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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 29, 2014

Man Jailed for Facebook Threats Against Officers

Two social media posts inciting violence against local law enforcement and threatening to "exterminate" police officers following the slayings of two New York City officers last weekend landed a Midway, Pa., man in jail.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 24, 2014

Chicago Police Wife and Son Hand Out Thank You Gifts to Officers

She went on social media and promoted the project and word spread. She received product donations, including dog treats for police K-9s, and monetary contributions and was able to distribute the gifts last weekend. Some of the items that officers received in the gift packages included foot and hand warmers and gift cards for coffee.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 24, 2014

Suburban St. Louis Officer Shoots, Kills 18-Year-Old Suspect Near Ferguson

An 18-year-old suspect was shot and killed Tuesday night in the parking lot of a Berkeley, Mo., convenience store after reportedly pulling a handgun and pointing it at a police officer. The incident occurred only a few miles from Ferguson and sparked a violent protest.

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Articlesby Paul ScarlataDecember 21, 2014

Smith & Wesson M&P22 Compact Pistol

A few years ago S&W introduced its first rimfire M&P, the full-size M&P22. The new M&P22 Compact is just under an inch shorter, 1.6 ounces lighter, and the magazine holds two fewer rounds than the full sized M&P22 pistol. In addition, it is a hammer-, rather than striker-, fired pistol.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 19, 2014

Video: Bystander Urges Panhandling Suspect to Fight California Police

The incident occurred Monday afternoon, when officers were called to reports of an aggressive panhandler who was in front of a Louisiana Fried Chicken location and was threatening people who would not give him money, a Hawthorne Police Department news release stated.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 18, 2014

MSAB Releases Lightweight Tablet for Rapid Forensic Data Extraction in the Field

Tablet offers a touchscreen interface based on MSAB’s XRY extraction engine. It enables users to perform logical data extractions in minutes. The speed that Tablet offers users coupled with its mobility allows for more rapid triage of data and actionable intelligence while in the field on its large 11-inch display. It also allows for customizable workflow configurations that enable administrators to structure access for a wide array of users for organizations of any size.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 18, 2014

LAPD Plan for Body Cameras Complicated by Privacy and Policy Concerns

Another battle is brewing over whether police officers should be able to review the recordings before writing police reports about incidents. Bibring and others said officers should not have access to the recordings because it could allow them to alter their statements or align them with what the footage showed.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 16, 2014

Dozens of Murderers, Rapists Released by Detroit Warrant Backlog

Among the pending and as yet unsigned warrants are 21 for murder, including one going back to 2010. There are 105 for sexual assaults, 126 for child abuse and 25 from the Detroit Police Fatal Squad. In most cases, police were forced to release the suspects, since state and federal law says they can't be held beyond 72 hours without being arraigned.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 16, 2014

Nashville Officer Wounded, Robbery Suspect Killed in Apartment Shooting

A Metro Nashville police officer was shot and a 16-year-old suspect was killed in an incident in south Nashville Sunday night.

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Inside the Badge by A.J. GeorgeDecember 12, 2014

Aimpoint Micro T-2 Red-Dot Optic

With its Micro T-2, Aimpoint has taken a proven winner and made it even better by adding flip-up lens caps, increased protection for the windage and elevation turrets, and a new lens coating to enhance clarity.

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