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The New York Police Department has mobilized its 35,000 officers as emergency responders in preparation for the arrival of Superstorm Sandy by extending shifts, positioning motor and non-motor boats in various precincts, and dispatching special teams for rescue duty.
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Law enforcement agencies typically purchase K-9s from trainers or dealers who acquire them from Europe, where legacy blood lines have been long established. Breeds most commonly used for detection and apprehension include the Belgian Malonois, German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, and a variety of Labradors. Dogs can be single purpose (for apprehensions) or dual purpose for apprehensions and detection for narcotics, explosives, or cadavers. Read "K-9 Training Challenges" for more detail. Photos provided by Becki and John Johnston of AceK9.com.
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A sheriff's deputy is in serious condition Wednesday morning after an officer-involved shooting incident. A second officer was treated and released for minor injuries.
Read More →Three people including a veteran Lancaster (Ohio) Police officer died early Tuesday, after a possessive husband gunned down his ex-wife and the officer before turning the gun on himself.
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The police agency tested four models, including the BMW R1200-RTP, the Harley Davidson Road King (FLHP), the Harley Davidson Electra Glide (FLHTP), and the Victory Commander I.
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Prince George's County, Md., has agreed to pay $3.6 million to 10 students who claimed they were assaulted or wrongfully arrested during post-game rioting on the University of Maryland campus in 2010.
Read More →An intoxicated Florida man was arrested driving an overdue rental van, after he punched an officer, struck two vehicles, and defecated in his pants during the incident.
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Helgen Industries' DeSantis Gunhide unit has introduced two new holster fits for the Springfield Armory XDS .45-caliber, including the Cozy Partner and Thumb Break Mini Slide.
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An off-duty Prince George's County police officer was killed in a crash in his marked cruiser Thursday afternoon, the second time this year that a county officer has been fatally injured in a traffic accident.
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The Michigan State Police (MSP) has released preliminary results from its testing of 2013 model-year police vehicles. MSP’s tests included acceleration and speed, braking, and vehicle driving dynamics.
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