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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2011

Winchester Recalls Ranger .223 Rem Power-Point Lots

The corporate parent of Winchester announced a recall of six lots of Ranger .223 Remington 64-grain Power-Point rifle ammunition, because it "may contain incorrect propellant," according to a company statement.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2011

Detroit Police Bring Back Precincts

The move "enhances our community policing efforts, data-driven approach toward deployment, and maintains our trajectory toward consent-decree compliance by the end of this calendar year," according to a statement released by Police Chief Ralph Godbee.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonMarch 3, 2011

Kel-Tec Incorporates SHOT Feedback Into KSG

Kel-Tec is incorporating feedback from users into its KSG, 14-round shotgun, including adjusting the trigger reset, adding a pump-lock switch, including a rail-mounted hand stop and including indicator holes in the mag tube.

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Inside the Badge by Scott SmithMarch 2, 2011

Firearms Training Evolves at SIG Sauer's Academy

The SIG Sauer Academy is rapidly becoming a must-train location. The Epping, N.H., academy once offered only basic handgun shooting and armorer courses. Now, it offers competition shooting and advanced tactics for police and military units, including active-shooter response and executive protection.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2011

Paralyzed Oklahoma Officer Receives On-Duty Benefits

An off-duty Oklahoma City Police officer paralyzed when he tried to help escort rowdy patrons out of a bar will receive "on duty" benefits from the city, including having his medical bills paid and six months of one-the-job injury leave.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2011

Baltimore Cop Fired In YouTube Skateboarder Flap Wants Job Back

Salvatore Rivieri, a 19-year veteran, was fired in August amid public outcry over the incident. Officer Rivieri is seen pushing the 14-year-old and berating him. The officer had instructed the teens that they could not ride their skateboards in the area.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2011

Okla. 911 Director Arrested After DUI Joyride

Lincoln County (Okla.) Sheriff's deputies arrested the county's emergency manager and 911 director, who was involved in a drunken joyride with his son and two other men.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2011

Baltimore's Top Cop Uses Ruse In Kickback Arrests

Fifteen of the officers reported to the academy, and were stripped of their badges and arrested. An academy recruit witnessed the arrests that included Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld saying, "I'm here to reclaim our badge."

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2011

10 Laid-Off Oakland Officers Return to Duty

The officers are expected to return to the streets in a week or two, after undergoing some retraining, including firearms qualification and being updated on changes to department policies.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2011

California Bay Area Standoff Ends Without Incident

The standoff began, when officers responded to an alarm from a business at Mission and West Market streets. Responding officers heard gun shots and followed a man and woman to a home in the south San Francisco community.

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