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Newsby Staff WriterApril 5, 2011

Missouri Deputy Resigns, After Shooting Chihuahua

Dep. Kelly Barks was responding to a domestic disturbance call in February, when she encountered three growling dogs, including the Chihuahua. Barks fired at the dog, left the home, and returned to fire two more shots at the dog.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 5, 2011

Three More Bodies Found at Long Island Beach

So far, eight women have been found in Suffolk County between Gilgo Beach and Oak Beach since last summer. At least four were Craigslist hookers. Police are still searching for escort Shannan Gilbert, who has been missing since December.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarApril 5, 2011

Mara Salvatrucha: A Transnational Gang

Autonomous cliques of the Mara Salvatrucha gang communicate internationally through the same social networks we use, including Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and other Web sites. Drug transactions can be coordinated through these social networks as can green light or hit lists, and even simultaneous prison riots or escape attempts from Central American prison systems.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 1, 2011

DHS Shelters Provide Relief To Tsunami Victims

DHS Technologies is the parent company of Reeves, which manufactures the Deployable Command and Control Equipment (DC2E) and Incident Command Post (ICP) portable shelters for use by law enforcement at critical incidents.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 1, 2011

Traffic Deaths Fall to 60-Year Low

Law enforcement agencies in states with the steepest declines attributed the improvement, in part, to increased enforcement of speeding, drunk driving and seat-belt violations. Other factors include improved vehicle manufacturing, dual-side airbags, frangible power poles that sheer off at the bottom, and improved paramedic response.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 1, 2011

Pryme Radio Introduces 2011 Products

Pryme Radio Products unveiled its newest technologies at the IWCE Las Vegas earlier this month that include two new additions to its PRYMEBLU line, a wireless push-to-talk (PTT) adapter and several solutions for high-noise environments.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 1, 2011

L-3 MPRI's Criminal Justice Advisors Support ID/IQ Contract

This multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract will help INL train, staff and implement civilian police and criminal justice assistance programs overseas. L-3 MPRI will be working with Navigator Development Group Inc., which is one of the primary contractors for this program.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienApril 1, 2011

Is Law Enforcement Entering a Deadly New Era?

The spike in duty deaths has occurred despite the many advancements in police training, equipment (particularly protective armor), and emergency medical trauma care. What does appear to be occurring is more and more criminals are showing an increasing willingness to engage police in armed confrontations.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 31, 2011

Off-Duty N.J. Cop Left Barber Chair To Confront Man With Gun

When the officer, who has not been named, confronted 21-year-old Jermaine Eason, he identified himself as an officer, showed his badge, and drew his weapon. The incident occurred at about 2:20 p.m. Wednesday.

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ProductsMarch 31, 2011

Bianchi Leather Concealment Holsters

Safariland's three new Bianchi leather holster models for concealed carry are constructed of rich, full-grain leather and feature sleek contour molding for a traditional friction fit. All three models are available in plain finish tan and black, and feature dual 1.5-inch belt loops.

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