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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 28, 2010

Bill Would Establish Federal Agency To Regulate Crime Labs

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) has announced that he will introduce legislation to reform the forensic science field in early 2011.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 16, 2010

LE Agencies Turning to Sex-Offender E-mail Alerts

The systems usually allow anyone to enter an address and get e-mails notifying them when a sex offender registers a home, work or school address near them.

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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 3, 2010

Deputy Walks In On Robbery In Progress

A suspect enters a San Dimas (Calif.) convenience market on Dec. 9, 2009 and purchases a few items so that the clerk opens the register drawer. He then removes a semi-auto pistol from his pocket. The clerk hits their silent alarm and a few moments later a LASD deputy walks in, but doesn't see the customer's left hand. The suspect, about 12 feet from the deputy, looks right into her eyes and instead of shooting her, slips his gun back into his pocket and casually walks out.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonNovember 16, 2010

NRA Explains Changes To Police Carry Law

In an exclusive interview with POLICE, the NRA's legislative counsel explains changes signed by President Obama in October. Most notably, the amendments expand the law's definition of active officers who can qualify, giving the right to more federal agents who will be able to carry as retired officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 8, 2010

Violent Connecticut Home Invader Gets Death

Jurors chose the death penalty for one of two men who broke into a Connecticut home three years ago of endocrinologist Dr. William Petit and raped and murdered Petit's wife and two daughters before torching the house

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 3, 2010

PlantCML Self-Registration Portal Provides Emergency Notification

PlantCML developed the SRP in response to a "growing need for public and private sector organizations to expand their notification reach during critical events, such as inclement weather, security breaches, and campus safety threats," according to the company.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienOctober 26, 2010

Urban Shield: Planning and Logistics

I refer to Urban Shield as a "gruelathon," and this year proved even tougher than 2009. Although there are a number of outstanding SWAT competitions throughout America, I can think of none more realistic, encompassing, massive and demanding than Urban Shield.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 27, 2010

10 States Export Half of Guns Used In Out-of-State Crimes, Mayors Say

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other mayors are mounting a campaign against states they say have "lax gun laws" and are attempting to push for additional gun-control legislation in those states.

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Inside the Badge by Lou SavelliAugust 31, 2010

Behavior and Group Dynamics In Gangs

Sociologists believe that a gang will take on the morals, or lack of morals, of the worst members and often exceed that lack of morals. This behavior often manifests itself in most or all of the gang's members, especially when they are together.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 20, 2010

Drug-Running SUV Crosses Mexico-Arizona Border, After Pursuit

ICE notified local law enforcement agencies and border agents that the white SUV was registered to a Rio Rico address, as the vehicle raced southbound on Interstate 19.

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