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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.

Benchmade Introduces Opposing Bevel Triage Knife

Benchmade has introduced the 916 Opposing Bevel Triage that arrives with a knife, safety hook and glass breaker.

Photo: Benchmade.

Bushmaster Supplies Md. Park Police with Carbines

These gas-operated custom rifles feature a quad-rail split hand guard, Magpul rear MBUS iron sights, six-position stock, 16-inch barrel with flash suppressor, and a Parkerized finish.

The Bushmaster Patrolman's Carbine XM15, chambered in .223. Photo: Bushmaster.

Holder Says He Didn't Know About Fast and Furious

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said he and the "upper levels of the Justice Department" were not aware of the Fast and Furious initiative that resulted in the supplying of Mexican drug cartels with firearms.

Photo: U.S. DOJ.

Calif. Gov. Approves Release for 81% of Convicted Killers

So far, Gov. Brown has upheld 207 of the parole board's 253 decisions to release convicted killers, as a response to the U.S. Supreme Court's mandate to the state reduce overcrowded prison populations.

Sheriff: IHOP Attack Worst In Carson City's History

The Carson City County (Nev.) Sheriff described a gunman's killing of four people at an IHOP restaurant this week as "the most devastating attack in Carson City's history."

Calif. Bill Would Impose Penalties On Prison Cellphone Smugglers

California inmates have been known to pay up to $1,000 for contraband cellphones to communicate with the outside world. The mobile devices have been used to organize street gangs, traffic drugs and intimidate witnesses.

Report: Terror Attacks from Overseas a Top Concern of LE

A spike in domestic terrorism and attacks by American citizens directed from overseas are top concerns for police departments across the country, according to a new survey by the Homeland Security Policy Institute at George Washington University.

Video: Man Dressed As Gumby Tries To Rob 7-Eleven

A suspect wearing a Gumby costume attempted to rob a San Diego-area 7-Eleven convenience store earlier this week, and was forced to leave the store after he was unable to produce a weapon.

Screenshot: Reporting San Diego.

Glock Offers Recoil-Spring Replacement on Gen4 Pistols

The updated recoil spring for pistols that began shipping in August 2009 will "ensure each pistol's performance meets the company's demanding standards," according to a company release. There are several variations of the recoil spring assembly in the market today.

Photo: Engineer.

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