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Newsby Staff WriterMay 7, 2013

Calif. High Court Upholds Local Pot Dispensary Bans

The California Supreme Court gave local governments the power Monday to zone medical marijuana dispensaries out of existence, a decision that upholds bans in about 200 cities but does little to solve Los Angeles' years-long struggle to regulate hundreds of storefront pot outlets.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 6, 2013

Manual Transmission Thwarts L.A. Car Thief

LAPD officers took a car thief into custody early Sunday, when the suspect struggled to operate the manual transmission on the stolen vehicle.

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Inside the Badge by Melanie BasichApril 29, 2013

Police Links: From Pranks to Attacks

April contained plenty of fools this year, it seems. As expected this time of year, at least one prank on the first of the month became much more serious than probably intended. Unfortunately, the biggest continuing story of the month was the Boston Marathon bombing. Thankfully, law enforcement was on top of it. Cops don't suffer fools gladly.

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Articlesby Mark ClarkApril 25, 2013

Fox's 'Cops' Marks 25 Years on the Beat

This granddaddy of all police reality shows debuted on what was then a struggling Fox TV network back in 1989. Now in its 25th season "Cops" is one of the most popular law enforcement shows with both the public and with actual law enforcement officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2013

Neighbor's Photos Show Shootout with Boston Bombers

A blogger and Watertown, Mass., resident has published photos and a first-hand account of the deadly gunfight between Boston Marathon bombing suspects and authorities on a residential street.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterApril 16, 2013

SIG Sauer's P224 SAS DAK Pistol

SIG Sauer's P224 SAS DAK pistol offers a compact package, reliable operation, and "revolver like" trigger system. Read Nick Jacobellis' full "Arsenal" review of the pistol. Photos courtesy of Alex Landeen.

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Articlesby David GriffithApril 16, 2013

The Tragedy of Training Accidents

When an officer is shot and killed in a training session, odds are some other officer pulled the trigger. The result is devastating for the officers of the agency involved and for the friends and families of both officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 15, 2013

La. Assistant Warden Killed In Rainy Wreck

An Opelousas (La.) Police assistant warden died when her vehicle left a rain-soaked roadway on her way to work a 12-hour shift early Sunday. Peggy Sylvester, 55, was attempting to pass a vehicle, when she lost control of her department SUV on Highway 31.

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ProductsApril 12, 2013

Modular Field Pack

The field pack is constructed of rugged tactical polyester. Four compartment configuration. Key features include a main compartment with dual mesh pockets and with large open top pocket with cinch straps, which are ideal for a hydration bladder.

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Articlesby Brittni RubinApril 10, 2013

The Next Generation Firing Range

Created using Meggitt Training Systems’ products and design assistance, the Suwanee (Ga.) PD training center is complete with a four-lane indoor shooting range, an academic classroom, and a training room that also serves as a virtual firearms trainer.

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