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Articlesby Patrick HookNovember 1, 1999

Next-Gen Body Armor

Advanced computer programming, combined with materials developed specifically for military defense applications, is leading the way toward the development of the next generation of body armor for law enforcement officers.

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Articlesby Shelly Feuer DomashMay 1, 1999

Working Gangs From Inside Prison

Approximately 55 officially titled "Security Risk Groups" (SRG) are being tracked at Rikers, including major national gangs such as the Latin Kings, the Bloods, the Crips, and the Neatas. The GIU is also tracking groups that are affiliated with organized crime and narcotics.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 1999

Prentice Hall Announces New Online Police Store

Now getting the high quality police texts and training materials at 20% off retail is just a click away. Whether you are a seasoned professional studying for a promotion, or a new cadet, there is something for everyone.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 1, 1999

Virginia Police Go Airborne to Catch Elusive Speeders

Virginia State Police are going airborne to catch speeders who use radar detectors. "Bear in the Air," the new program, goes into effect July 1.The new traffic laws this year have harsher penalties for drunk driving and a ban on children riding in the beds of pickup trucks.

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Articlesby Laura E. QuarantielloDecember 1, 1996

Gang Tracking: War on Gangs Goes Hi-Tech

Loco wears his scar almost like a first-place ribbon. The curved line of flesh that arcs around his left, eye like a backward "c" has been his badge of honor for years, the mark of a gangster who has made it, who is not afraid to put himself in harm's way for the glory of the hood or the repu­tation of his gang.

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