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News•by Staff Writer•June 6, 2008

LAPD Officer Wounded, Suspect Killed in Boyle Heights Gun Battle

A Boyle Heights gun battle between Los Angeles police officers and a group of drug suspects Thursday left a narcotics detective wounded and a suspect dead. The detective, a 14-year veteran, suffered a non-life-threatening injury to one leg, but escaped a potentially deadly wound to his head when a bullet ricocheted off his helmet, authorities said.

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Articles•by Kelly Kyrik•June 1, 2008

Albuquerque PD's Strategic Outreach Teams

Tony, a chronically homeless man, lived in Albuquerque's Civic Plaza—also known as Concrete Park—and was well known by police and aid workers alike. Not because he was a problem citizen; Tony's behavior rarely generated any complaints. Instead, the Albuquerque (N.M.) Police Department often received calls from citizens who were worried about the friendly man's welfare.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 30, 2008

S.C. Law Gives Bikers OK to Run Red Lights

South Carolina has joined six other states that let motorcyclists, mo-ped drivers and bicyclists run red lights that don't change within a couple minutes of their stopping.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 29, 2008

Seattle Man Gets 20 Years for 1994 Murder of Officer, Can Be Paroled in a Few Years

Family and fellow officers of a Seattle policeman who was shot to death almost 14 years ago packed a courtroom for what they hoped would be the last time Tuesday to see a man sentenced once again for the 1994 murder.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 29, 2008

TREXPO East 2008 Offering Attendees Continuing Education Credits

TREXPO East 2008 is offering continuing education credit to all conference attendees. The TREXPO East Conference and show will take place Aug. 26–29 in Chantilly, Va. Full show and one-day conference pass holders will receive 0.2 credits for every eight hours of training at TREXPO East.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 29, 2008

Atlanta's Rookie Cops Go on Foot Patrol

In recent years, working foot patrol has been a form of punishment in the Atlanta Police Department. Crashed your police cruiser? Serve a few days on the foot beat. Now it's an assignment for rookie cops as soon as they come out of the Police Academy.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 29, 2008

Off-Duty NYPD Cop Kills Thug, Wounds One to Prevent Robbery Attempt at Posh Chinatown Condo

An off-duty NYPD detective shot one razor-wielding robber dead and badly wounded another at a luxury condo building in Chinatown Wednesday night, police said.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 28, 2008

Monadnock Announces 28th Annual International Training Seminar

Monadnock, part of the BAE Systems Products Group, announces today the Monadnock Police Training Council has scheduled its 28th annual International Training Seminar for September 7-12. This program offers certification or recertification as an Instructor or Instructor-Trainer in the Monadnock Expandable Baton (MEB) program, the PR-24 program or the Monadnock Defensive Tactics System (MDTS) program.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 28, 2008

TASER Announces Development of Officer-Worn Audio-Video Recording System

The AXON is a tactical audio-video recording and networking device designed to be worn by first responders such as law enforcement officers, soldiers, and private security. AXON integrates audio-video recording capability with tactical communications.

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News•by Staff Writer•May 22, 2008

Slain Houston Officer's Widow Sues Killer's Employer, Threatens City

The widow of a Houston police officer killed in the line of duty has threatened to sue the city and filed a lawsuit Monday morning against a business owner who employed her husband's killer, KPRC Local 2 reported.

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