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Articlesby Eugene RamirezMay 1, 2003

Origins of SWAT

SWAT teams have been part of the capabilities of police agencies since 1967 when the Los Angeles Police Department organized its special weapons and tactics unit to respond to critical incidents.

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Articlesby David GriffithMay 1, 2003

TREXPO West: Getting Physical

Unlike many police trade shows, the Law Enforcement Tactical Response Show & Conference (TREXPO) gives officers an opportunity to go hands on with weapons at the range event and with defensive tactics in the seminar program.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 25, 2003

Top Cops Deadline Extended

The TOP COPS nomination deadline is fast approaching. TOP COPS nomination packets must be received by May 14 to be eligible for consideration.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 25, 2003

Alleged Cop Killer Gunned Down

The suspect accused of killing a New Jersey police officer was killed in a gun battle with authorities at the end of a high-speed car chase.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 25, 2003

Immigrant Detention Ruled On

Under a decision by Attorney General John Ashcroft, Illegal immigrants could be held indefinitely without bond if their cases could present national security concerns.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 25, 2003

Detroit Deadly for Pedestrians

Also known as the “Motor City,” Detroit has one of the highest death rates for pedestrians, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 21, 2003

U.S. Recruiting Police to Help in Iraq

The State Department is seeking police officers with 10 years of experience in law enforcement, in good health, who can drive a stick-shift vehicle.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 21, 2003

Chicago Ends Old Ban on Swearing

The Chicago Police Department will stop enforcing a 100-year-old ordinance that outlaws public swearing.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 21, 2003

Hatch Awarded NYPD Glove Bid

The New York Police Department will provide its officers with as many as 10,000 pairs of FM2100 Spectra-lined, cut-resistant gloves from the Hatch Corporation.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 11, 2003

Drug Court Funding Available

States, state and local courts, units of local government, and tribal governments can now apply for more than $20 million in drug court funding for fiscal year 2003

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