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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 19, 2011

IACP 2011: T3 Motion Unveils Non-Lethal Crowd Control Vehicle

T3 Motion, Inc.'s all-electric Non-Lethal Response Vehicle (NLRV) provides law enforcement a "humane and safe" response to riots and violent protests, according to the company.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 19, 2011

Smith & Wesson Provides Firearms To Texas Officers

Smith & Wesson will supply firearms from its Military & Police (M&P) series to two Texas law enforcement entities, including the Austin Police Department and the San Antonio Police Officers Association, under new contracts.

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Inside the Badge by Paul WittenOctober 19, 2011

App Review: Field Contact

Field Contact for Apple devices makes it simple to enter all pertinent ID information directly to your iPhone, including names, addresses, vehicle information, aliases, or location of incident.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 18, 2011

Cartels Exploit Children, Say Gang Experts

Mexican drug cartels are using children as young as 11 in their smuggling operations in Texas, Reuters is reporting. Six of the cartels, including the violent Zetas, are paying children $50 to move a vehicle from one area to another area, as well as using them as lookouts or for other tasks.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienOctober 17, 2011

Fighting for Survival In Harsh Economic Times

The lingering bad economy continued to cause havoc on American law enforcement. Many law enforcement agencies have been forced to downsize dramatically, including laying off officers in unprecedented numbers. So-called "non-essential" services are being eliminated.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyOctober 17, 2011

FTOs: Guardians at the Gates

The Field Training Officer (FTO) stands as the guardian at the gates leading to Copland. The FTO is the link from the academy to the realities and harshness of real-life applications. They oversee how you apply all of the principles you've been taught and determine whether you're worthy of carrying on the burden of these to the next generation.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichOctober 17, 2011

Pensions: Defined Benefit vs. Defined Contribution

Public employees typically have access to a defined benefit pension, which may not include Social Security, or a defined contribution savings plan. Learn the difference between the two.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 14, 2011

C4i Performs Military Grade Testing on Dispatch System

C4i goes to great heights to test durability of its Radio Interface Unit (RIU), not only for military, but for an array of other fields as well-including public safety, government, transportation, and utilities, according to the company.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 13, 2011

Calif. Mass-Shooting Suspect Suffered from PTSD

Former tugboat crewman Scott Dekraai, 42, began suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a 2007 tugboat accident that crippled his leg. He has a history of mental illness, including bipolar disorder and mood swings.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2011

Brownells Establishes 'Center For Zombie Awareness' Web site

The newly formed Brownells Center for Zombie Awareness (CZA) Web site includes a three-phase defense plan, offering visitors ways to "educate," "equip," and "engage" the undead.

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