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Surprise, Shock, and Speed

Diversionary devices have had many names, not all of them popular. But that's mostly due to the public's misperception of what they are and how they are used.

Austin (Texas) PD's Crisis Negotiation Team

Texas' capital city of Austin was the site of the infamous Texas Tower sniper incident in 1966, widely credited with inspiring the creation of SWAT teams. Today it is home to a nationally recognized police crisis-negotiation team.

The Carjacking Drill

The carjacking drill is exactly as it sounds. You're sitting in your vehicle when you're forced to defend yourself from an attack. This attack could come from the driver's side or the passenger side, so we'll train for both.

MSA ORIONplus Detector

Mine Safety Appliances (MSA)

The ORIONplus Detector from MSA combines the features of the company’s established ORION Multigas Detector with a range of infrared (IR) and toxic sensor options. MSA’s innovative IR sensor delivers stable readings in environments with challenging temperature and humidity effects.

5.11 Tactical Utilii-T Undershirts

5.11 Tactical’s Utili-T undershirt is the first traditional-style tee in the company’s Undergear line. Utili-Ts are extra long to stay tucked and are tapered for a clean fit. Each is constructed of 4.5-ounce, ringspun, 100-percent cotton jersey enhanced by nano moisture-wicking technology.

Essential Gear Xtreme Tactical Flashlights

Essential Gear’s new line of Personal Defense Lights (PDLs) utilize a Luxeon 3-Watt LED, which produces up to 80 lumens of pure white light. The standard PDL model works on two Lithium 123A batteries, has a three-hour burn time, and measures 5.1x1 inches. The “Mini” PDL model works on one Lithium 123A battery, has a two-hour burn time, and measures 3.75x1 inches.

M.M.C. Narcotic Identification Tests

M.M.C. International

MMC is the manufacturer of MMC Narcotic Identification Tests. There are many advantages to using the MMC Tests to detect narcotics. Because they don’t use dangerous liquid reagents or acid neutralizers, the tests don’t pose environmental risks.

Last Week to Save on TREXPO West 2007

This is the last call for the Early Bird Registration for TREXPO West 2007 in Long Beach, Calif., March 19-22, 2007. It ends Friday, February 23.

Agencies Hold Conference on Child Exploitation

Parents and educators have been worried for several years now about sexual predators who cruise the Internet looking for children to lure into abuse. Wednesday federal law enforcement officials held their first conference in Oregon on child exploitation.

Mexico Police Encouraged to Book 'em

The police department is urging its officers to read books by Bertolt Brecht, Raymond Carver and others as part of a broad cultural education program aimed at cutting down on graft within the force.

Nominations Open for America’s Most Wanted All-Star Award

For the third year in a row, America's Most Wanted and Sprint Nextel are honoring extraordinary first responders with the All-Star Award.

Police Carry Out 'Controlled Explosion' After Bomb Scare at London Airport

A bomb squad carried out a "controlled explosion" and declared a suspicious car near the arrival lounge of London's Luton airport safe, after its departure terminal was evacuated earlier, a police spokesman said.

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