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Unarmed Des Moines Man Shot Dead by Police, Gun Grab Alleged

A Des Moines parole violator who was shot to death in a struggle with authorities outside a south-side apartment building was unarmed, police confirmed Wednesday. But a witness said an officer told him that Bradley Edward Behmer, 50, of 5013 N.E. 12th St., had tried to take another officer's gun when he was shot in the chest.

Pennsylvania Cop Gets 14 Years for E-mailing Child Porn Images

At sentencing in U.S. District Court in Camden, the former patrolman, John E. Schenberger Jr., 42, of Winslow Township, N.J., broke down in tears when he apologized to his family and the public.

Utah Detective Cleared in Shooting Death

The district attorney has cleared a Salt Lake County sheriff's detective in the March shooting death of a suspected drug runner.

Invest Personal Time and Money in Training

So your agency has a limited number of instructors and not enough dough to fund that private DT class you have your heart set on. Take matters into your own hands. Don't wait for others to train you.

Streamlight Urges Recycling of Rechargeable Batteries

Streamlight, a leading manufacturer of professional-grade flashlights, is observing Earth Day by reminding flashlight users everywhere to keep rechargeable batteries out of the solid waste system by recycling them through a program called Call2Recycle. The national program is directed by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC).

Feds Allege Georgia Firm Sold Faulty Flash-Bangs

A Georgia military contractor tricked law enforcement agencies into buying faulty stun grenades, ultimately leaving three FBI agents injured, federal prosecutors allege in a Monday indictment.

Out-of-Town Agencies Poach Recruits from NYPD with Promise of Higher Pay

Dozens of out-of-town police departments will be trying to lure recruits from a job fair at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice on Thursday by promising far higher starting salaries than the NYPD offers.

Police: Okla. Sheriff Ran Sex-Slave Operation From Jail

An Oklahoma sheriff resigned after an investigation reveals he was running a sex-slave operation from his jail, police said.

Oakland Police Brass Say Arrests Not Answer to Crime Wave

With Oakland citizens fearful and angry about crime, and some even fighting back against robbers and intruders, a top Oakland police official told city leaders Tuesday night that police alone can't solve the violence.

Florida Deputy Under Investigation Torches Home, Kills Self

A Palm Beach County, Fla., deputy who was facing a potential manslaughter charge next week torched his home and car before shooting himself in the head shortly before midnight Tuesday, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said.

Blackhawk Knoxx Shotgun Stock Reduces Up to 95% of Felt Recoil

The Blackhawk Knoxx SpecOps Stock is designed to fit any size operator with more than four inches of adjustment. Utilizing the patented dual Knoxx recoil compensating systems, the SpecOps Stock reduces perceived felt recoil up to 95 percent, including the recoil of the heaviest loads.

Blackhawk Introduces the New SERPA Duty Holster for the TASER X-26

Blackhawk announced this week that it is now selling a SERPA duty holster for the TASER X-26.

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