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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 1, 2011

Calif. Deputy Arrests Man, After Regaining Control of Duty Pistol

During a physical struggle with a man who had threatened to kill his family, a Shasta County (Calif.) Sheriff's deputy regained control of his service weapon and made the arrest.

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ProductsOctober 27, 2011

Chevy Caprice Console

Troy Products introduces a new console for the 2011 Police Patrol Chevrolet (9C1) Caprice. Made from rugged steel, the console is specially designed to work around the driver-side floor shifter. Also available is a side-mount solution for laptops and docking stations.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarOctober 27, 2011

Medical Marijuana: California's Biggest Losers

Wake up California; you've been sold a lie. This lie has allowed the Mexican (and other) cartels and gangs to produce huge crops of unregulated marijuana here in our state. These fields produce hybrid dope high in THC content and high in illicit profit. For this, some men are willing to kill.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 26, 2011

Digital Ally Introduces DragonCam for Speed Enforcement

Digital Ally has introduced the DragonCam, which integrates the Laser Ally LIDAR with a rugged, water resistant, high-performance camera and tablet computer.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 25, 2011

NYPD Cops Charged with Smuggling Illegal Guns

Five NYPD officers have been named in a federal indictment charging them with illegally smuggling guns and what they thought were stolen slot machines, cigarettes and counterfeit goods.

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Articlesby David GriffithOctober 24, 2011

Mobile Computers: Central Processing Units

The public safety mobile data customer now needs fast and rugged. That's because of tools like automatic license plate readers (ALPR) and high-end computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems. That software requires state-of-the-art processing power. Fortunately, there are now plenty of computer makers willing and able to supply high-powered mobile computers for law enforcement.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 20, 2011

Phoenix Cop's 2010 Death Remains a Mystery

A death of a Phoenix Police officer who was found fatally shot near the State Capitol in October has been classified as "death unknown," and investigators say evidence suggests it could have been a homicide or suicide.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 18, 2011

Cartels Exploit Children, Say Gang Experts

Mexican drug cartels are using children as young as 11 in their smuggling operations in Texas, Reuters is reporting. Six of the cartels, including the violent Zetas, are paying children $50 to move a vehicle from one area to another area, as well as using them as lookouts or for other tasks.

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Articlesby Ed LovetteOctober 17, 2011

Surviving Vehicle Ambushes

The vehicle, the patrol car, the "shop," is obviously what distinguishes the vehicle ambush from other types of attacks. It also gives you instant mobility to get out of the kill zone. In keeping with the suggested tactics for lethal force encounters the vehicle helps you move and create distance.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienOctober 7, 2011

Grueling Searches: The Mendocino Manhunt

Every tactical team should realistically assess whether they're capable and ready to handle a challenging and sustained manhunt in difficult terrain. Even the most built-up urban cities have outdoor areas with large, rugged places for dangerous suspects to hide. If your team isn't ready, now is the time to get up to speed.

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