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Weapons•by Staff Writer•April 11, 2015

Streamlight Introduces TLR-2 HL G With Green Laser

Streamlight Inc., provider of high-performance lighting equipment and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the TLR-2 HL G, a high lumen (HL) gun-mounted tactical light with green aiming laser. The new light is designed to provide maximum illumination with long-range targeting capability, making it an extremely versatile tool for tactical, outdoor and home defense users.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•April 10, 2015

Pelican Products Announces Pelican ProGear Smartphone Cases for Samsung Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 Edge

Pelican Products, Inc., known for its design and manufacture of high-performance rugged cases, today announced its leading line of smartphone cases for the Samsung Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 Edge. The new Pelican ProGear Protector and Voyager models designed for the latest Samsung devices are available exclusively at AT&T retail stores and att.com/pelican.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 10, 2015

New Mexico Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Civil Asset Forfeiture

The practice of civil asset forfeiture has funneled millions of dollars and property to state and local law enforcement agencies, some of which sent letters to the governor asking her to veto the legislation.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 10, 2015

Video: California Sheriff Investigating Deputies' Use of Force After Viewing Video of Desert Arrest

The San Bernardino County Sheriff ordered an internal investigation Thursday into an arrest caught on an NBC Los Angeles' NewsChopper4 video that showed deputies beating a suspect when they caught up to him following a wild desert chase on horseback.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 10, 2015

Man Wanted for 1971 Cop Killing Says He Wants to Return from Cuba

The 1971 shooting in which Hill is accused occurred during a traffic stop on a stretch of Interstate 40 west of Albuquerque known as Nine Mile Hill on Nov. 8. Hill and his two accomplices – Michael Finney and Ralph Goodwin (both now deceased) – belonged to a black militant separatist group known as Republic of New Afrika. They were headed east from California with a car loaded with weapons for the movement.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 10, 2015

Video: Maryland Officer Critically Wounded in Early Friday Shooting, Suspect at Large

Police say the suspect who was still at large Friday afternoon is an African American male, 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-8 and about 20 to 30 years old. A manhunt was still under way at presstime.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 10, 2015

5.11 Tactical Debuts New Covert Handbags at NRA 2015 Annual Meetings & Exhibits

Today at the 144th NRA 2015 Annual Meetings and Exhibits, 5.11 Tactical unveiled two new covert handbags, the Lucy Tote and the Sarah Satchel. With a sleek design, the handbags are purpose-built to provide female operators with reliable covert solutions that offer built-in tactical features and are ideal for off-duty, concealed carry wear.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•April 10, 2015

TASER Makes First Significant Axon Sale in UK Market

TASER International has announced the purchase of 178 Axon body-worn video cameras and a one-year subscription to Evidence.com by the City of London Police Department. This order was received and shipped in the first quarter of 2015.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 10, 2015

Video: Louisiana Sheriff Rages at Media's Questions About OIS

Sixty-five rounds were fired in the shootout with Willis, Normand said, but it was by the "grace of God" that no deputies or citizens were hit in the melee.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•April 9, 2015

Video: North Charleston Shooting Dash Cam Video Released

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has released several dash cam videos in connection with the fatal shooting of Walter Scott. None shows the actual shooting.

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