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Articles•by Mike Detty•January 1, 2006

Lewis Machine & Tool Monolithic Rail Platform

Lewis Machine & Tool Co. has just introduced what may be the next evolutionary step in the ongoing development of the AR-15/M-16 family of rifles. Called the Monolithic Rail Platform (MRP), the rifle was designed to cure some ills common to this weapon system and provide some needed options. Featuring an innovative one-piece receiver/handguard system and quick barrel-change capability, the MRP is destined to find favor with SWAT officers.

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Articles•by Bryn Bailer•January 1, 2006

Boise (Idaho) Police Department

Clearly, the city needed to pay more attention to recreation on and around the river. In response, over the span of several years, Boise PD added four more full-time bike officers as well as eight school resource officers.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 29, 2005

Lack of Information Sharing Still Hinders Local Law Enforcement, Report Finds

Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released a report today showing that more than four years after 9/11 the federal government still does not have working systems for getting law enforcement officers the information they need to identify terrorists and to thwart their plans.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 8, 2005

Appeals Court to Hear Mumia Abu-Jamal Case

A federal appeals court has agreed to hear an appeal from death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal, the former Black Panther convicted in the 1981 murder of a white Philadelphia police officer.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 8, 2005

Honda Civic Among Most-Stolen Vehicles in 2004

The 1995 Honda Civic was the vehicle most reported stolen in 2004, according to a nonprofit group that reports insurance crimes.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 8, 2005

Cops' Cancer Foundation a Personal Investment

A non-profit organization founded and run by San Jose police officers will host a holiday celebration for children being treated for cancer in the California Bay Area.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 1, 2005

Young Experience More Nonfatal Violence than Adults

During the period 1993-2003, juveniles ages 12-17 experienced average annual rates of nonfatal violence that were about 2.5 times higher than the rate for adults, according to a Department of Justice report.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 1, 2005

Heart Association Offers New CPR Guidelines

"Push hard, push fast" next time you give CPR to someone having cardiac arrest, say new, simpler guidelines in a radical departure from past advice. Putting the emphasis on chest compressions instead of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, the American Heart Association now urges people to give 30 compressions instead of 15 for every two rescue breaths.

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Products•December 1, 2005

Lion RescueWear MT94 Personal Protection Suit

Tactix MT94, a multi-wear ensemble designed to provide protection against a variety of threats, including chemical/biological terrorism agents, is now available from Lion RescueWear. It is certified to meet NFPA standards 1994 Class 2, and 1992. The MT94 offers a high level of vapor protection as required under NFPA 1994 Class 2.

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Products•December 1, 2005

5.11 Tactical Series Tactical Dress Uniform

The new Tactical Dress Uniform or TDU from 5.11 Tactical Series has been designed to replace Battle Dress Uniforms, or BDUs. 5.11 Tactical Series product developers utilized input from police and corrections officers to design the new TDU. The shirt features hidden document pockets on the front chest, triple stitching, and 28 bartacks for strength. A bi-swing shoulder allows for greater mobility and the sleeves feature removable neoprene elbow pads.

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