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Weapons•by Staff Writer•April 19, 2016

Video: Unloaded Gun 'Dry-Fired' at DC Officer's Head, Sources Say

An officer in the Metropolitan DC Police Department's first district "dry-fired" an unloaded weapon at the head of another officer during a roll-call meeting on Saturday afternoon, possibly under orders from a sergeant as part of a training exercise.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•April 19, 2016

Colorado School District Buys 10 Semi-Automatic Rifles

The Douglas County School District in Colorado has purchased 10 semi-automatic rifles for its armed patrol division.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 19, 2016

San Antonio Officer Found Dead of Apparent Suicide in Patrol Car

A 10-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department was found dead Tuesday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head inside his marked patrol unit, police officials said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 19, 2016

Video: Border Patrol Agent Killed in 18-Wheeler Crash

Border Patrol Agent Jose Daniel Barraza, a K-9 handler, was killed when his police vehicle rear-ended a semi.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•April 19, 2016

DSM Dyneema Showcases Latest Dyneema Anti Stab Technology

Dyneema Anti Stab Technology is the company's latest patented anti-stab material for soft armor applications which can be combined with Dyneema soft ballistic products to develop multi-threat protection body armor.

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Vehicle Ops•by Staff Writer•April 19, 2016

Ford Introduces F-150 Law Enforcement Special Service Vehicle

The F-150 Special Service Vehicle gives fleets a selection of configurations so customers can pick what best suits their needs. Available in XL trim for either F-150 SuperCrew or SuperCab configuration, customers can opt for a 4x4 or 4x2 drivetrain with a 5.0-liter V8 or a high-torque 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 18, 2016

Streamlight Upgrades High-Lumen Portable Scene Light

Streamlight has increased the lumen output of its high-lumen Portable Scene Light to 5,300 lumens. The updated light also now features a red low battery warning indicator.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 18, 2016

Cost Concerns Delay LAPD's Roll Out of Body Cameras

A $58-million plan to equip nearly every Los Angeles police officer with a body camera by the end of 2016 is being postponed due to cost.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 18, 2016

New York Officer Shoots, Kills Suspect After Getting Pinned During Chase

The suspect reversed and rammed the patrol car behind him, and then drove forward, pinning the officer who had exited his vehicle between the suspect's vehicle and the police car.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•April 18, 2016

Texas Agency Hopes Bond Issue will Pay for Firearms Training Center

The Allen, TX, police department is hoping to receive a new firearms training center as the result of a bond proposal that will be decided in an upcoming election.

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