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News•by Staff Writer•September 30, 2005

More Utah Law Enforcement Agencies Adopting, Enforcing Physical Fitness Standards

Many Northern Utah law enforcement agencies have implemented rules to ensure officers stay in tip-top shape throughout their careers.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 30, 2005

NTSB Recommends Cell Phone Ban for New Drivers

The National Transportation Safety Board has added to its annual list of “Most Wanted Safety Recommendations to States” a ban on inexperienced drivers using wireless devices behind the wheel.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 22, 2005

Couple Chases Robbers Away With Furniture

A restaurant owner and his wife used tables and chairs to chase armed robbers out of their business in west Berlin.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 22, 2005

CBP K-9 Voted as America's Favorite Working Dog

U.S. Customs and Border Protection K-9 Jacko was honored at a ceremony in New York as the winner of the third annual "Paws to Recognize" tribute to working dogs voting contest.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 16, 2005

Suspected Thief Caught Napping

Australian police responded to a break-in at a furniture store in Alice Springs and found the suspect asleep at the scene.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 16, 2005

Police Trainee Killed by Training Instructor

A firearms instructor accidentally shot and killed a recruit at the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy in Cobb County after bringing a loaded gun into the training building, which is a violation of safety rules.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 8, 2005

Fellow Officers Need Your Help

Hundreds of law enforcement professionals have been left homeless and impoverished by Hurricane Katrina. You can help.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 2, 2005

New Government Website Helps Fight Meth Problems

In the fight against meth, individuals and communities need all the resources they can get. A new government Website seeks to put essential resources in the hands of law enforcement officers and other community members concerned for the safety of their neighborhoods and people unfairly affected by the drug trade.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 2, 2005

5.11 Challenge Finalists Selected

The finalists in the 2005 5.11 Challenge have been selected. After competitions held in July and August among 32 two-person teams, the top three two-team finalists will compete for $100,000 in sponsors' gear and product for the winning team’s agency September 9-11 in Big Horn County, Montana.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 2, 2005

Judge Overturns Ban on New York Graffiti Party

A judge ruled in favor of a fashion company that wished to showcase 20 graffiti artists’ work on mock subway cars on a public street. The decision overturned a ban New York City officials had imposed amid concerns of promoting vandalism.

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