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Special Units•by Staff Writer•December 6, 2017

Video: MD Governor's Crime Plan Sends State Police to Baltimore

He reiterated his criticism that Mayor Catherine Pugh’s anti-violence plan focuses too much on providing services to young people to prevent crime in the future instead of fighting crime today.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•December 6, 2017

Defense Focuses on Taser Grab in Former SC Officer's Sentencing Hearing Over Walter Scott Shooting

An audio expert contended that an eyewitness video captured Slager shouting, “Let go of the Taser, or I’ll shoot you,” moments before the then officer pulled his .45-caliber pistol and fired eight times. Slager has said he did so because Scott took the stun gun.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•December 6, 2017

Assaults Against CBP Officers Up 45% in 2017

CBP recorded 847 assaults against its officers in the just-finished fiscal year, compared to 585 in the previous year, government data said.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•December 6, 2017

Illinois Chief Rams Suspects' Car After Shots Fired During Funeral Procession

Police believe the incident was gang-related. Lukaszek said there have been previous gang problems related to funerals. “At Oak Ridge Cemetery, there’s a lot of gang funerals that are completely out of control,” the chief said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•December 6, 2017

FL Officer Wounded, Suspect Killed in Walmart Parking Lot Shootout

"To be quite honest and quite frank, what occurred today is that the officer that is laying in that bed behind us today was born again because at close range he was able to survive multiple gunshot wounds," Miami-Dade Police Director Juan Perez said at a news conference outside the hospital. "Right now he's in great spirits despite being shot multiple times."

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•December 6, 2017

FN Adds to List of State-Compliant Rifles With New Maryland FN 15s

FN America, LLC has announced the release of two new state-compliant FN 15 models for Maryland residents: the FN 15 MD Heavy Barrel Carbine and FN 15 MD Heavy Barrel Rifle.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•December 6, 2017

ADRF Launches FiRe Product Line for In-Building Public Safety Connectivity

Advanced RF Technologies Inc. (ADRF) has announced its new FiRe Series Fiber Optic Repeater, purpose-built to provide robust, mission-critical, and cost-effective coverage for first responders.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•December 6, 2017

IWI Introduces Masada Striker-Fired Pistols

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), an SK Group member has announced the U.S. introduction of the Masada family of striker-fired pistols.

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Training•by Staff Writer•December 6, 2017

Envisage Technologies Named to Top Vendor List in Law Enforcement Software Market

Envisage Technologies, creators of the Acadis Readiness Suite and FirstForward, have been named one of the "Most Prominent Vendors" in Technavio's Global Law Enforcement Software Market category.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•December 6, 2017

Smith & Wesson Announces New M&P M2.0 Pistol With TruGlo TFX Sights

Chambered in both 9mm and .40 S&W in the popular Flat Dark Earth finish, the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 pistol features a 4.25" barrel, no thumb safety, and ships with TRUGLO TFX sights for enhanced visibility in a variety of conditions.

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