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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 27, 2018

Florida Department Raising Funds to Add K-9 Unit

The agency says that with financial support, the agency will pay for a new K-9, its training, veterinary care, food, and other supplies needed to maintain a K-9 unit.

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ProductsDecember 21, 2018

StrongArm

StrongArm from Hurst Jaws of Life is a portable hydraulic power tool made to cut, lift, and spread, replacing many single-purpose hand tools for law enforcement.

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ProductsDecember 21, 2018

SOB II

The SOB II is an evolution of the collapsible defense system pioneered by Special Ops Bunker.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 20, 2018

Maryland Department Adds K-9 to Help in Searches for Missing Persons

Officers with the Bowie (MD) Police Department welcomed a new member to its ranks—a 13-month-old bloodhound puppy.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 19, 2018

New Hampshire Agency Adds Police Dog to Reduce Stress for Victims and Officers

The Hancock (NH) Police Department has added a brown Labrador Retriever to the ranks, but the dog will not be tasked with sniffing out drugs or fleeing suspects. K-9 "Rookie" will instead be on hand to help individuals deal with difficult situations.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 17, 2018

Georgia K-9 Shot During Traffic Stop Released from Hospital

The K-9 with the DeKalb County (GA) Police Department shot during a gunfight at a traffic stop was released from a veterinary hospital on Saturday. Indi lost an eye during the confrontation, but is expected to otherwise recover.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 17, 2018

Mississippi Officer Demoted After Surrendering Retired K-9 to Animal Shelter

An officer with the Jackson (MI) Police Department has been reprimanded and demoted after he reportedly surrendered his former K-9 partner to a local animal shelter.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 13, 2018

Police Nationwide Respond to Wave of Bomb Threats

“These threats are also being reported to other locations nationwide & are NOT considered credible at this time,” the NYPD said.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 12, 2018

Suspect Wanted in Shooting of 3 Texas Officers Found Dead

The shooting prompted a five-hour-long standoff with Trevino, who was barricaded inside the home. The standoff ended at 6:15 p.m. when police found Trevino dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the house.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 12, 2018

Arkansas K-9 Shot at Standoff, Suspect in Custody

Officers learned that the shooting suspect, a 56-year-old woman, inside the home and refused to surrender to police custody. After several hours of negotiating, police sent in K-9 Gabo. The woman reportedly opened fire on the dog and hit him.

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