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News•by Staff Writer•February 4, 2008

Gangs Across America Law Enforcement Group to Hold Las Vegas Conference

GangsAcrossAmerica.com, a Website and intelligence group created by cops for cops, is holding an intensive gang information-sharing conference March 20 and 21 in Las Vegas. This information-packed conference brings together respected and experienced gang experts from across America.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 30, 2008

Arizona Deputies Find Suspect in 13-Year-Old Double Murder in Their Jail

Pima County (Ariz.) deputy sheriffs running a background check on one of their recent inmates discovered that the man—a Mexican national—is wanted in connection with a 13-year-old Tucson double homicide.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 30, 2008

California Copper Theft Investigation Leads to Arrests of 140 on Assorted Charges

In response to a rash of copper thefts, two Northern California police departments—San Jose and Santa Clara—set up a year-long sting investigation that resulted not only in arrests for copper theft but offenses ranging from bombmaking to car theft.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 25, 2008

FBI Warns About E-Mail Scam

The FBI has issued a nationwide alert asking people to watch out for e-mails claiming that they come from the agency and asking for personal information.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 24, 2008

Slain Officer's Father Asks N.H. to Name Part of Interstate for Son

Some Franconia residents want to honor Cpl. McKay. Others oppose the plan, saying they believe the officer incited the attack with aggressive police tactics.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 24, 2008

Vibrating Sex Toy Triggers Bomb Scare in Sweden

A Swedish bomb squad was called out to disarm a ticking package last week. There was no bomb, but there was a vibrating sex toy.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 23, 2008

Seattle Officer Prevents Fiery Explosion, Potential Death of Infant

A Seattle police officer stopped a mother from lighting a cigarette near an open gas can in her car at Pike Place Market Friday, likely preventing an explosion that could have killed the woman and her infant daughter strapped in the front seat.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 22, 2008

RidgeLine Introduces Gold Series Pro Ears Ear Protection

The Gold Series headsets feature an LED alert light on each circuit board to monitor how the unit is operating, an onboard, computer controlled auto-shut off feature and low battery indicator. The headsets also feature Pro Ear’s exclusive DLSC technology that instantly protects against hearing damaging noise levels while simultaneously allowing the ability to hear everything in the surrounding environment.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 22, 2008

Glendale Police Department to Patrol Super Bowl XLII on Segway PTs

Segway Inc. today announced that the Glendale Police Department will be using Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) to provide security services at Super Bowl XLII on Feb. 3. The department will use Segway i2 and x2 police models to patrol the walkways, parking lots and exhibition areas around the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. In addition, the department will also patrol NFL-sponsored events throughout the city during the days leading up to the game.

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News•by Staff Writer•January 22, 2008

Regional Crime Laboratory Reaches 100th Hit Using ATF's Ballistic Imaging Program

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced today that Chief James Corwin and the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department Regional Crime Laboratory have been recognized for recording the 100th "hit" in their use of ATF's computerized ballistic imaging system.

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