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Robbery Victim Shot By Charlotte Cop

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer shot a robbery victim early Sunday during a scuffle involving an officer and suspect at a strip mall.

Guns at 2nd Ariz. Crime Scene Traced to Fast and Furious

The guns were recovered by the Arizona Department of Public Safety last year from the back of a stolen car. The driver had rammed two DPS vehicles, after fleeing into the Maricopa County desert on foot.

Photo: POLICE file art.

Miami City Commission Fires Chief

Commissioners upheld a decision by City Manager Johnny Martinez, who suspended Exposito last week for insubordination. The decision ended more than three days of debate over the chief's future.

Photo: Miami PD.

Friendly Fire Widow Sues City, Late Husband's Fellow Officer

The suit by Samantha Jones, the widow of former Officer Jerry Jones, alleges her husband's civil rights were violated, when he was shot while several officers pursued Brian Good, who had attempted to run over his girlfriend with his vehicle.

Texas Constable Collapses After Guarding Burned Homes

Travis County Constable Cpl. Kevin Aigner died after guarding homes damaged in the Steiner Ranch wildfire. Cpl. Aigner, 38, began having trouble breathing late Saturday and was rushed to Seton Medical Center.

Chicago Police Dogs Named After 9/11 Responders

Officer Nick Spencer's black Labrador retriever Ggillis (with the extra "g") is named after Sgt. Rodney Gillis, an NYPD sergeant who was killed after racing into the World Trade Center.

Ex-Chicago Cop Who Planned Hit on Fellow Officer Gets 12 Years

During the sentencing hearing, Jerome Finnegan apologized and expressed remorse. In a five-minute address to the judge, Finnigan acknowledged that he brought shame on himself and his family, and that stress and greed turned him the wrong way.

Calif. Coffee Shop Cited for Nude Waitresses

San Jose (Calif.) Police are cracking down on Vietnamese coffee shops who are offering more than just sugar with their coffee. San Jose PD officers have begun citing waitresses for showing too much skin.

Calif. Lawmakers Seek Open Carry Ban

Assembly Bill 144, by Democrat Assemblyman Anthony Portantino targets the "open carry" movement, which is marked by gatherings of people displaying their handguns in public places to protest gun-control laws.

9/11 Anniversary Terror Threat Probed, NYPD on High Alert

NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly has said police will set up additional vehicle checkpoints around the city, increase bag checks on the subway, and keep a closer eye on bridges and tunnels. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has cautioned that the threat information has not been verified.

Shieldspike Introduces Hammerspike Window-Breaker

The Hammerspike can be mounted onto existing shields using a proprietary kydex mounting bracket or carried by itself as an emergency breaching tool for first responders.

Photo: Shieldspike.

Streamlight Sponsors 9/11 Heroes Run

The Travis Manion Foundation expects more than 50,000 Americans, including 15,000 registered runners, to run, volunteer, donate and cheer, while honoring the more than 9,000 men and women who gave their lives on 9/11 and in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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