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From London: The World's Most Stupid Thief

"It was quite clear that he was checking himself out in the reflection of the CCTV camera. "The general consensus is that he is not the brightest spark. He was there for a long time and either didn't care or wasn't aware he was being filmed."

Bloody Los Angeles Weekend Claims 14 Lives

Violence on the streets of Los Angeles County took 14 lives this weekend, underscoring the struggles of local law enforcement in dealing with a rise in homicides this year.

ITT to Supply First Responders with Night Vision

ITT Corporation today announced that its night vision division has received an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide PVS-14 night vision kits to first responders through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP).

FBI: Violent Crime Down 1.4 Percent in 2007

Violent crime in the United States declined 1.4 percent in 2007 compared with 2006, ending a two-year run during which the statistic increased, according to a preliminary FBI report issued Monday.

Sheriff Arpaio Must Give Court Statement in K-9's Heat Death

After months of fighting to avoid being interviewed, Sheriff Joe Arpaio must give a deposition in the case of a Chandler officer whose police dog died last August while trapped in a hot patrol vehicle, a judge has ruled.

LAPD Officer Wounded, Suspect Killed in Boyle Heights Gun Battle

A Boyle Heights gun battle between Los Angeles police officers and a group of drug suspects Thursday left a narcotics detective wounded and a suspect dead. The detective, a 14-year veteran, suffered a non-life-threatening injury to one leg, but escaped a potentially deadly wound to his head when a bullet ricocheted off his helmet, authorities said.

Suspect In Tenn. Deputy's Fatal Shooting Dies

A man suspected of killing a Grundy County (Tenn.) sheriff's deputy and wounding another officer has died after authorities said he shot himself at the end of a daylong manhunt, a hospital supervisor said.

Streicher's Buys Arrington Police Distributors

Streicher’s Inc. , a leading public safety and police equipment distributor, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Arrington Police Distributors Inc., a well-known and respected law enforcement supply company serving the mid-Atlantic region. Streicher’s will wholly own Arrington.

Albuquerque PD's Strategic Outreach Teams

Tony, a chronically homeless man, lived in Albuquerque's Civic Plaza—also known as Concrete Park—and was well known by police and aid workers alike. Not because he was a problem citizen; Tony's behavior rarely generated any complaints. Instead, the Albuquerque (N.M.) Police Department often received calls from citizens who were worried about the friendly man's welfare.

What to Look for When Buying Night Vision

Most officer-involved shootings occur in low light conditions. Consequently, law enforcement officers need every advantage to help them recognize threats and offenders in low-light and even no-light conditions.

Summer Socks

5.11 Tactical has come out with a Summer Sock in a lighter, thinner, dressier model. Designed for hot weather, the black sock blends 5.11’s Shock Mitigation System and multiple zones of compression with summer-weight fibers for breathability.

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Unconventional Officer Commands San Francisco's Tenderloin Station

SFPD's Capt. Gary Jimenez isn't your typical cop. He can be unconventional, blunt and offbeat. He's come up with some comments that left the higher-ups wincing. He's also got some ideas - like his recent suggestion to start a Tenderloin safe injection center where drug addicts could shoot up under medical supervision - that have residents sputtering in opposition.

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