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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 28, 2007

San Diego Residents Help Police Catch Would-Be Tagger

Two San Diego residents helped police catch a would-be tagger near Horton Plaza earlier this week.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarDecember 28, 2007

Holidays in the Hood

The season brings the same problems to the ghettos and barrios that face the rest of us, except in an exaggerated way. Problems like poverty, lack of education, illness, alcohol and drug abuse, and the desire to give and receive gifts we can’t afford, are all seemingly intensified by the lack of real opportunities. The resulting depression that sets in the minds and spirits of individuals and the community is often temporarily self-medicated with alcohol and drugs. This results in desperate a

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2007

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Cop Dragged by Robbery Suspect's Car

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer who was working off-duty as security at a local drugstore was seriously injured Tuesday morning when he was dragged by the car of a robbery suspect.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 13, 2007

Bronx Man Charged with Mugging Elderly Women

New York City police have charged a man with violently robbing four elderly women in the Bronx. One of the women reportedly tried to defend herself by holding up an image of Jesus Christ.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienDecember 13, 2007

Who's In Charge?

At many agencies SWAT isn't allowed to do anything "aggressive" without direct authorization from the chief, sheriff, or field commander. Additionally, any and all SWAT tactics must be pre-approved before being implemented. To me, this sounds like a big step backward.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 5, 2007

Meggitt Defense Systems fats/Caswell Becomes Meggitt Training Systems

Meggitt Defense Systems, provider of virtual and live fire weapons training technology, has changed its name to Meggitt Training Systems, announced company president Rich Haddad. Based in Suwanee, Ga., Meggitt Training Systems comprises a significant portion of Meggitt PLC, a multi-billion dollar international aerospace, defense, and electronics group.

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Inside the Badge by Steve AshleyNovember 28, 2007

Working with Problem Shooters

Many departments have a couple—or a few—officers that struggle each time qualification comes around. It then falls to the firearms training staff to get them through it.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 2, 2007

NYPD Officers Accused of Street Justice Against Halloween Egg Tosser

Two Staten Island-based NYPD officers are facing allegations that they tried to teach a 14-year-old Halloween egg tosser a lesson by stripping him and stranding him miles from home.

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ProductsNovember 1, 2007

Odhin Land/Water Footwear

OTB Boots is named for the military term “Over the Beach” because its footwear is designed for use in and out of the water. All OTB sole units are lugged and razor siped to help facilitate water dispersion. The Odhin model’s tactical rubber technology provides silent traction on both wet and dry surfaces.

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Articlesby Scott SmithNovember 1, 2007

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical Aggressor Jacket

Overall, the 5.11 Tactical Aggressor is a great jacket. It fits well, has plenty of shoulder room, doesn't bind when you draw a handgun or shoulder a long gun, and it's long enough to conceal a handgun.

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