effective immediately a new pricing structure for its line of vehicle storage systems.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 11, 2007

NYPD Arrests Suspect in Brooklyn Cop Shooting: Officer Timoshenko Still in ‘Grave’ Condition

A Queens, N.Y., man has been charged in connection with the shooting of two NYPD officers during a Brooklyn traffic stop Monday morning.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 5, 2007

Officials Fear Al-Qaeda Planning Summer Terror Spectacular

Al-Qaeda is planning a terror "spectacular" this summer, according to a secret U.S. law enforcement report for the Department of Homeland Security.

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Products•July 1, 2007

Opti-Fit CBRN Gas Mask

Survivair has obtained NIOSH approval for its current Opti-Fit CBRN (chemical, biological, radiation, and nuclear) Gas Mask for use with the current Opti-Fit Tactical canisters. First responders can use this one gas mask for both riot and CBRN situations, simply by changing the canister.

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Products•July 1, 2007

Sports Brief

New Sports Briefs from 5.11 are boxer-brief-cut underwear made with 3D wicking, 5.11’s proprietary, antibacterial, moisture-wicking technology. Their exclusive, three-dimensional fiber construction draws moisture from the skin to dissipate perspiration and drive away odor-causing bacteria.

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Products•July 1, 2007

Firing Range Vacuums

Ruwac’s new line of explosion-proof vacuums, the FRV Series, helps to meet rigid cleaning standards for collection and containment of hazardous debris in shooting ranges while maintaining safety. Available with electric or air-powered motors, all models in the FRV Series feature anti-static, chemically neutral housing and components.

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Articles•by Richard Valdemar•July 1, 2007

Investigating Gangs Outside the Gang Squad

I remember riding with another L.A. Deputy Sheriff in an East Los Angeles gang car in 1975. To me, it was a privilege working with a special gang suppression unit, but my partner complained that he hated working gangs because it was useless. But he was wrong.

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