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Videos•Staff Writer•April 11, 2011

Officer Pepper Sprays Squirrel

A Mesquite (Texas) Police officer is seen using pepper spray on a baby squirrel in front of a group of students.

Articles•David Griffith•March 15, 2011

Less-Lethal Launchers: Reaching Out and Punching Someone

Today, police have a wide variety of tools and munitions for exerting less-lethal force on individuals at greater and greater distances. Extended range less-lethal impact weapons have been refined to the point that they are both accurate and extremely effective when deployed correctly.

Articles•Melanie Basich•March 7, 2011

Bruise Not Break

Like all Brite-Strike products, the Flexaton BIL contains a strobing flashlight that can be used to distract and disorient a suspect. This is a safety feature that can provide an officer with enough time to get the upper hand in a confrontation.

Inside the Badge •David Griffith•March 4, 2011

TASERs Can Prevent Another Rodney King Incident

Back on March 3, 1991, when LAPD officer confronted the then very large and resistive Rodney King, one of the first tools they tried to use on him was a TASER. They shot him twice with it. To very little effect. And things went downhill and got out of control.

Inside the Badge •Paul Clinton•February 28, 2011

The Hazards of Flash-Bangs

The death of a veteran North Carolina SWAT officer from a flash-bag device is surprising. However, it should be pointed out that the devices pack a punch — heat exceeding 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit, a blast reaching 175 decibels and a flash of 1 million Candle-power.

News•Staff Writer•February 24, 2011

Police Commission Allows SF Chief To Consider TASERs

A year after rejecting a similar proposal, the San Francisco Police Commission approved a proposal from the new chief to consider using TASERs or another less-lethal weapon.

Products•February 18, 2011

Monadnock AutoLock Defender Baton Kit

Safariland's Monadnock AutoLock Defender Baton Kit contains both the knuckle guard-style baton and a specially designed holder in plain black leather, black basketweave leather, or ballistic weave nylon.

News•Staff Writer•February 17, 2011

ALS Technologies Recognized By Two Ammo Suppliers

ALS Technologies Inc., a manufacturer and provider of less-lethal products and services, as well as law enforcement and tactical equipment, has been recognized for its 2010 service and sales performance by Simunition and Hornady

News•Staff Writer•February 9, 2011

Michigan Deputy TASERs Belligerent Shoplifter

An Oakland County (Mich.) Sheriff's deputy used a TASER to subdue a 400-pound shoplifter who had punched a Meijer's store employee in the face, after the worker attempted to stop her from stealing a cart full of electronics.

Videos•Staff Writer•February 8, 2011

Toronto Cop Threatened To TASER Prisoners

A Toronto Police officer admitted he threatened to TASER two prisoners in the testicles to force the duo to help him catch a suspect.

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