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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 8, 2005

U.S. Mass Transit on Orange Alert

The United States government has upgraded the threat level from code yellow to code orange, or high risk of terrorist attack, for the nation’s mass transit system in response to the bomb attacks on London’s transit system yesterday that killed an estimated 50 people and injured 400.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 8, 2005

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Racing Cop Car

Florida Police driving in a brand new undercover Ford Mustang arrested a 24-year-old man who they suspect was drag racing…them.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 1, 2005

Law Enforcement Cracks Down Over Fourth of July Weekend

San Francisco police are among those paying extra attention to motorists who might be driving under the influence over the holiday weekend.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 1, 2005

TASER Foundation Joins Boycott of Cop Killer Game

TASER Foundation, a non-profit foundation to honor fallen law enforcement officers and provide one time financial grants to their families, has joined Sen. Charles Schumer, law enforcement agencies, and family members in their call for retailers and distributors not to stock the new Eidos video, "25 to Life."

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 1, 2005

PA FOP Supports Stiffer Penalties For State Illegal Drug Distribution

Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge President Mark Koch supports a Pennsylvania State House Bill that would stiffen penalties for administering illegal substances when a death has occurred.

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ProductsJuly 1, 2005

Original SWAT Air SAS 9” Side-Zip Patrol Boot

Original SWAT’s new lightweight Air boot features a cushioning of bubble technology and a side zipper. The boot has an athletic-type profile with round laces and rustproof lacing hardware. A plastic shank makes it fully metal-free. The zipper has an internal leather gusset to keep out debris and a Velcro tab to anchor the zipper pull in place.

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ProductsJuly 1, 2005

Essential Gear 3-Watt LED Tactical Hand Torch

Essential Gear’s new LED hand torch features a one-handed quick on/off switch on the end cap for tactical advantage. The flashlight is constructed of black or titanium-finished anodized aluminum alloy and is water resistant. The 3-watt technology generates 30 times more light than a standard 5mm LED bulb.

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ProductsJuly 1, 2005

MSA Ultra Elite CBRN Gas Mask

This new gas mask from MSA is designed to provide respiratory protection against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents that may be used in terrorist attacks. The mask removes harmful gases, vapors, and particulates from the air. The canister contains chemical sorbets and a P100 filter to attract, retain, and neutralize contaminants.

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ProductsJuly 1, 2005

AE Light Power Light

The AE Power Light from AE Light is designed for law enforcement, border patrol, and search-and-rescue applications. It’s made of black, hard-anodized extruded aluminum and illuminates objects with an HID lamp putting out 1200 lumens of 6000K light. It has a run time of 1.5 hours and a bulb life of more than 2,000 hours.

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Combating Conditioned Hesitation

There are many factors that can lead to an officer hesitating in the kill zone. Any hesitation in a crisis situation can potentially cost an officer his or her life. Factors contributing to this problem include but are not limited to training, the officer’s level of physical fitness, the officer’s mindset and attitudes, suspect/subject factors, and fear.

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