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Judge Restricts New York Police Surveillance

In a rebuke of a surveillance practice greatly expanded by the New York Police Department after the Sept. 11 attacks, a federal judge ruled today that the police must stop the routine videotaping of people at public gatherings unless there was an indication that unlawful activity may occur.

Woman Fakes Attack, Scares Off Intruder

An 80-year-old Maine woman who was watching the Super Bowl alone faked a heart attack to scare off a man who had broken into her home and was pushing her toward the bedroom, police said.

Light and Tough

The first thing you need to know about First Choice Armor’s new Multi-Use Shield Technology (M.U.S.T.) is that it was designed by shield operators for shield operators.

TREXPO West to Hold Industry Receptions

New this year at the TREXPO West trade show and conference in Long Beach is a second "Networking Reception" open to conference attendees and speakers only. It takes place on Monday, March 17, 1700-1830hrs. This is a great chance to introduce yourself and network with your law enforcement colleagues.

CBS Axes 'Armed & Famous' After 4 Shows

CBS has tossed "Armed & Famous" into the cancellation cooler. The new reality television series, which followed five lesser-celebrities during their time as gun-carrying reserve officers of the Muncie Police Department, has been axed after four episodes.

Damascus Protective Gear First Responder Gloves

Damascus will be the first to bring d3o technology to the law enforcement and tactical markets in a new range of elite tactical and assault entry gloves. d3o is a material containing molecules that flow freely under normal conditions but lock together when hit to absorb impact energy.

Bianchi International Holster for Light-Mounted Weapons

Bianchi International

Bianchi International’s Model 90 Vision is a leather concealment holster designed specifically for those who carry a light mounted on their weapon. The Vision offers a semi-closed bottom design that covers the bezel of the light to protect the lens, yet is open at the muzzle end to allow debris to fall through.

Hatch XTAK Knee and Elbow Pads

Hatch, known for its gloves and protective gear, has a new line of knee and elbow protection called XTAK. Each pad features a lightweight X-shaped TPU (thermal plastic urethane) shell that flexes naturally with the knee and elbow, yet creates a forceful spring-back action that provides protection where it is needed.

Tijuana Police Rearm -- With Slingshots

It is David vs. Goliath on the streets of Tijuana, where some police officers who were stripped of their guns earlier this month are now armed with slingshots.

Mexico Border Barrier Work Starts

Construction began Wednesday on vehicle barriers that will be part of a mix of fencing along the Arizona-Mexico border to discourage illegal border crossings.

Seminar Trains Handlers to Aid Injured K-9s

K-9 Down is a specialized training program for working dog handlers and emergency professionals who respond to injured K-9s.

Teel Technologies Launches Website for Mobile Device Forensic Examiners

Norwalk, Conn.-based Teel Technologies is launching MobileForensicsCentral.com (MFC), a free Website created to assist law enforcement officers in digital forensics examine the cell phones and PDAs they are confronted with as evidence.

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