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Newsby Staff WriterMay 18, 2017

'Thin Blue Line' Act Passes House, Would Toughen Penalty on Cop Killers

The "Thin Blue Line Act," which would make the murder or attempted murder of a police officer, firefighter or other first responders an "aggravating" factor in death penalty determinations, has passed the House.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 16, 2017

Smith & Warren's Design for Texas Police Department's Badge Wins Innovation Award

Our department has over 250 sworn police officers, and we needed a badge that represented our community and dedication to public safety,” said Josh Bruegger, assistant chief of the Pasadena Police Department. “It was important for the badge to incorporate Pasadena’s rich history, and Smith & Warren met that challenge and delivered a design that exceeded our expectations.”

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 15, 2017

Man Gets Life for Shooting Baltimore Sergeant

A Baltimore judge on Monday sentenced Gregg Thomas to life plus 35 years behind bars — the maximum sentence allowed — for the 2014 shooting of Sgt. Keith Mcneill, concluding a years-long court battle that included four trials.

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ProductsMay 11, 2017

XSLATE D10 Android OS Upgrade

Xplore Technologies' flagship Android rugged tablet, the 10.1-inch XSLATE D10, is now available with the upgraded Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system.

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ProductsApril 27, 2017

LE5 Lite

Lightweight, rugged, and weatherproof, the LE5 LITE is WiFi enabled, allowing for livestream of videos and metadata at any time.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 25, 2017

AZ Agencies Struggle to Fill Officer Ranks

"We are facing trying times, we are depleted of resources," said Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone at a press conference held at the Phoenix branch of Northern Arizona University on Monday.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 19, 2017

Ohio Officer Admits Fabricating Shooting Story that Triggered Manhunt, Investigators Say

A Newcomerstown, OH, police officer who claimed he was shot by two armed suspects last week, prompting a search for the shooters, fabricated the story, the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office said in a news release on Tuesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 19, 2017

CA Man Tried to Blow Up ATM Machines to Get Cash, Police Say

Officers went there "regarding a loud noise and possible explosion," Green said. "When police officers arrived, they found a stand-alone automated teller machine located outside of the cashier's office with significant damage," Green said. "A closer inspection of the ATM suggested that some type of explosive was used in an attempt to steal money from the machine."

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 18, 2017

AZ Bill Toughening Penalty for Assaulting Off-Duty LEOs Signed Into Law

The measure, dubbed the "Blue Lives Matter Law," makes it an aggravating circumstance for someone to knowingly assault an off-duty law-enforcement officer out of malice because of the officer's employment.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 17, 2017

FoxFury Announces Lineup of Portable Forensic Blue Laser Systems for Lab and Field

FoxFury Lighting Solutions has announced its new lineup of portable forensic blue laser systems. Three different models are available (2W, 5W and 9W) for use with forensic evidence search and photography in the lab and field. These laser systems are designed to be cord-free, silent, and waterproof, and they come with a carrying case as well as laser goggles.

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