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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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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 10, 2010

Original S.W.A.T. Launches Motorcycle Website

The site is geared toward users interested in features that appeal to the law enforcement community. The launch also coincides with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, S.D.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 5, 2010

Federal Bill Would Bring $70 Million for Public Safety Communications Gear

Federal legislation introduced by a California congresswoman in late July would authorize $70 million in grants to provide first-responders devices capable of the highest-speed transmissions of data, voice, and video services over the Internet.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 4, 2010

Ohio Agency Adds New World Systems Software

New World is providing Westerville Public Safety Divisions with Aegis/MSP Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Law Enforcement Records Management, Mobile Computing and Field-based Reporting software developed in-house using proven Microsoft technology, industry-standard Windows Server and SQL Server.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 16, 2010

Gov. Paterson Signs Law Forcing NYPD to Erase "Stop and Frisk" Database

Gov. Paterson Friday signed into law the controversial stop and frisk legislation that forces the NYPD to delete the names of people questioned - but not arrested - from its electronic database.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 1, 2010

Chicago Mayor Daley Unveils New Gun Control Plan

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley unveiled a gun control ordinance today that would require gun owners to register their weapons with the city, get training and keep all but one firearm locked up.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJune 22, 2010

Federal LEO Association Conference

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) recently held its 2010 national conference in Henderson, Nev. FLEOA is a volunteer organization that provides legal assistance and representation for its members. Federal officers do not have union support like municipal, county, and state law enforcement officers, so FLEOA fills this need for its members and advocates for legislation important to them. In fact, FLEOA's unified voice led to the Special Agent Samuel Hicks Families of Fallen Heroes Act being signed into law on June 1, 2010 (P.L. 111-178). These photos show some of the highlights of the FLEOA conference.

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