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NYPD Cadet Tackles Man Carrying Rifle at St. Johns University

Benson, a criminal justice major at St. Johns University, saw a fellow student walk past him wearing a Fred Flintstone mask and carrying a rifle.

Man Wounded in Sean Bell Shooting Charged with Striking Girlfriend

One of the men who was inside the vehicle when New York City police officers shot and killed Sean Bell has been arrested on charges of assaulting his fiancée.

5.11 Inc. Ranks #211 on Inc. 500 list of America's Fastest Growing Companies

Inc. magazine recently announced its 25th annual Inc. 500 list of America's 500 fastest-growing private companies. Modesto, California-based 5.11 Inc. landed in 211th place in the publication's rankings.

S.C. Sheriff’s Wife Pursues Bank Robber

Through the drive-up teller’s window she noticed a man in a blue hooded sweatshirt—unusual wardrobe for a late summer day in Lowcountry South Carolina—standing next to the teller counter. Then she noticed the handkerchief over his mouth and the fact that he was gesturing at the tellers. She also saw a gun.

2007 C.O.P.S. Walk to Support the Families of America's Fallen LE Officers

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), a national non-profit headquartered in Camdenton, Mo., will hold its annual 25-mile fundraising C.O.P.S. Walk on October 19, 20, and 21, 2007.

Florida Jailers Find Gun in Inmate’s Shoe During Booking

Mejia was being booked on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and aggravated battery with a firearm. An additional charge of bringing contraband into a jail was filed against him for possession of the .22 in his shoe.

Henley-Putnam University Offers Online Degrees to Air Force, Air National Guard

Henley-Putnam University is now a provider to the Air Force Air University Associate-To-Baccalaureate Program (AU ABC). The Program offers advanced degree opportunities to every Air Force enlisted member, including the Air National Guard.

Secret Service Special Agent Named Officer of the Month by NLEOMF

For his actions to protect others at a busy shopping mall while off duty with his family, Special Agent Paul Buta of the United States Secret Service was named Officer of the Month for September 2007 by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).

Kimber JPX OC Pistol

One of the most unique pieces of law enforcement gear that I have seen in recent years is the Kimber JPX OC pistol. The JPX fires a blast of OC at 270 mph. This allows for precise placement of the irritant and very little if any blow back on the officer.

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Para-Ordnance Carry 9 LDA

The Canadian firm of Para-Ordnance has been a trailblazer when it comes to improving the classic 1911 pistol. One of the company's most radical concepts is the Light Double Action (LDA) trigger mechanism, which can be found on its new Carry 9 LDA.

Inside the NYPD Bomb Squad

POLICE Magazine is proud to offer you this excerpt from "Bomb Squad," a book that answers the age-old question: Why would any right-thinking cop want to come face to face with a bomb?

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Car Bombings

There is one weapon of mass destruction that we are certain the terrorists possess and have the know-how to use. They use it every day in Iraq. They've used it frequently in Afghanistan. This weapon is the vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), commonly known as the "car bomb."

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