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Videosby Staff WriterAugust 25, 2011

Calif. Rookie Cop Relied on Training

After realizing his partner Officer Jarred Slocum was down, Officer Tim McFarland holstered his sidearm, moved into the line of fire, hooked his arms around his partner, and dragged him to safety.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoAugust 24, 2011

Communication Breakdowns

Within your first year, however, your experiences tell you that things are not exactly like what your academy instructors said they would be. During your first few days at your agency, you hear words like family to describe your new workplace. And yet somehow, the word dysfunctional is omitted.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 20, 2011

Detroit Police Add 90 Cops to Street Duty

Chief Ralph Godbee, Jr., announced the plan to add 50 new officers funded via three-year Community Oriented Policing Services grants from the U.S. Department of Justice. The remaining 40 are being moved off desk duty on Sept. 1.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 19, 2011

Widow Claims Head Blows Caused Recruit's Death

The widow of a Norfolk (Va.) Police recruit who died after defensive tactics training has sued departmental leaders and trainers, claiming that repeated blows to the head caused the death of John Kohn.

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Articlesby Mark RichAugust 16, 2011

Ground Fighting: How to Win

Officer John Smith has just spotted a suspicious-looking individual and conducted a field interview. What he doesn't know is that the subject is wanted for felony assault. The field interview quickly becomes a fight and Officer Smith is knocked down. Now his life depends on his ability to fight on the ground.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 15, 2011

LAPD Recruit Given Award Named for Slain Female Officer

Upon graduation, 27-year-old Erin Sandwick was honored with an award named for Officer Tina Kerbrat, who was fatally shot 20 years ago in North Hollywood.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 8, 2011

Cadets Honored for Helping Deputy Secure Accident Scene

Three cadets with the Santa Clara County (Calif.) Sheriff's Office will be honored soon for helping out at a traffic collision on Friday between an Acura and a big rig tomato truck.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 29, 2011

N.Y. Recruit Terminated for Non-Accredited Degree

A Schenectady (N.Y.) Police recruit has been terminated a day after he was sworn, after it was determined his bachelor's degree had come from a non-accredited online degree program.

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ProductsJuly 29, 2011

8610-Z, ZW Short Sleeve Shirt

Blauer's 8610-Z short sleeve zippered shirt weighs 9 ounces and offers a linear plain-weave polyester fabric with 10 percent stretch. The traditional five-crease military style is stitched. This shirt is available men's (Z) and women's (ZW) styles.

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Police Product Test: Streamlight TL-2 X Flashlight

I have been using Streamlight flashlights since I went to my first SHOT Show many years ago. I have always found them to be durable, bright, and affordably priced. The TL-2 X is another great addition to the company's family of tactical lights.

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