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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 17, 2009

Man Sentenced To 3 Years For Lasering Police Copter

Pointing lasers at aircraft is extremely dangerous, and the pilot who was targeted by Balltazar Valladares, 30, said the incidents happen often in the Sacramento area.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 17, 2009

Tampa Names Florida's First Female, Openly Lesbian Chief

The pioneering Jane Castor, 49, rose through the ranks of the department, where she has worked various assignments including patrol, narcotics, family violence and sex crimes, and criminal intelligence.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 15, 2009

Pro-gard Products Acquires AOI Electrical

Pro-gard Products, LLC, a leading manufacturer and supplier of law enforcement vehicle equipment, has completed its acquisition of AOI Electrical, Inc., the leading manufacturer and supplier of airbag control (on/off) switches. AOI Electrical will operate as a subsidiary of Pro-gard Products.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 15, 2009

Texas Police Widow Struggles as Execution of Husband's Killer Nears

Sheila Moore has managed pretty well in the dozen years since her husband, Garland, Texas, police Officer Michael "David" Moore, was shot to death trying to prevent a bank robbery.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 14, 2009

Highest-Ranking Woman in Seattle PD Retires

Assistant Chief Linda Pierce retired after 28 years. She oversaw the Special Operations Bureau, which includes operations and planning, the arson and bomb squad, the Harbor Patrol, and criminal intelligence section.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2009

New Wiley X Orion and Aries Gloves Constructed for Combat, Flight

Both the new Wiley X Orion glove and Wiley X Aries glove are constructed using a distinctive blend of materials for ultra-protective, highly durable, precision-touch gloves for tactical and combat operations.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienSeptember 10, 2009

Dog Days of Summer (Part 3): Less-Lethal vs. Vicious Dogs

Without formal training, police must rely on their preservation instinct and use whatever force is deemed necessary against attacking dogs. While lethal force is acceptable, it's a last resort. There's a less-lethal alternative that's proven effective, one I've personally employed countless times and highly recommend.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2009

Off-Duty NYPD Attacked with Tire Iron

A Queens cop had to have his face rebuilt by doctors after he was savagely beat down in a road-rage fight by three thugs, including one wielding a tire iron, relatives and friends said.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2009

Bates Introduces GX-8 Gore-Tex Insulated Side Zip Boot

Bates has extended its GX line with an 8-inch Gore-Tex insulated side zip boot. The boot is both waterproof and warmth with the combination of two performance fabrics: Thinsulate and Gore-Tex.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2009

TRU-SPEC Announces Limited Time $10 Discount on 24-7 Tactical Pants

TRU-SPEC is offering its on duty/off duty 24-7 tactical-style pants in all styles and in sizes up to 44 at just $29.95 retail during a special promotion that runs Sept. 15 through Nov. 15. The $29.95 special price is the lowest retail price at which TRU-SPEC 24-7 pants have ever been offered since they were introduced at the 2008 SHOT Show.

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