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Slain Alaskan Officers Honored at Memorial Ceremony

Family, friends, dignitaries and law enforcement officers from across the state, nation and Canada filled the Hoonah gym for the service honoring officer Matthew Tokuoka and Sgt. Anthony Wallace, who were shot and killed Aug. 28.

During a Sept. 3 Honor Guard ceremony for two slain Hoonah PD officers, U.S. Marine Corp Reserve Gunny Sgt. Daniel Juarez salutes Alaska State Trooper Lt. Craig Macdonald (middle) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport's Sgt. Dave Schulling and Officer Damien Jackson. Photo courtesy of Alaska State Police.

Ruger Announces Mini Thirty Tactical Rifle

The Mini Thirty Tactical has a blued 16 1/8-inch barrel with a flash suppressor and black synthetic stock. The rifle weighs approximately 6.75 pounds, has an overall length of 37.5 inches, and arrives with one 20-round magazine.

Ruger has introduced a tactical version of its Mini Thirty rifle with additional sighting features. Photo courtesy of Ruger.

Michigan Auxiliary Officer Struck While Assisting Motorist

Lt. Dan Kromer, 54, a 20-year veteran of the Taylor Auxiliary Police Department, died Tuesday evening.

Video: Rhode Island Officer Gets 40 Years for Substation Rape

A judge sentenced Providence (R.I.) Police officer Marcus Huffman to serve 40 years in prison for raping an intoxicated, 19-year-old woman in the bathroom of a South Providence substation.

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Witness to Charlotte Cop Murders Saw Flashes from Killer’s Gun

"(The short man) reached down, he fell back, and I seen flames come out the gun," the witness said. "And then I saw more flames. Pop. Pop

L.A. Mayor Defends Police Shooting of Day Laborer

“We’ve got to go through an investigation,” Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said. “But when it’s all said and done, I’ll guarantee you what’s going to come out is that these guys are heroes, and I stand by them.”

Handcuffed Robbery Suspect Took Cruiser On Two-Mile Joy Ride

Officers investigating a burglary at Wing Luke Elementary at 2 a.m. today found and arrested the unnamed suspect, who was able to maneuver his handcuffed wrists in front of him and crawl into the front seat of the patrol car because the partition screen was lowered.

Indiana Sheriff's D.A.R.E. Car Makes Friendly Impression

This vehicle will help the Indiana agency deliver the message of crime prevention and education.

NLEOMF to Raffle Harley-Davidson Bike

The bike, which was donated by Harley-Davidson, retails for $18,402 and was on display during National Police Week at the Fraternal Order of Police's Tent City during LawRide. Only 6,000 tickets are being sold, and the raffle winner need not be present to win.

Photo courtesy of National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

Portable Statswab Device Tests for Drugs in Under Ten Minutes

Statswab is a rapid, on-site drug test device that tests for up to 10 drugs using oral fluids. Officers can use Statswab, which is distributed by Micro-Distributing, when breath alcohol devices show a low or no reading, but impairment is apparent.

Photo courtesy of Micro-Distributing.

5.11 Tactical Offers Dan Costa Knife with Purchase

The knife features a four-inch Damascus steel re-curve blade, differentially anodized aluminum handles and anodized titanium liners with a LE Blue finish.

Photo courtesy of 5.11 Tactical.

LAPD Chief Beck Says Shooting of Day Laborer Was Justified

Police also showed photographs of the bloodied 6-inch switchblade they say Jamines, 37, was holding at the time of the shooting. Investigators are testing the blood to see whose it is, the LAPD said.

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