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Articlesby Al ValdezJanuary 1, 2002

How a Group Becomes a Gang

Gangs can develop from seemingly harmless groups of friends into hardened criminals who may not be obvious as gangbangers.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonJanuary 1, 2002

Who's A Warrior?

Not just anyone who decides to become a cop can claim hero status.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichJanuary 1, 2002

The Well Dressed Cop

Today's police uniforms run the gamut from comfortable fleece to all-business pathogen-repelling outerwear fabrics. Where does your department fit in and how does your uniform reflect societal trends?

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 28, 2001

SWAT Member Fears He May Have Killed Innocent Columbine Student

The family of Daniel Rohrbough, a slain Columbine student, claims he was shot and killed by a Denver police officer and not a student gunman as originally suspected, according to The Toronto Sun.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 19, 2001

Texas Prisons Improve Security After Breakout

KENEDY, Texas - In the year since the worst prison breakout in Texas history, sweeping changes have been made not only in the Connally Unit three miles south of Kenedy where the breakout took place, but in all of Texas' 109 prisons.

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ProductsDecember 1, 2001

Force Recon Boot

Named after the Force Recon Marines, this tactical boot was designed for Special Forces in any environment. The boot has a highly sculpted upper to fit the contours of the foot and lower leg while providing flexibility.

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Articlesby Al ValdezDecember 1, 2001

Don’t Stop Fighting the War on Gangs

Don't stop fighting the war on gangs.

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Articlesby Kevin DanaherDecember 1, 2001

SWAT Teams Take on Fire and Smoke

The husband grows increasingly despondent and says he is going to kill his daughter and himself. To keep SWAT officers from entering he sets his home on fire and retreats to a back bedroom. The only way to rescue the young girl is to make an entry. Is your team prepared to deal with the hazards of fire and smoke?

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Articlesby Mark KariyaDecember 1, 2001

ATV Training for Cops

Given the increasing sophistication of today’s criminals and crime, it’s no surprise that today’s law enforcement agencies are fighting back by employing a staggering array of tools. This includes not only computerized hardware and software, but weapons (including less-than-lethal options, of course), training and vehicles, among other items.

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