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New Simplified Sperm Identification Technology Dramatically Speeds Assault Evidence Results

McCrone Microscopes & Accessories, the instrument sales division of The McCrone Group, announced today that it has jointly teamed with Independent Forensics DNA Testing & Technologies to offer the Sperm Hyliter Package, a new sperm identification and imaging system that permits dramatically faster, simpler, and more efficient sperm identification for crime laboratories.

Streamlight Launches C4 Power LED Versions of Stinger LED and Stinger DS Rechargeable Lights

Streamlight announced it has introduced enhanced versions of its popular Stinger LED and Stinger DS LED rechargeable flashlights, providing law enforcement professionals extraordinary brightness and durability with new power C4 LED technology.

Award-Winning Documentary to Screen at TREXPO East Next Week

The screening of “Drug Wars” will be followed by a question-and-answer session with director Fleming and PoliceMag.com Gangs columnist Richard Valdemar, retired from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

WatchGuard Video Introduces a New Mounting Kit for the Chevrolet Tahoe

WatchGuard Video announced today the new 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe mounting kit for the WatchGuard DV-1 digital in-car video system.

Off-Duty Chicago Cop Shot, Woman Killed in Apparent Robbery Attempt

When police arrived, they found Kathryn Romberg, 45, and Robert Soto, 49, an off-duty 23-year veteran of the Chicago police force, bleeding from gunshot wounds in what police call an attempted robbery. Romberg, who lived in an apartment only steps from where the vehicle was parked, was pronounced dead at the scene. Soto, a detective in the police bomb and arson division, remained in critical condition Wednesday night in Mt. Sinai Hospital.

New Orange County Sheriff Angered by "Lost" Special Deputy Badges

The Orange County Sheriff's Department promised today that any special reserve deputies caught using their badges and ID cards after reporting that the credentials had been lost or stolen will be arrested and charged with filing false police reports and being in possession of stolen property.

Gangs Going High-Tech, Florida Official Warns

Calling gangs a ''nationwide pandemic'' that have harnessed the Internet for recruiting and cybercrime, Miami-Dade's top gang prosecutor on Tuesday urged tougher enforcement and stepped-up prevention efforts.

Denver Police Investigate Cyanide, Dead Man Found in Hotel

Denver police confirmed today that a granular substance found inside an upscale Denver hotel room is sodium cyanide.

Katrina-Related Murder Charges Against Seven NOPD Officers Tossed Out by Judge

Murder and attempted murder charges against seven New Orleans police officers, accused of shooting unarmed civilians on the Danziger Bridge after Hurricane Katrina, were tossed out by Criminal District Court Judge Raymond Bigelow, who concluded that an Orleans Parish prosecutor tainted the secrecy of the grand jury process by showing a piece of testimony to another officer.

Judge Orders Detroit Mayor to Jail

Last month, Giles put new restrictions on Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's travel after Wayne County law enforcement officials accused him of assaulting them as they tried to serve a subpoena. The judge also revoked the mayor's personal recognizance bond and required him to post $7,500 cash to remain free.

Fullerton, Calif., PD to Wear Safariland External Armor Designed by Chief

Police in Fullerton, Calif., are the first in the nation to have an option to wear a new, customized body armor developed by the northern Orange County city's Chief Pat McKinley.

Two California Cops Arrested on Weapons Charges in Tijuana

Two Northern California police officers could face up to 20 years in a Mexican prison after being caught in Tijuana with firearms and about 6,000 rounds of ammunition, authorities said.

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