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Patrol

Chinese National Started Fake Special Forces Unit to Defraud Immigrants

David Deng allegedly gave himself the title of "supreme commander" of the unauthorized military unit, which he named the U.S. Army/Military Special Forces Reserve unit ("MSFR").

April 13, 2011

Vehicles

Military Surplus Vehicles Aid the Fight

Law enforcement agencies with these special missions can apply and acquire vehicles deemed military surplus for next to nothing. The vehicles usually require work to make them duty ready. Yet, the Department of Defense's 1033 program, as it is known, offers agencies access to military-grade equipment.

April 6, 2011

Vehicle Ops

Military Surplus Vehicles for LE

The federal government's 1033 program allows law enforcement agencies to acquire special vehicles such as an amphibious LAV, Humvee, MRAP, patrol boat, helicopter or even a landing craft for specialized missions. The agencies acquire the vehicles via the federal Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO). Photos are courtesy of LESO.

April 6, 2011

Patrol

Three Men Cause Security Scare at California Military Base

The men pulled up to the base and claimed they were lost. Criminal investigators say the men, two from Iran, one from Afghanistan, tried to get on the base early Sunday morning.

March 30, 2011

Patrol

Arizona Man Shot by Officer Struggled with PTSD

Glendale Police Sgt. April Arredondo, a 14-year veteran of the department, fatally shot Jeremiah Wilson Pulaski, 24, on Saturday. Pulaski had opened fire, while Sgt. Arredondo was parked with a 52-year-old civilian volunteer riding along.

March 27, 2011

Special Units

DSM Dyneema Introduces Protective Clothing at UK Trade Show

At the exhibition, DSM Dyneema will feature examples from industry leading manufacturers, together with new innovations and concepts for personal protection that will demonstrate the fiber's unique high strength at low weight, according to the company.

March 21, 2011

Special Units

Video: Wisconsin Officer Killed by Army Vet

Fond du Lac Officer Craig Birkholz, 28, was shot in the upper torso above his ballistic vest as he approached the home at 24 S. Lincoln Ave. K-9 Officer Ryan Williams and his dog Grendel were also shot at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday.

March 20, 2011

Patrol

California Agency Detonates Grenade In Station's Lawn

The grenade was removed from the vehicle and rendered safe by the deputies. Due to the condition of the device, it was disposed of at the scene and not transported for destruction. The bomb squad buried the device in the station's lawn, and then detonated it.

February 17, 2011

Special Units

New Military Helmet Blocks Rifle Shots

The Army plans to begin using an improved combat helmet in the fall that greatly improves resistance to rifle ammunition, surpassing the capabilities of the Advanced Combat Helmet now in use.

February 10, 2011

Weapons

Robinson Armament's XCR-M 7.62x51 NATO Rifle

Robinson Armament offers a sneak preview of their XCR-M 7.62x51 NATO caliber rifle.

February 6, 2011

Vehicle Ops

Illinois Police Deploy Snowmobiles After Blizzard Hits

Two snowmobiles owned by the Round Lake Park (Ill.) Police Department were put into service Wednesday afternoon to assist with some 40 vehicles that had slid off roadways.

February 3, 2011

Special Units

SHOT Show 2011: Propper Brings First A-TACS Camo Gear

Propper will produce the A-TACS ACU, combat shirt and boonie this year, releasing the ACU in the spring to law enforcement and the U.S. military.

January 19, 2011