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Articlesby Paul ScarlataMarch 21, 2011

Sturm, Ruger & Co. SR40 Duty Pistol

The SR40's slide is machined from solid stainless steel, and it is the narrowest of any of its contemporaries. The slide also features very aggressive grasping grooves, making it easy to retract even with wet hands or when wearing gloves.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 19, 2011

Los Angeles Mayor Rejects Advisor's Plan To Halt Police Hiring

City Administrative Officer Miguel Santana made the recommendation in a city report to help close a $54-million budget gap. Santana suggested halting hiring until July 1, when a city measure goes into effect trimming the retirement benefits of newly hired officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 18, 2011

Umbrella 'Gun' Triggers SWAT Callout at Virginia Mall

After seeing store surveillance images of himself reported on the local media, the man came forward to report he was carrying a black umbrella rather than a black rifle.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 14, 2011

Vest Saves Philly Officer Shot by Suicidal Man

Officer Nicoletti and Winans struggled in the kitchen with Winans grabbing the officer's gun and firing a shot that grazed the officer's vest. Hearing his partner yell, "He's got my gun," Officer McCarthy headed to aid his partner and fatally shot Winans.

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Articlesby Dave SmithMarch 14, 2011

My Inner Cro-Magnon

What the heck happened to us? Cro-Magnons were big, athletic, and healthy until they died (mostly young), and had bigger brains than we do.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2011

National Latino Officers Host Training on Patron Drug Saints

Robert Almonte, a U.S. Marshal in western Texas, is leading the event, which will cover how drug and human smugglers pervert Catholic saints and icons in their trade. The course seeks to educate officers about the images, icons, statues and other items seized during these investigations.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 11, 2011

N.M. Chief Who Smuggled Guns Into Mexico Had Checkered Past

If convicted of gun smuggling, Columbus Police Chief Angelo Vega could receive five years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine. However, his arrest Thursday by a joint task force is just the latest brush with the wrong side of the legal system for the chief.

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Videosby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2011

Ford Police Interceptors: City Pursuit

Officers test the acceleration, handling and braking of the Ford Police Interceptor sedan and utility, the Chevrolet Tahoe PPV and Dodge Charger Pursuit on a tight, aggressive cone course. Source: Ford Motor Co.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2011

Man Dragged Pa. Officer 150 Feet with Jeep

The officer fired and struck Ernest Bryant Matthews, 22, on Friday, after he accelerated away from the officer at 11 p.m. Friday. Two York officers noticed what they believed was a drug transaction occurring in the Jeep, reports Public Opinion Online.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2011

School Officer Who Faked Shooting Could Face Felony Charges

Los Angeles Police detectives have recommended felony charges against Los Angeles School Police Officer Jeffrey Stenroos for staging a shooting hoax that triggered a massive manhunt.

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