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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterFebruary 4, 2010

'Hot Rod' Mossberg Shotguns

The Mossberg 590A1 is an ideal platform for personalizing a pump-action shotgun, says Mike Shain of AIMPRO Tactical. Shain is one of several shops that offer action jobs, Magnaporting, accesorization and cleaning, polishing and refinishing of police scatterguns. Vang Comp and Wilson Combat are two others that offer shotgun modifications. For less than $250, Shain can reduce felt recoil and muzzle jump, giving operators a shot pattern of 4 inches or less from 50 yards. "What can we do to hot rod this gun," Shain asks, not needing an answer. "It's a great gun out of the box, but how can we squeeze every last drop of performance out of this gun."

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarFebruary 2, 2010

Criminal Gangs and the Perfect Storm

If you live in one of the cities that accepted Katrina refugees, you know what followed. While most Katrina survivors were appreciative of their host communities and generally law abiding, the criminal element, mostly gangs, soon returned to their thug lifestyles.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2010

Ruger Introduces Two Revolvers Chambered In .327 Federal Magnum

The .327 Federal Magnum offers near-.357 Magnum performance with less recoil, pushing a 100-grain American Eagle load at 1,525 feet per second out of the 4.20-inch barreled GP100, according to Ruger.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2010

Law Enforcement Software

Now that computers have become commonplace in law enforcement vehicles, the depth and breadth of software for the police market has ballooned. A wide variety of enterprise and standalone products are now available to help officers identify threats, manage case information, administer and schedule personnel, and perform just about any other public safety duty.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 22, 2009

Code 3 Ships New All-LED Visor Flip Light

Code 3 Inc. announces the all-LED Visor Flip Light is now available. Easy to install on the passenger visor, this light provides a powerful punch of emergency light when needed. It can be hidden from view until the visor is flipped down - perfect for undercover applications.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 17, 2009

Arrestee Claims Female Officer 'Humiliated' Her On Reality Show

A woman has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against two officers who required her to perform a field-sobriety test that was included in an episode of A&E's "Female Forces" police reality show, the Naperville Sun reports.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 14, 2009

5.11 and Wiley X Team Up for ANSI-Approved Protective Eyewear

5.11 Tactical has teamed up with Wiley X Eyewear to create a superior line of high-performance eyewear. Both new styles, the Climb and the Shear, have excellent fit, optical clarity, ballistic protection, and provide full UVA/UVB protection.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyDecember 10, 2009

Off-Duty Stealth Tips

Perform a fashion check before you leave the house: Do I look like a cop? If so, then go prepared. If you don't want to be bothered, tone down the wardrobe.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonNovember 16, 2009

Michigan State Police Release 2010 Vehicle Test Results

The Michigan State Police driving unit has released the results from the evaluation of the 2010 models of the most widely used patrol vehicles. The 2010 Dodge Charger is a top performer.

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ProductsNovember 12, 2009

Side Kick Boot Knife

Perfect for the hidden boot pocket in your 5.11 ATAC, XPRT, or Company Boots and engineered by award-winning knife designer Mike Vellekamp of Blade-Tech, the new fixed-blade Side Kick Boot Knife from 5.11 Tactical has an overall length of 5.5 inches, with a 3.5-inch combo-edge modified tanto blade.

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