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Calif. Gang Officers Targeted by Booby Trap

"It was an improvised device capable of firing a regular bullet, and it was attached in such a way so that when the gate was opened, it activated and fired. Fortunately it narrowly missed," said Hemet Police Lt. Duane Wisehart. "The gun was affixed to a fence and hard to see. It could have definitely killed someone. This is domestic terrorism."

Math Teacher Stops School Shooter at Colorado Middle School

Two students were wounded and hospitalized. Jefferson County authorities identified the alleged gunman as Bruco Strong Eagle Eastwood, 32. He was held on two counts of attempted murder, said Jacki Kelley, spokeswoman for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

Tactical Officers Eligible For NTOA Scholarships

The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) and several sponsors are offering scholarships to the association's Tactical Operations Conference in Pittsburgh, Penn., from Sept. 19-24.

Gang Unit Confiscates Weapons

After noticing an upswing in gang activity in 2006, the Livermore (Calif.) Police Department's gang unit began more targeted efforts to keep the city's illegal gang activities under control. In this clip produced by the Contra Costa Times, officers confiscate a baseball bat painted with "XIII" for 13, which refers to the letter 'M' (13th in the alphabet) to pledge allegience to the Mexican Mafia.

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Shots Fired: Reno, Nevada 02/23/1984

Hastings walked to the Fireside Lounge on the corner of Fourth and Lake Streets, dialed up his favorite federal agent on a pay phone, and fessed up to having some 13 stolen antique knives and a stolen Beretta on his person. Oh, and he wanted to turn himself in.

Florida Corrections Officer Named Officer of the Month

On June 22, 2009, Officer Reeshemah Taylor, a seven-year law enforcement veteran, subdued an armed inmate in the Osceola County Corrections Department Medical Unit.

Crips and Bloods Documentary

This promo is for "GangBangin' Fo' Life, Vol. 1," a propagandistic documentary that shows members of the Crip and Blood street gangs in the Compton and Watts areas of Los Angeles. The clip shows active gang bangers involved in fights, crack cooking, drug deals and other activities.

Austin Police Respond to Crash Site

The crash of a small plane into a Northwest Austin building that housed federal offices was likely an intentional act of a person targeting the Internal Revenue Service, Austin's police chief has said.

Georgia State SWAT Arrests Cop Killer

Ronald Cook, 44, allegedly shot Vogt because he didn't want to be arrested again for driving drunk, AJC.com reports.

J.D. 'Buck' Savage: Motor School

J.D. Buck Savage in his final video. Buck and his partner "Patch" attend motor officer training and become the best duo on bikes since John & Ponch. The Officer survival trainer and POLICE Magazine contributor Dave Smith created the Buck Savage videos in the 1980s.

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Teen Tagger Accused of Killing Gang Interventionist Charged as Adult

Mark Anthony Villasenor, 16, is accused of fatally shooting 40-year-old Ronald Barron, who confronted Villasenor for tagging a wall in the Mid-City area.

Alabama Shooter's 1986 Release Did Not Sit Well With Officers

Officers who handled the fatal shooting of Seth Bishop, Amy's brother, suspected it wasn't accidental, Braintree Police Chief Paul Frazier said in a statement. Detailed records of the case have been missing since 1988.

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