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TREXPO East 2007: Hitting the Books and Each Other

The conference portion of the 2007 TREXPO East offered a little bit of something for every attendee. Once primarily SWAT oriented, the TREXPO conference now includes classes of interest to tactical medics, SWAT operators, patrol officers, and gang officers.

TREXPO East 2007: History Lessons

What can today's cop learn from the misfortune of ancient Greek infantry? Plenty, according to Siddle.

Have We Forgotten the Lessons of 9/11?

Baaah! Baaah! That's the sound of me once again becoming a sheep. I thought I had shed my wool back around 7:30 a.m. PST on Sept. 11, 2001, when I watched a second airliner slam into the World Trade Center.

Shield Flashlight Mount

Known for its tactical light systems, TACM III now has a flashlight mounting systems for ballistic shields. The Shield Mount is designed to hold the TACM III one-inch diameter flashlight. The light is specifically designed to withstand the G-forces experienced with rough field handling.

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Tactical and General-Use Knives

BlackHawk Blades

BlackHawk Blades’ BHB40 and BHB41 knives are both built on a framework of 420J stainless steel liners and fiberglass-reinforced-nylon handle overlays. Both drop-point tanto blades are ground from 9Cr13CoMoV stainless steel and feature a slotted hole for one-handed opening.

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Tactical Vehicle Seat Cover

Tactical and Survival Specialties

Tactical and Survival Specialties Inc. (TSSI), provider of tactical and specialized operational equipment, has designed the Tactical Vehicle Kit. This kit provides access to critical equipment while in a mobile combat environment.

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Interceptor Boots

For tactical team professionals who demand an athletic footwear performance, the new Interceptor Series of boots from Thorogood delivers a complete foot support system to keep your feet secure, comfortable, and dry. The Interceptor Series features the Ultimate Shock Zone removable footbed.

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FBI Probes Track Tampering Incident on Chicago Commuter Line

The sabotage could have derailed the train and killed hundreds of passengers. Metra employees discovered the sabotage on Monday.

Latino “Immigrants” Sue Feds and Danbury, Conn. Over Arrests

Nine of the men were arrested during a sting operation that targeted day laborers in the city. The other man was detained after a traffic stop. He has been deported to Ecuador.

Danner Customers Can Win a Restored "Expert Overhaul" Vehicle

Boot manufacturer Danner launches its "Expert Overhaul" sweepstakes at participating retailers on October 1, 2007. The sweepstakes kicks off as the final touches on the restoration of a 1974 International Scout vehicle are made, rebuilt to Danner's "Expert" standards.

Optibase Provides IPTV Encoding Solution for Fort Leavenworth's College

Optibase has supplied Fort Leavenworth's Command and General Staff College with an end-to-end IPTV system for its officers' leadership educational program.

LAPD Finds Weapons and Drugs at Day-Care Center

Lt. Paul Vernon reported that officers raided the Boyle Heights duplex and found 14 kilos of cocaine, 50 pounds of marijuana, a stash of guns, and $300,000 in cash.

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