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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 2, 2007

Cities Sue Gangs

Several cities are asking courts for injunctions targeting specific gangs and gang members hanging out together as a way of preventing violence. In addition to hampering gang activity, the lawsuits give police legal reasons to stop and question gang members.

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Articlesby Kelly KyrikAugust 1, 2007

Fla. Department of LE's Crimes Against Children Mobile Unit

The grisly murder of six-year-old Adam Walsh in 1981 was a wake-up call for America. Not only did it bring national attention to the growing problem of missing and abducted children, it also fostered an overhaul in the system.

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Articlesby David GriffithAugust 1, 2007

Obstruction of Justice

Witnesses have been intimidated by the bad guys since Cain slew Abel. But today, even victims are expected to keep their mouths shut or quite literally be branded a snitch by their neighbors.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 19, 2007

5.11 Challenge Update: Halfway to Finals

At the 5.11 Lodge on the banks of the Big Horn River in Montana, law enforcement officers are shooting pistols, rifles, and shotguns in a match against other teams. Competitors in the 5.11 Challenge are doing their best to secure a position as one of the top three teams of the summer.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 19, 2007

IACP Launches Distance Learning Initiative

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) today announced its partnership with The Response Network (TRN), of Hanover, N.H., to make distance learning more accessible and affordable for law enforcement agencies.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 5, 2007

Evidence Photographers Group Joins Forces with Professional Association

Two already powerful associations have teamed up to tackle issues photographers face. The Evidence Photographers International Council (EPIC), the premier association for evidence and forensic photography, recently joined forces with the Alliance of Visual Artists (AVA), the world's largest umbrella group of professional photography associations.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 3, 2007

Voluntary Crash Data Guideline Developers Welcome Comments to Update MMUCC

Law enforcement and others that use the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC) Guideline are invited to attend a workshop that will allow them to help update and revise the MMUCC Guideline. The workshop will take place on Thursday, July 26, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis. It is being held in conjunction with the 33rd International Forum on Traffic Records.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 2, 2007

Shelby Amendment Safeguarding Law Enforcement Passes

A law enforcement-friendly amendment attached to a spending bill and sponsored by Sen. Richard Shelby cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee with a definitive 19-10 vote victory. Similar language was approved by a House subcommittee.

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Articlesby Al GiustoJuly 1, 2007

Two-and-a-Half Shapes to Counter Any Attack

When defending yourself, you should also be on the offensive. To do this successfully, all you need are two-and-a-half shapes to counter any attack. You probably think I'm joking at this point, but bear with me. Remember, especially as a police officer, an attack could happen anywhere or at any time. You might be totally caught by surprise or prepared. If you have the right technique, none of these things should matter.

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Articlesby David GriffithJuly 1, 2007

Electric Bullet

Creating the XREP wasn't easy. It required an arduous process of trial and error and many trips back to the drawing board for re-engineering and redesign before TASER could overcome all of the obstacles necessary to build a 12-gauge munition that carries the charge of an X26.

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