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Use of “Less Lethal”: A Case History

In the early morning hours of Oct. 14, 1998 a call was received at Placer Co. Sheriff's dispatch regarding a report of a suspect armed with a knife and standing in the street behind a four-plex apartment in a high-density population area.  The situation would be quickly ended without the loss of life, but it could easily have been otherwise.

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News•by Staff Writer•June 1, 2000

Smart Card Plan Would Help ID Armed Officers at Airports

The card was developed after a recent General Accounting Office (GAO) investigation revealed that investigators used bogus police ID and other phony documents to access secure areas of several airports, as well as to enter 19 government buildings basically unquestioned.

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Articles•by Tony L. Jones•May 1, 2000

Shoot for Excellence: Sniper Team Objectives

Many police hierarchies operate under the erroneous assumption that their organizations don't need sniper units.

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News•by Staff Writer•April 1, 2000

Slowing the Speeding Bullet

The rifle is fitted with an electronic firing mechanism and guided by a laser range finder, while the speed of the bullet is varied according to the amount of aluminum-based gunpowder that is fed to the cartridge.

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