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ProductsFebruary 18, 2011

Glasses for Large Heads

Fatheadz Eyewear makes extra-wide and oversized eyewear for individuals who are unable to wear average-sized eyewear. Fatheadz currently makes 16 styles of prescription glasses and 24 styles of sunglasses.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2011

Virginia Chief On Hot Seat After Training Death

There have been public calls for the firing of Marquis and one council member said publicly he has lost faith in the chief for the way he handled the death of John Kohn, 40.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2011

Gun Grabs: 3 Techniques

When asked to demonstrate weapon retention, most officers place both hands on their holstered handgun and move their hips violently from side to side. This is a good technique. Here are three additional techniques that can help you keep your duty weapon out of the hands of the bad guy. For the full story, read "Stopping Gun Grabs."

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2011

Tulsa PD Welcomes 42 New Recruits

By establishing a recruit class, the department is moving forward after layoffs and budget cuts. The department is also facing a federal corruption probe. In the past, academy classes have had just 20 to 25 members.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2011

Idaho State Police Staffed at 1977 Levels

Col. Jerry Russell, ISP chief, told lawmakers that of his current patrol force of 150 authorized positions, six are investigators, and there are 33 vacancies.

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Articlesby Mike "Ziggy" SiegfriedJanuary 11, 2011

Stopping Gun Grabs

When asked to demonstrate weapon retention, most officers place both hands on their holstered handgun and move their hips violently from side to side. This technique is good. But before you are able to react in this manner, the suspect can bridge the open space between you, lower his shoulders, and extend his hands to touch your holstered firearm. Try using a technique that provides a faster reaction.

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Articlesby Dave SmithJanuary 4, 2011

What I Wish I'd Told Them

Life's unfair. Get over it. If you understand this point you will have a long and healthy career and make it to retirement without hating everyone around you.

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ProductsJanuary 3, 2011

8055Z Air Tac Plus

The 8055Z Air Tac Plus is an 8-inch, non-metallic tactical boot created with Ridge Footwear's new generation carbon rubber air outsole design and a triple stitched leather/nylon mesh upper.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 29, 2010

DT Training Injury Caused Death of Virginia Recruit

Recruit John Kohn, 40, was wearing protective headgear when he banged heads with another recruit as they were moving through doors in the training area.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 22, 2010

Virginia Police Recruit's Widow Denied Benefits

The widow of 40-year-old Norfolk (Va.) Police recruit John Kohn is not entitled to receive any death benefits, after her husband died during police training.

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