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Napolitano Tells Congress that DHS Needs Help to Quell Border Violence

Border violence, which claimed more than 1,000 lives in January and about 6,000 in 2008, is already on the radar of Pentagon and CIA officials, who have told The Washington Times of their involvement in the current crisis in Mexico and say they are watching developments closely.

Streamlight Introduces C4 Strion LED Rechargeable Light

http://www.streamlight.com, a leading provider of high-performance lighting equipment for law enforcement professionals, has introduced an LED version of its popular compact Strion tactical rechargeable flashlight which provides extraordinary brightness with power C4 LED technology. Streamlight’s power LEDs provide two to three times the output of Super High Flux LEDs.

Hundreds Arrested in Cross-Country Campaign Against Drug Cartel

Federal authorities arrested more than 750 people across the country in what they describe as "the largest and hardest hitting" operation to ever target the "the very violent and dangerously powerful" drug cartel known as Sinaloa.

Shooters at Mardi Gras Parade Wound Six

Six people, including a baby, were injured this afternoon after a shooting spree broke out along the St. Charles Avenue parade route near Second Street, according to the New Orleans Police Department.

Cooper Notification Signs on to Sponsor the Campus Safety Conference 2009

Organizers of the Campus Safety Conference welcome Cooper Notification as a Bronze Sponsor to its event, which will take place at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, St. Petersburg, Fla., April 26-28, 2009.

Los Angeles Tears Down Avenues Gang Bastion

The two-bedroom stucco house at 3304 Drew St. in Glassell Park was once the center of one of the most menacing drug marketplaces in Los Angeles. From the house, Maria "Chata" Leon, an illegal immigrant, her family and associates controlled drug and gang activity on the street for years, police said.

Get the Low-down From the Real Gang Experts at TREXPO West

http://west.trexpo.com TREXPO West has set up a Gangs Panel that will give you access to real gang experts who have worked in the field for numerous years. Southern California-based gangs are responsible for a majority of the crime and violence in our inner cities. Get the low-down on what's really happening with these gangs and how to take them down.

Campus Safety Invites SROs, Campus Police to Participate in Columbine Anniversary Survey

To mark the 10-year anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, Campus Safety magazine announces it is now conducting a survey on the state of K-12 school and college security. All individuals who are involved in elementary school and higher education campus safety are encouraged to participate. The survey closes Feb. 5.

iEvac Fire Escape Hood

Elmridge Protection Products

The iEvac Fire Escape Hood has earned certification to the new American Standard ANSI/ISEA110. It protects against fire-related risks including toxic gases, harmful particulates, and life-threatening physical hazards. The iEvac contains a HEPA filter that removes more than 99.97 percent of sub-micron particles such as anthrax, smallpox, and radioactive particles.

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San Diego Area Agency May Eliminate K-9 Unit in Budget Cut

Some officers who have trained police dogs in the California city of Chula Vista are questioning the wisdom of a City Council vote on Jan. 13 to eliminate a police K-9 program to help balance the city's budget.

Arpaio's Plan to Transport Inmates on Light Rail Concerns Phoenix

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's new system for hauling prisoners on Metro light rail isn't being met with universal praise. Arpaio spun the plan as a cost-saving measure and calls it "con rail."

Knights Armament Publishes iPhone App for Precision Rifle Shooters

After digesting all the information, Bulletflight tells you where exactly on the sniper scope you should position your target in order to hit it.

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