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Articlesby Mark Leno, Jr.November 1, 2001

Dover (N.H.) Police Department

By looking to its past, the Dover (N.H.) Police Department has successfully adapted to the challenges of policing today.

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Articlesby Commander GilmoreNovember 1, 2001

Now They Know How the Shopkeepers Feel

In the peaceful, crime-free democratic country of South Africa (you know, the latest "workers' paradise"), crime is so rampant that the crooks are running out of victims to rob. Recently, the government even decided to stop mailing pension checks because so many old folks were getting' koshed and robbed outside the banks where they cashed 'em.

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Articlesby Al ValdezNovember 1, 2001

Splitting Seconds

Don't let 'routine' get in the way of solid officer safety tactics. Familiarity breeds false security.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 31, 2001

Ashcroft Announces Immigration Crackdown

WASHINGTON -- The government has tightened its immigration policies, promising to use more extensive background checks and better intelligence-sharing to keep out suspected terrorists and their supporters.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 31, 2001

Red Cross Stops Seeking Sept. 11 Fund Donations

WASHINGTON -- The American Red Cross has raised enough money to help victims of the terrorist attacks and will stop asking for donations, its interim chief executive says.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 17, 2001

PA Governor Ridge to Head Anti-Terrorism Office

President George W. Bush named Gov. Tom Ridge to a new Cabinet-level anti-terrorism office. Gov. Ridge resigned as governor of Pennsylvania on Oct. 5 to become Director of the new Office of Homeland Security.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2001

NCJRS Offers Resources for Recovery

In response to the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001, the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) has developed a resource for victims, family members, concerned citizens, service providers, allied professionals and researchers.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 3, 2001

Cops Call on House to Pass H.R. 218

WASHINGTON -- Congress may include H.R. 218 in terrorism fighting legislation today. The passage of the bill would allow qualified off-duty and retired law enforcement to carry their firearms nationwide to thwart and deter criminal activity.

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Articlesby Marce HansonOctober 1, 2001

Scottsdale (Ariz.) PD's Community Relations Unit

The Scottsdale Police Department has a few clowns working for them and that's something of which they're quite proud. Sure, maybe some other departments have clowns working for them, but the Scottsdale clowns have a mission - one they take very seriously.

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