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Articlesby A.J. GeorgeMarch 1, 2014

Police Product Test: ATI Raven Benelli M4 Package

Because of the shotgun's increasingly diverse role, the aftermarket accessory industry is just as diverse. Advanced Technology International (ATI) recently focused its attention on one of the arena's heavy hitters, the Benelli M4 semi-automatic shotgun.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2014

No Bags, No Strollers at April Boston Marathon

The list of prohibited items for runners also includes strollers, suitcases and rolling bags, weight vests or any type of vest with pockets, except for lightweight running vests, which will be allowed.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2014

Thousands Attend Funeral for 2 CHP Officers

Thousands of mourners, including Gov. Jerry Brown, attended a memorial service Monday for two California Highway Patrol officers who died in a car crash on Feb. 17 as they responded to a multi-car accident.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2014

Detroit to Spend $38 Million on Tecnnology

At the Detroit Police Department, the city would spend $38 million on tech improvements, including what it calls a “fully integrated public safety IT system” that would wrap in the city’s Fire Department and EMS.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2014

Gang Member Threatens Detroit Chief

During a news conference to address the matter, Craig said the threat will not deter the work that has been done to curtail crime in the city, which includes an average of 35 weekly raids on confirmed drug dens.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2014

Omaha, Kansas City Police Share Strategies to Target Gang Violence

Omaha’s efforts to curb gang violence are catching the attention of other police departments, including officers in Kansas City, Mo.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 18, 2014

L.A. Police Panel Revises Officer Shooting Reviews

With its vote, the commission made clear it can find that a shooting or other serious incident violated department policy if the officer's actions beforehand created a situation in which deadly force was necessary. Until now, the commission has generally focused on the narrow question of whether an officer faced a deadly threat at the moment he opened fire.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2014

Rules in Flux on Ohio Police Use of GPS Tracking

Ohio law is playing catch-up with the increasing police practice of secretly installing GPS devices on suspects’ vehicles to track their travels and potentially crack crimes.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 4, 2014

Ocean Systems Announces New DVR and Video Recovery Training

Law enforcement students in Ocean Systems' new three-day course will perform evidentiary video recovery from multiple different DVRs using various methods and techniques, to include exporting the native files, copying of the original recorded files, video capture, network connectivity, and acquisition and exporting.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2014

Firearms 2014

Each year the latest firearms, law enforcement gear, and shooting sports products make their debut at the Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show. This year's show is scheduled for the middle of this month at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. And from what the POLICE editorial staff is hearing from some of the top law enforcement product manufacturers, the guns making their debut (or U.S. debut) at SHOT 2014 will continue some of the trends that we have seen in the last five or so years. Since the expansion of concealed carry laws nationwide, some of the biggest sellers in the firearms market have been compact or even pocket-sized pistols. The word from major pistol makers is that this trend will continue and probably gain steam. The other major trend in the firearms market is the AR-variant rifle. These semi-automatic versions of military-style rifles called "modern sporting rifles" in the industry continue to be extremely popular as target and hunting rifles with gun enthusiasts and as patrol rifles for law enforcement. Both new and improved versions of ARs will be on display at this year's SHOT.

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