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Austin to Install Anti-Idling Tech in Patrol Vehicles

Austin city officials have approved a 36-month supply contract with Energy Xtreme LLC to purchase, integrate, test, and maintain an anti-idling/alternate power system for 80 police vehicles.

Video: Gator Takes Bite Out of Deputy's Patrol Car

A 10-foot alligator ran afoul with the law in Florida, after attaching its jaws to the front bumper of an Alachua County Sheriff's deputy's Crown Victoria. After the gator affixed its jaws to the front bumper, the deputy reversed the vehicle to loosen the animal's grip.

Photo: Alachua County Sheriff's Office.

Motorcycle Violator Hit 137mph, Crashed Into Homeless Encampment

A motorcyclist attempting to elude a Vermont state trooper reached a top speed of 137mph during a pursuit that ended when he crashed into a homeless encampment.

California Officer Shoots Hostage Taker

Three armed robbers had forced the couple into a Marietta apartment. When a Marietta officer arrived, one of the suspects had taken a hostage. The officer gave the suspect lawful commands to drop the weapon and release the hostage. When the man refused, the officer shot him.

Shirtless Man Arrested After Rooftop Standoff

Investigators said Pool appeared to be under the influence of drugs, possibly methamphetamine. Pool yelled obscenities at officers and attempted to push away a ladder officers used to reach him.

Chicago Mayor Picks Newark Chief As New Top Cop

Chicago's Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel has picked the Newark (N.J.) Police director as his choice for police superintendent to replace departing Jody Weis, whose FBI background often didn't mesh with patrol officers.

Photo: Flickr (TheeErin).

Dogfighting Game Renamed, Back on Sale

In the letter sent Thursday to Google Chief Executive Officer Larry Page, Los Angeles Police Protective League President Paul M. Weber urged Google "to do the right thing and ban this game permanently."

Dogfighting App

Hackers Stole IDs of 2,000 Retired California Officers

In a Sunday evening e-mail, PORAC informed its members that its data server was breached earlier this month. The hackers stole application files of retired associate members going back to 2008.

California Deputy Arrested for Murder

Deputy Kari Abbey was arrested Monday for second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter in the death of 31-year-old Rita Elias on Sept. 24.

Woman Gets 7 Months for Supplying Gun Used to Kill Pa. Trooper

A federal judge sentenced Emily Gross, who had obtained a plea bargain in the case. A U.S. district judge and defense attorneys had recommended 12 months house arrest.

POLICE Magazine Wins Two Editorial Excellence Awards

The magazine won WPA Maggie awards for Best Feature Article for a feature about the investigation of a civil rights-era killing of a deputy and Best Series of Articles for the magazine's Duty Dangers series. In all, the magazine garnered four nominations.

Managing Editor Melanie Basich accepts one of POLICE Magazine's two Maggie awards. Photo: Kimberly Pham.

Law Enforcement Urges Vigilance After Killing of Bin Laden

Following the killing of bin Laden, Homeland Security briefings urged law enforcement agencies to remain alert for any potential retaliatory strikes. Law enforcement leaders who spoke publicly made it clear they weren't aware of any specific threats.

Photo: Flickr (k-ideas).

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